Online Reporter
Durban-born DJ and influencer Sithelo Shozi has officially confirmed what fans suspected all weekend: she’s engaged.
After days of swirling engagement rumours, luxury travel snapshots and speculation across Instagram and X, the media personality finally set the record straight on Wednesday morning with a cheeky caption that sent social media into overdrive: “ . . . And suddenly I am left-handed.”
That single line, paired with a dazzling shot of an oval-cut solitaire diamond engagement ring, confirmed what followers had been dissecting frame by frame: the South African DJ engagement news everyone was waiting for is real.
A Lake Como proposal that looked like a movie scene
The now-viral moment unfolded against the cinematic backdrop of Lake Como, where Shozi celebrated her 32nd birthday on April 17 in signature luxury style.
Dressed in a chic blue-and-white mini dress, Shozi appeared ethereal aboard a water taxi, sunlight bouncing off the water, her partner seated beside her, and the ring catching light so brilliantly it was impossible to miss.
The image, widely circulated across fan pages, looked less like a casual holiday snap and more like a still from a luxury campaign.
What stood out immediately was the ring itself: an oval-cut solitaire diamond, believed to be over one carat, set on a clean, timeless band. The oval cut, a favourite among modern brides, is known for elongating the finger and offering the illusion of greater size.
An elegant choice that aligns with Shozi’s polished yet contemporary aesthetic.
Within minutes of the post going live, congratulatory messages poured in from friends, influencers, and celebrities, amplifying the moment into one of the most talked-about South African celebrity engagement stories this week.
“Congratulations, beautiful; make the most stunning bride!” wrote media personality Kay Yarms. “Oh, Mama!” commented fellow broadcaster Luthando ‘LootLove’ Shosha. “Congratulations, love,” added stylist and influencer Lungile Thabethe.
The tone across social media was unmistakably celebratory, emotional, and deeply invested.
Who is the man behind the ring?
While Shozi did not explicitly tag her fiancé in the announcement post, multiple reports and recent social media sightings point to Zimbabwean businessman Kudzaishe James Magura as her long-time partner. Their relationship history stretches back years. The pair were first romantically linked in 2018, before Shozi’s widely publicised relationship with Andile Mpisane. Sources close to the couple suggest they rekindled their romance in 2024, quietly rebuilding their relationship away from the spotlight.
Magura, often referred to as Jamescai, has been widely associated with Shozi’s recent luxury travels and lifestyle moments, including the lavish birthday escape that sparked engagement speculation.
A birthday tradition rooted in luxury
Shozi has built a reputation for celebrating life milestones in iconic global destinations, an aspirational ritual that fans now eagerly anticipate each year.
Her recent birthday locations include the following:
2026: Italy, including Lake Como and Rome.
2024: Paris with memorable moments captured at the Louvre Museum.
2023: Bali alongside her sister.
This year’s Italian escape, however, now carries far greater emotional weight: it marks the chapter where celebration turned into commitment.
The DJ, musician, entrepreneur, and mother of three has spent years building a multifaceted career across entertainment, business, and advocacy.
Born April 17, 1994, Shozi rose to fame through music and digital influence, gaining widespread recognition for her track “Forever” featuring Skyewanda. Her presence expanded into television when she joined The Masked Singer South Africa as a panellist in 2023.
She has also collaborated with brands like Savanna Cider, appeared on “Ready Steady Cook SA”, launched her luxury apparel label Baby M., and partnered with Women For Change to raise awareness about gender-based violence. — IOL
Mathew Masinge