Mzansi Reacts to Helen Zille’s “Fight” With Anele Mdoda on Air: “It Was Heated for Sure”

• South African radio broadcaster Anele Mdoda and politician Helen Zille were involved in a "heated fight" with each other on air
• The DA's Federal Council Chairperson was interviewed by Mdoda and her team on the radio, which turned into a fight
• Many netizens had mixed emotions regarding the argument between Zille and Mdoda live on the radio

Bathong, what was meant to be an insightful interview on radio turned out to be a messy "fight" between the popular broadcaster Anele Mdoda and politician Helen Zille.

What a way to start a week, huh! On Monday, 22 September 2025, radio 947 announced on their social media page that the DA's federal council chairperson will be interviewed by Helen Zille and her team on their breakfast show, regarding the politician being unveiled as the DA's mayoral candidate for Johannesburg in the 2026 elections.

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However, this interview took a heated turn when the two women were at each other's throats, exchanging words which left many social media users with mixed emotions.

"Joburg, @HelenZille is LIVE in the studio with #AneleAndTheClubOn947, talking her 2026 mayoral run and bold plans to fix our city! Do you have questions for her? Send a voice note to 084 00 00 947 and TUNE IN NOW to catch this heated convo," they wrote.

See the post below:

Netizens react to Anele Mdoda and Helen Zille's fight

Shortly after it went viral on social media that Mdoda, who recently got married, and Zille were at each other's throats, many people couldn't help but flood the comment section with their reactions. Here's what they had to say below:

MbuziManyike said:

"I was gobsmacked by the left turn it took; however, I really feel Anele stood up for black people in any and every way possible. shout out to her, shem."

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@Benmatt305 wrote:

"Proper Journalism. Koko thought it was going to be a red carpet, but real questions were asked, and Helen folded under pressure...We need more time. We will be called refugees daily!"

@tawandamatemba commented:

"I strongly condemn the disrespectful and racially insensitive remarks made by the radio presenter. Such behaviour is unacceptable, unprofessional and contrary to the values of respect, fairness and inclusivity that should guide public broadcasting. @DavidColtart."

@hlengz_hms mentioned:

"Agree. @helenzille is a great mayoral candidate for JHB. Change is a good idea. But in order to get there, there are some deep questions that must be asked, both positive & negative, to help the residents to also decide if they are happy or not happy to put their trust in Helen."

@TeeKay_Ngcongo replied:

"It was heated for sure."

Anele Mdoda stuns in black dress

In a previous report from Briefly News, Anele Mdoda had social media peeps buzzing after she debuted her stunning hourglass figure in a viral photo.

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The radio personality flaunted her gorgeous curves in a showstopper of a dress, and had fans gagging. Mzansi raved over Anele and her stunning black dress, and admired her sense of style.

Source: Briefly News