DJ Zonzo SA Under Fire for Disrespect and Alleged Not paying Mavuso

Limpopo/Gauteng -based DJ and friend of Makhadzi, DJ Zonzo SA, is once again making headlines—this time for allegedly refusing to pay mavuso (a transactional or appreciation-based fee often associated with hospitality or intimacy in South African slang).

Screenshots of a WhatsApp conversation have surfaced online, showing Zonzo brushing off the issue. One message reads, “Next time don’t get drunk too much,” followed by a thumbs-up emoji—implying indifference toward the person seeking payment. The sender also references Zonzo’s name in a tone that suggests embarrassment or regret.

Adding fuel to the fire, DJ Zonzo posted on Facebook:

“Thili mbevha [rat emoji] ndosoko vhifha”

—a derogatory Venda phrase roughly translating to “I don’t eat rats, ugly women disgust me.” This post has been widely perceived as disrespectful, especially in light of the ongoing mavuso scandal.

The online backlash has been swift, with many calling Zonzo out for degrading women and dodging responsibility. His dismissive attitude has sparked conversations about respect, accountability, and the misuse of platforms by local celebrities.