Sizwe Dhlomo Confirms DJ Sbu Is Mzekezeke, Mzansi Reacts: “Who Still Asks This Question?”

• Sizwe Dhlomo responded to a question on the identity of the legendary masked Kwaito musician Mzekezeke
• Dhlomo's one-word response left netizens with more questions than answers, with others suggesting Sizwe might be Mzekezeke
• Over the years, several celebrities have unwittingly unmasked the identity of Mzekezeke

Popular broadcaster Sizwe Dhlomo sparked a flurry of reactions after unmasking the identity of Mzekezeke in a post on X.

For years, several South Africans have believed that DJ Sbu is the man behind the orange overall, bucket hat and mask. DJ Sbu has dismissed these suggestions and insisted that Mzekezeke is a real person and not a character he plays. Now, Sizwe Dhlomo has reignited the debate after being asked to confirm the identity of the person behind Mzekezeke.

Sizwe Dhlomo unmasks Mzekezeke's identity

It all started on Monday, 19 August 2025, when social media user @TebzawaMofokeng asked Sizwe Dhlomo to confirm if DJ Sbu is Mzekezeke, demanding a yes or no answer. The question read:

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“Dj Sbu ke Mzekezeke? Confirm with yes or no.”

Instead of a yes or no, Sizwe Dhlomo responded with a one-word saying:

“Obvious.”

Netizens react after Sizwe Dhlomo confirms Mzekezeke's identity

Sizwe Dhlomo’s response sent social media users into a frenzy. Several netizens felt Sizwe Dhlomo was dodging the question and requested that he clarify what he meant. Others joked that regardless of Sizwe Dhlomo’s response, DJ Sbu would still deny being Mzekezeke, as he had done for years. A few netizens even suggested that Sizwe Dhlomo is the real Mzekezeke and is throwing people off the scent by suggesting that DJ Sbu is the masked Kwaito musician.

Here are some of the comments:

@TebzawaMofokeng said:

“Imagine if I were going to give you some sort of reward. You would have failed bhuti wami. Next time phendula kahle, because now ha ke tsebe, what do u mean ka OBVIOUS? But you still have a chance to give a correct answer.”

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@Nelson_de_3rd joked:

“Knowing Sbu, he will still deny it 🤣🤣🤣”

@tk_the_G teased:

“What if it's you, and you're just taking cover behind DJ Sbu👀”

@colicala402 asked:

“Who still asks this question? 🙄”

@bhambo_lunye3 asked:

“Yes or no, Sizwe? 😂”

@frans_hook said:

"Marketing genius 😂😂"

@pherro_ asked:

"Why are you jealous of DJ Sbu?"

@kool_kontent queried:

"He always denies. How sure are you, wena?"

Other celebrities who have revealed Mzekezeke's identity

In the past, several individuals have unwittingly revealed the identity of Mzekezeke. Briefly News reported that Backstage and Generations Carlo Radebe revealed the identity of Mzekezeke in a slip-up during a Podcast and Chill interview.

At the time, Radebe was expressing gratitude to the people who had donated after he asked for financial assistance.

Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane also unintentionally masked the identity of the legendary Mzekezeke in a post on X (Twitter). Mosimane was responding to comments celebrating him after he received an honorary doctorate for his contributions to football. Mosimane was also celebrating his 60th birthday at the time.

Source: Briefly News