DJ Cleo, real name Tlou Cleopas Monyepao, appears to have found an unexpected celebrity lookalike in hitmaker Dlala Thukzin while following proceedings at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.
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The South African DJ and producer took to social media after spotting a man at the commission who he felt bore a striking resemblance to the fellow musician.
‘Is that Dlala Thukzin?’
DJ Cleo shared the moment with his followers, drawing attention to the man’s resemblance to the iPlan hitmaker.
The unexpected sighting quickly turned a serious commission setting into a light-hearted moment, with the comparison likely to get fans doing a double take themselves.
Dlala Thukzin, whose real name is Thuthuka Wandile Zindlovu, is a Durban-born DJ and producer known for his work across gqom, amapiano, Afro-tech and 3-step.
DJ Cleo spotting Dlala Thukzin at the Madlanga Commission 😭🤣🤣 The crossover nobody expected! pic.twitter.com/FcWlKTP8Rd
— THE AUDIO LAB (@TheAudioLabSA) September 29, 2026
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From music to the commission
The Madlanga Commission has been examining allegations relating to criminality and corruption within South Africa’s criminal justice system, attracting significant public and media attention.
DJ Cleo is no stranger to the South African music scene and has previously been involved in moments that connect music and popular culture. He has also appeared on entertainment television, including Deal or No Deal Celebrity.
While the commission proceedings remain focused on serious testimony and allegations, DJ Cleo’s observation provided a lighter moment for those following the day’s developments.
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