‘Most Boring Episode of 2025’? South Africans Criticize MacG’s Tumelo Ramaphosa Interview

South Africans Slam MacG After Hosting Cyril Ramaphosa’s Son on ‘Podcast and Chill’

South African media personality MacG has come under fire after hosting Tumelo Ramaphosa, son of President Cyril Ramaphosa, on his popular show Podcast and Chill.

The episode, which aired on Thursday, 20 November 2025, sparked controversy as many viewers expressed disappointment over its content and pacing.

Tumelo Opens Up on Sensitive Topics

During the episode, Tumelo spoke about several sensitive matters, including his father Cyril Ramaphosa and the infamous Phala Phala scandal.
South Africans Slam MacG After Hosting Cyril Ramaphosa’s Son on ‘Podcast and Chill’ (Image Credit: YouTube)
While the intention was to offer insight into the young Ramaphosa’s perspective, critics argued that the conversation lacked depth and failed to engage viewers meaningfully.

Viewers Call Episode Boring

Fans and avid viewers of Podcast and Chill criticized Tumelo’s interview style, noting that he often “dribbled” hosts MacG, Ghosty, and Sol, avoiding direct answers and diverting questions. Many took to social media to express their frustration, with some labeling the episode as the most boring of 2025.

@sirgoatedza;

#podcastandchill

What a boring 😴 interview from Tumelo Ramaphosa. People don’t bother to watch

@DDT_PM;

MaCG, please respect our time hle. There was really no need to drag this podcast to over 2 hours.

@reth_able;

Didn’t finish the show, it was boring, the guy was avoiding to answer questions, the moment he refused to answer Lobola Negotiations question I stopped watching. Why come to the show if you know you’re not interested in answering questions.

@Sihle2025;

Should have cut it at 15 minutes amd thanked him for coming amd proceeded without him

@khuzumdumo;

Ur degrading the show by bringing useless people, people who won’t build us and talk things that matters unless they paid u guys a lot of money to bring him.

@ThisIsColbert:

This interview is a perfect example of talking a lot without saying anything—Tumelo Ramaphosa speaks extensively yet conveys almost nothing😭

He really came to Podcast and Chill with MacG just to talk about his Ankole business and dip? Right time, wrong platform. Try eNCA 😂