Ukhozi FM Presenter Siya Mhlongo Arrested After Stabbing Ex-Boyfriend in Jealous Rage
In a rather shocking development, Ukhozi FM presenter Siya Mhlongo has been arrested for assaulting his ex-boyfriend.
Police Confirm Arrest
The arrest was confirmed by KwaZulu-Natal police spokesman Colonel Robert Netshiunda.
“Police in Durban Central have arrested a 40-year-old man for assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm following an incident in which a 29-year-old man was allegedly assaulted and stabbed by a suspect known to him on August 31, 2024,” Netshiunda stated.
According to the police report seen by The DailySun, the victim was taken to the hospital after sustaining injuries to the face.
“The victim sustained injuries to the face and was taken to hospital for medical attention. The suspect is expected to appear today in the Durban Magistrates Court.”
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Details of the Incident
The alleged assault occurred in Durban on the night of August 31, when the two men were reportedly returning from an entertainment venue in Morningside.
The victim claimed that Mhlongo, who had been in a romantic relationship with him from 2020 to 2021 and recently rekindled their relationship, became jealous after an interaction with friends.
“After one of our friends blew kisses at me, I didn’t realize Siya was angry about it. We went to his car, where a heated argument about the blowing of kisses ensued. He was angry, accusing me of cheating on him with one of our friends. He said friends would not say goodbye by blowing kisses if we weren’t dating each other,” the victim revealed.
Allegations of Violence
The victim alleged that the situation escalated when Mhlongo forced him to call the friend to confirm they were not dating.
When he refused, Siya reportedly started attacking him with a bottle.
“I refused, and he started to attack me with an alcohol bottle on my face. Then, he punched me until a VW Polo passing by stopped, and the occupants intervened. After that, I stepped out of the car and took a video as evidence when he was asking to take me to the hospital. I refused as I felt unsafe,” he recounted.