MacG and Malesela Teffo Hit With Letter of Demand Following Explosive ‘Podcast and Chill’ Episode

• MacG and Malesela Teffo are facing a possible lawsuit after former Gauteng Province police commissioner Elias Mawela sent a cease-and-desist notice
• This follows damning allegations made by Teffo against Mawela during an interview with MacG on Podcast and Chill that aired on Thursday, 17 July 2025
• Mawela isn't the only individual Teffo made damning allegations against, as he named the alleged owner of the gun used in the Senzo Meyiwa murder
• Briefly News spoke to financial expert Fulufhelani Mashapha about ways individuals can protect their money and reputation when facing defamation or legal troubles

Disgraced South African lawyer Malesela Teffo is in hot water after his statements on Podcast and Chill ruffled feathers. His controversial remarks have landed him in legal trouble, with a formal letter of demand now on the table.

Former advocate Malesela Teffo and MacG are facing a possible defamation lawsuit after an explosive Podcast and Chill episode. During the episode, which aired on Thursday, 17 July 2025, Teffo accused former Gauteng top cop Elias Mawela of being the province’s drug kingpin. Mawela didn’t take the allegations lightly and instantly lawyered up, sending a letter of demand to Teffo and MacG.

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Elias Mawela sends letter of demand to MacG and Teffo

Teffo, who previously represented four of the five accused in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, appeared on the Politically Incorrect Podcast days after his explosive Podcast and Chill interview.

Social media user @ThisIsColbert shared a clip of Malesela Teffo speaking during an episode of the Politically Incorrect Podcast, which premiered on Monday, 21 July 2025. In the clip, Teffo told the host Mashiane that Mawela had sent a letter of demand.

“Yesterday, I received a letter through my email. It’s a letter of demand from the lawyer of the former Provincial Commissioner of Gauteng, Lieutenant General Mawela, because I disclosed, I said his name in relation to the drug cartel. He’s a part of the drug cartel,” Teffo said.

While he didn’t reveal details of the letter of demand, Teffo said Mawela ordered him and MacG to withdraw their statements and for Teffo to stop mentioning his name on podcasts. Teffo claimed this was an attempt to silence and intimidate him.

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“On that basis, they want me and MacG’s podcast, 'Podcast and Chill', to withdraw. We must desist from defaming the name of his client, who is referring to the former provincial commissioner Mawela. Now that I see it as intimidation. They see that they are under siege, so he’s trying to intimidate,” Teffo explained.

Watch the video below:

Briefly News spoke to financial expert Fulufhelani Mashapha about how people can protect their finances and reputation when dealing with defamation or legal issues. She explained:

"In such cases, a tarnished image can be incredibly costly, often determining the trajectory of one’s career.

A damaged reputation can jeopardize brand partnerships, business ventures, and endorsement deals—sometimes ending them altogether."

Netizens react after MacG and Teffo receive letter of demand

In the comments section, netizens expressed mixed reactions. Some accused him of making reckless statements, while others supported him.

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Here are some of the reactions:

@binkekana argued:

“Teffo doesn’t learn. You can’t make wild accusations, and when people react, you say it’s intimidation. If you believe that what you told the people is true, then provide the evidence. Haaai man be responsible for once Mr Teffo.”

@lenyasalaafrica explained:

“A letter of demand is not intimidation, but holding him accountable. He’ll have to back up his accusations by providing some evidence for his allegations.”

@justmash01 urged:

“Expose them, Teffo, without fear; they are panicking because they know they are guilty as sin.”

@static_an predicted:

“They are going to milk him dry because he's an idiot. You don't just mention names without proof. That GoFundMe is all going to enrich these gangsters; they will sue him to hell.”

@Pushinhardy said:

“I don't see MacG deleting that interview, which is now at 1.1 million views already😗”

Teffo names alleged owner of Senzo Meyiwa murder weapon

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Elias Mawela isn't the only person Malesela Teffo made explosive allegations against.

Briefly News reported that Malesela Teffo shared the identity of the alleged owner of the gun that shot and killed Senzo Meyiwa.

According to the former advocate, Longwe Twala took an unlicensed gun owned by his father, Sello Chicco Twala. Later in the interview, Teffo claimed the .38 special revolver belonged to Chicco Twala's half-sibling, who is actively involved in the Senzo Meyiwa trial.

Proofreading by Kelly Lippke, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.

Source: Briefly News