DJ Sbu’s reputation is under fire after a man, claiming to be the son of the street vendor he publicly humiliated, posted a video accusing the radio personality of mistreating his father. The fallout from the incident, which saw Sbu mocking the vendor for failing to sell his MoFaya drink, has now escalated with the supposed son demanding accountability—and a return of the MoFaya.
The drama unfolded when DJ Sbu, whose real name is Sibusiso Leope, took to social media to share an encounter with a street vendor. Sbu criticized the man for not having MoFaya available for sale, making light of his situation in a video that quickly went viral. The backlash was swift, with many labeling Sbu’s actions as disrespectful and dehumanizing.
However, it seems the controversy is far from over. A man, who identifies as the vendor’s son, has now spoken out, sharing a powerful video calling the radio star to task. The man claims Sbu’s actions caused his father unnecessary distress, stating, “My father wakes up early in the morning to hustle at the taxi ranks, and you decided to make a joke out of him for not selling your drink.”
The video, shared by Twitter user Musa Khawula, shows the man confronting DJ Sbu and demanding that he take back the MoFaya he gave to the vendor as a supposed apology. “You had the nerve to apologise and give him a pack of MoFaya to sell; come fetch your MoFaya. We don’t want it, and our clients don’t either,” the man adds.
Watch the video below:
The emotional video has garnered mixed reactions online. Some users have rallied behind the alleged son, condemning Sbu for his insensitive behavior. Twitter user Ketso28 expressed support, calling the incident “dehumanizing, rude, and uncalled for.” Another commenter, Madidimale1, urged DJ Sbu to “go fetch your stuff, my brother, and apologise.” CreamQua also shared their disappointment, writing, “This was very painful to watch.”
However, not everyone is convinced the man is truly the vendor’s son. Some Twitter users have voiced skepticism, with nhlanhla_sh joking, “Haikhona, but this one looks older than the father,” while theboypostman questioned the sincerity of the video, saying, “I don’t trust any man crying in front of a camera. Can’t fool me. Sorry, that’s not your pops.”
Whether or not the man is the vendor’s actual son, his message has resonated with many, forcing DJ Sbu to confront the fallout of his actions. As this saga continues to unfold, it remains to be seen if the radio personality will make a more meaningful apology—or if he’ll weather the storm of public opinion.
