South African podcast Podcast and Chill with MacG has come under fire following clips from the show in which hosts were seen laughing while discussing the murder of Elizabeth ‘Tsontso’ Moselakgomo. Also see: Podcast and Chill host hit with R1 million lawsuit Tsontso, a 38-year-old mother and runner, disappeared after leaving her home in Rhodesfield, […]
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South African media personality and music commentator Khanyi Mars has officially announced her departure from the Podcast and Chill Network. The announcement was made through an Instagram story posted on her account, where she confirmed that she is no longer part of the network or the Music Pulse platform. In her announcement, Khanyi wrote: “I […]
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South African musician Toya Delazy has sparked heated debate online after revealing she cannot afford to return to South Africa for a scheduled appearance on MacG’s Podcast and Chill. Also see: Toya Delazy’s London Street Performance Splits South Africans As reported by Briefly, the singer and songwriter told fans she doesn’t have the money to come back […]
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When podcast comments spill into a million-rand courtroom fight South African politics is no stranger to fiery accusations, but the latest clash between Julius Malema and Kenny Kunene has moved far beyond rhetoric and into the legal system. In April 2026, the Economic Freedom Fighters leader confirmed he is pursuing a R1 million defamation lawsuit […]
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Big Brother Mzansi: Bazozwa season six runner-up and self-proclaimed Queen of Bazozwa, Thandeka Tshabalala’s interview on a podcast with MacG and Sol Phenduka led to a heated debate among internet users. Also see: ‘I am the Bazozwa Queen’ – Thandeka reflects on Big Brother Mzansi experience This is after Ghost lady caught blows from Thandeka, […]
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In South Africa’s entertainment world, silence rarely stays quiet for long. One raised eyebrow, one awkward clip, and suddenly, timelines are ablaze. That is exactly what happened when social media users began speculating about apparent tension between Sol Phenduka and Nota Baloyi. For days, fans dissected snippets and comments, trying to read between the lines. […]
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MacG Set to Take Gender Sensitisation Training Amid Legal Battle with Minnie Dlamini Popular podcaster MacGyver “MacG” Mukwevho has signalled his willingness to undergo gender sensitisation training after controversial remarks about TV personality Minnie Dlamini sparked public outrage and a legal complaint. The complaint, filed by Dlamini at the Johannesburg Equality Court, stems from comments […]
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When Banter Becomes Bullying There’s a video clip doing the rounds right now, one that’s got South Africans reeling. It shows musician Ngizwe Mchunu on the show Podcast and Chill making remarks about Sol Phenduka’s weight, using the phrase “sdudla mafehlefehle.” A phrase some have taken as a direct act of body shaming. The backlash […]
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After multiple apologies, South African influencers finally came forward to share their side of the story, following the backlash they received online on advertising the Alabuga Russia program, that has been alleged to be linked to human trafficking. Podcaster MacG hosted Sima ‘Seemah’ Mangolwane, Zille and Munaka Muthambi on his Podcast and Chill alongside Siya […]
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After the gruesome murder of Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates goalkeeper, Senzo Meyiwa, Mzansi is still trying to put the pieces of the puzzle together in hopes to figure out who the culprit is. Senzo passed away in 2014, and his murder trial is still underway. The soccer star, who was 27 at the time, […]
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After sending the whole of social media into a frenzy, controversial figure Mac G has issued a public apology to the women in South Africa, whom he offended with his comments on Minnie Dlamini. He has also invited Minnie to Podcast and Chill to reconcile. Following his unprovoked and unwarranted comments, and speculating about the […]
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Cassper Nyovest has sent the internet into a frenzy after a clip of him standing on business during his first public encounter with Sol Phenduka since the infamous Podcast and Chill episode has quickly gone viral. Since its release earlier this year, Cassper’s hit single Kusho Bani has been a great source of conflict in […]
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