Limpopo Boy Posts and Deletes Statement After Private Video Leak: Mzansi Disappointed

Limpopo Boy Posts and Deletes Statement After Private Video Leak: Mzansi Disappointed

  • Limpopo Boy released an official statement on 9 August 2026 after a private video of the dancer was leaked online without his consent
  • The leaked footage allegedly shows the South African dancer in a private moment with a woman who has a large social media presence
  • Limpopo Boy's team confirmed they are working with legal teams and hosting platforms to have the content removed
Limpopo Boy responded to a leaked tape.
Limpopo Boy has responded to a leaked tape. Image: Limpopo Boy-bujwa
Source: Facebook

South African dancer Limpopo Boy, real name Robert Matome Thuka, found himself at the centre of a social media storm on Sunday, 9 August 2026, after a private video of him was leaked and spread rapidly across various platforms.

His management, Limpopo Boy Crew Management, wasted no time issuing a formal statement addressing the situation. The statement described the video as stolen content that was distributed without authorisation, and confirmed the team is currently working with legal professionals and hosting platforms to have the material removed. The public was urged not to share or download the footage.

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The drama spilt further onto X when blogger @Lord_Ori_ reshared the Facebook statement.

Limpopo Boy's team released a statement.
Limpopo Boy's team has released a statement. Image: Limpopo Boy-Bujwa
Source: Facebook

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Married woman rumours swirl

Screenshots circulating online suggest the woman in the video recently got married, though this remains unconfirmed. The detail only added fuel to the already blazing conversation, with thousands of users weighing in on what they thought of the scandal.

Limpopo Boy's leaked video trends.
Limpopo Boy wants to take further action. Image: Limpopo Boy-Bujwa
Source: Instagram

Mzansi had plenty to say about the whole ordeal. Below are some of the reactions:

@destinyzee asked: "Why do people take videos like that? Y'all trust these phones too much; even AI can advance to distribution"

@Moshe_meso kept it blunt: "What was he thinking?"

@Riri359973505 wrote: "Why take a video, for the why, for the what, what have you done to yourself Limpopo boy😭🙆🏾‍♀️🙆🏾‍♀️🙆🏾‍♀️ #iliveradio"

@EkeTshepang joked about the woman's predicament: "She can still win the case with her husband... she must just say he's gay. Nothing happened. 😅"

@toomellowmaSh couldn't hide his amusement: "🤣🤣🤣 What was the purpose of taking this video, mara??"

@nkulikankuli had a more pointed take: "Dancing for another man while you're married is some nasty work, o le rata kudukudu lrete la Limpopo Boy."

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African DJ's leaked video

In a previous report from Briefly News, Kessben FM presenter DJ KA has issued a public apology after an alleged private video involving him began circulating online on Tuesday, 21 July 2026.

The Kumasi-based radio personality, real name Rexford Adu Ntim, claimed the video was recorded four years ago during a difficult period in his life.

Source: Briefly News

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Jessica Gcaba (Entertainment editor) Jessica Gcaba is an Entertainment Editor for Briefly News (joined in 2023). She is a Journalism graduate from the Durban University of Technology (2019). She has 7 years of experience as an Entertainment and Lifestyle Journalist, having worked at Africa New Media Group, writing for ZAlebs website. She passed a set of training from the Google News Initiative. To reach her, contact: jessica.gcaba@briefly.co.za

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