Thuli Phongolo Calls Out Rich Men Over Hygiene, SA Reacts: “She’s Definitely Talking About Phori”

• Thuli Phongolo complained about wealthy men who spend heavily on designer clothes but neglect their personal well-being and health
• She mentioned issues such as bad breath, big stomachs, neglected teeth, and poor fitness, among other issues
• Several netizens agreed with her, while others speculated she was taking indirect shots at DJ Maphorisa

South African actress and club DJ Thuli Phongolo, popularly known as Thuli P, has raised eyebrows with her rant targeting rich men who prioritise wearing designer clothes over their physical hygiene and health.

The actress, who exited Generations: The Legacy for the second time, is known for showing off her luxury items and soft life on social media. For a change, Thuli Phongolo took to her social media to vent about rich men, raising speculation that she was throwing subtle shade at her ex-boyfriend DJ Maphorisa.

Thuli P drags rich men over hygiene and health in fiery rant

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Taking to her Instagram stories on Wednesday, 27 August 2025, the club DJ who was previously linked to a Zimbabwean millionaire, shared plans that she wanted to start a page to give personal hygiene tips to rich men.

She said she finds it surprising that a man in the internet age would still lack a desire to look good.

“I want to start a business/page where I give step-to-step personal hygiene tips! Especially for men, I Just don't get it. Why would a person have so much access, information, social media, Google, family, friends etc and still lack personal hygiene or the desire to fix things that could contribute to your wellbeing and confidence,” she said.

Thuli P, a lover of luxury brands herself, gave an example where one would be wearing designer brands from head to toe but still have bad breath. She urged men to take their health seriously, to exercise and get ripped instead of having beer bellies. She wrote:

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“Imagine being dripped in designer head-to-toe but you suffer from halitosis. PLEASE MAN, FOR YOURSELF! ADOPT A PERSONAL HYGIENE ROUTINE. HAVE DOCTORS THAT CAN ADIVSE ACCORDINGLY FOR DIFFERENT HEALTH CONCERNS (research on the Internet if you don't have the means) - WORK ON YOUR MENTAL HEALTH AS WELL - GO TO GYM OR EXERCISE AT HOME. THE BIG BELLIES ARENT HEALTHY. It's not a look; it's a health concern - FIX YOUR TEETH - EAT WELL - READ BE NEAT .”

Thuli P ended her rant by advising men that money isn’t a substitute for personal hygiene or living a healthy lifestyle.

“Having money does not substitute thee above. GENTLEMEN PLEASE, most of you are slacking! The ladies sent me to tell you that we are suffering and you speak so close to our faces,” she said.

Social media user @sanelenkosiii took a screenshot of the Instagram story and reshared it on X. See the screenshot below:

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How netizens reacted after Thuli P slams rich men for bad hygiene

In the comment section under @sanelenkosiii’s post on X, several netizens speculated that Thuli P was taking subtle jabs at her ex-boyfriend DJ Maphorisa. Some pointed out the irony of her rant.

Here are some of the comments:

@LincolnLumbe declared:

“They are rich and women throw themselves at them regardless.”

@UKwaneleZN said:

“She mustn't beat around the bush. She must just say who it is! 😂”

@RSfannn laughed:

“So, money is no longer the primary concern anymore 😂”

@PhiwahKhumalo joked:

“She sounds so traumatised hle😫😂”

@AlphondP suggested:

“It's her target market; I think she must teach them direct. Actually, it's her duty, since she's benefiting from them.”

@MR_K_R_B said:

“The backlash that would follow if MacG said this.”

@Bhova213 asked:

“Gym? After getting a surgery to look like that lol hayi women.”

@impukaneP said:

“DJ Maphorisa catching strays😭😭😭”

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Thuli Phongolo’s “shortcut” to fitness gets questioned

Meanwhile, Thuli P hasn't been spared and has also been criticised over her looks.

Briefly News reported that Thuli Phongolo was called out after fans saw what she uses to stay in shape.

Social media users questioned the actress/ DJ's beauty and fitness regimen after an Instagram video posted by dickzenlong showed Thuli on a machine.

Source: Briefly News