DJ Sbu Apologises to Mduduzi Mabaso for Hurtful Comments Made Years Ago
- DJ Sbu issued a heartfelt apology to actor Mduduzi Mabaso during a taping of The Hustlers Corner podcast in
- Mabaso recalled the hurtful things DJ Sbu said about him around 2009, which he took personally but chose to use as motivation
- The on-camera moment sparked a divided reaction from Mzansi, with some praising the reconciliation and others questioning DJ Sbu's sincerity
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A candid moment between DJ Sbu and actor Mduduzi Mabaso has set Mzansi talking after a clip from a podcast taping went viral on X. During a sit-down on The Hustlers Corner in August 2026, DJ Sbu offered an on-camera apology to Mabaso for unkind remarks he made about the actor years ago, and the emotional exchange quickly caught fire online.
Seated at a studio table against a dark backdrop, with branded energy drink cans between them and motivational text overlays reading "Action Changes Things" and "Free Thought Mahala" on the screen behind them, the two men had a raw, reflective conversation. Mabaso recalled that around 2009, DJ Sbu made comments that cut deep, though he admitted he chose to channel the pain into something positive rather than let it derail him. Despite how personal it felt at the time, he said those words stayed in his mind and pushed him forward.
How DJ Sbu apologised to Mabaso
DJ Sbu acknowledged what was said and took responsibility, telling Mabaso he was glad the conversation was happening on camera so that other people, particularly parents, could witness it. The segment ended with a warm handshake between the two men, a moment that felt symbolic given the history behind their exchange.
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The clip was shared by @thisiscolbert on X and quickly divided opinion.
Mzansi responds to the moment
The reactions ranged from wholehearted support to deep scepticism about DJ Sbu's motives. Here is what people had to say:
@KhuluBokang: "Now this is bro code... 👌"
@ThamsanqaMapha2: "Ama Grotman ayenza so, love to see it."
@OkayMfana: "Sbuda gives fake tendencies"
@Sfiso07khuzwayo: "Dj Sbu is the fakest celebrity I know, if not the fakest in the world. We all loved him until his true colours started showing."
@Ndabezinhle101: "He's apologising because of the staying of Mabaso in the industry."
DJ Sbu debuts new look
In a previous report from Briefly News, veteran broadcaster DJ Sbu debuted a new look on 28 June 2026
DJ Sbu's new look attracted hundreds of comments across his social media profiles, with many praising him for getting rid of the hair and others saying they want it back.
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