Thuli P says she’s not dating Scott Kupa
Thuli Phongolo Shuts Down Dating Rumors With Businessman Scott Kupa
South African actress and DJ Thuli Phongolo has firmly denied speculation about a romantic relationship with Zimbabwean businessman Scott Kupa. The Generations: The Legacy star took to Instagram this week to address circulating rumors linking her to Kupa, who was previously featured in Al Jazeera’s Gold Mafia documentary series about gold smuggling in Southern Africa.
A Firm Denial
In a series of Instagram Stories, Phongolo dismissed the claims with clear exasperation:
“Let me indulge you for a sec. You guys need to stop trying to link me to people I wouldn’t even consider dating. I’m not dating Scott Kupa. The end.”
She later lightened the tone with a follow-up post, joking about her earlier frustration:
“All the captions I wrote about NOT dating Scott were weighing down the vibe so I just landed on M…”
Origins of the Speculation
Rumors began circulating last week after unverified reports suggested the pair were involved. Kupa, a controversial figure due to his alleged ties to gold smuggling networks, has not publicly commented on the speculation.
Fan Reactions
Followers praised Phongolo for directly addressing the gossip, with many commenting on her posts:
“Queen of shutting down nonsense 👏”
“The way she handles these rumors is iconic.”