South African media queen Bonang Matheba celebrated her 37th birthday with a lavish dinner surrounded by family and close friends.
In a surprising move, she publicly introduced her boyfriend, David Phume, a renowned robotics expert, who gifted her a luxurious timepiece worth over R280,000.
Steamy Love Affair with David Phume
Reports from ZiMoja have previously highlighted Bonang and David’s passionate relationship, which began through a mutual friend in 2023.
Last October, the couple vacationed in Italy, and close friends say they are serious about each other.
They have met each other’s families, and David’s intention to marry Bonang is clear.
“He knows what he wants, and Bonang wouldn’t show him off if it wasn’t serious. Her mom knows him, and everyone is happy for them,” says a friend.
Bonang’s Past Relationships
Bonang’s romantic history includes high-profile relationships with Skwatta Kamp rapper Siyabonga ‘Slikour’ Metane, DJ Euphonik, Nigerian artist D’banj, and the late rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes.
After her tumultuous relationship with AKA, Bonang learned to separate her personal and professional life.
Now, in her new relationship with David, she looks genuinely happy and has introduced him to her family.
Who is David Phume?
David Phume, the nephew of former Mr. South Africa Paul Phume, is an entrepreneur with a flair for charisma and creativity.
Born in Johannesburg, David studied 3D animation and robotics, earning accolades from a San Francisco-based animation school and online courses in AI from Udacity.
He founded Penthouse Motion Pictures, an award-winning broadcast design and animation studio, in 2005.
David spent considerable time in Silicon Valley and launched Blockchain, a platform aimed at nurturing young African technologists and computer scientists to solve problems through technology.
Speaking to ZiMoja, Bonang confirmed her relationship with David, saying, “We’ve been together for over a year now. He’s my soulmate, my life supporter. I love him.”