South Africa’s media personality and rapper, Boity Thulo has confirmed that she was a victim of emotional and physically attack, allegedly by Bujy Bikwa.
Boity Thulo who said this in a social media post on Saturday 2nd October 2021, said she was an “unfortunate victim of a vicious physical assault” and that she has since opened a case against the “culprit”.
Taking to social media, Boity confirmed that the incident did in fact take place. She said:
“Dear all, It is with deep sadness to state that I was indeed an unfortunate victim of a vicious physical assault and that I have since opened a case against the culprit, which I am following with a keen interest.
I do not wish to comment on this matter any further (at this time),” wrote Boity on Instagram.
She went on to request some space as she attempts to heal from the experience both physically and emotionally.
“I respectfully request some space as I try (to) find a way to heal both physically and emotionally from this traumatic experience. I have all the faith in our criminal justice system and implore everyone to stand firmly against GBV. Sincerely Boity Thulo,” she added.
According to media reports, Boity Thulo was allegedly attacked by a former Metro FM deejay Bujy Bikwa, after he allegedly threw a bottle of alcohol at her which cut her face during an argument at a hotel on Thursday evening.
Thulo allegedly sustained serious injuries and had to be taken to hospital in an ambulance for treatment.
Eyewitnesses said an altercation ensued between the Ba kae hitmaker and the former television presenter.
The eyewitness said:
They were drinking and talking about sangomas and ancestors before an argument started. I am not sure who started it but they were screaming at each other and swearing before they started fighting.
The incident happened at the Courtyard Hotel opposite the Mall of Africa in Midrand.
Another eyewitness said: “Bujy really beat that girl up badly … Boity was wearing a white shirt and her shirt was red with blood stains. Her face was also bad.”
Bikwa was arrested shortly afterwards and spent the night in the police cells.