Sfiso Ndlovu Claims Ngizwe Mchunu and Phakelumthakathi Were Paid Over R4 Million by Ramaphosa
- Sfiso Ndlovu made explosive claims on the Music Pulse Podcast about what allegedly happened when Ngizwe Mchunu and Phakelumthakathi met President Cyril Ramaphosa
- Sfiso alleged the two anti-illegal immigration leaders were paid over R4 million and signed NDAs, with one reportedly pocketing R500k more than the other
- Mzansi was divided over the claims, with many pointing out that Sfiso appeared visibly drunk throughout the interview
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A viral podcast clip is setting Mzansi's timelines alight after Sfiso Ndlovu made sweeping allegations about anti-illegal immigration march leaders Ngizwe Mchunu and Nkosikhona "Phakelumthakathi" Ndabandaba allegedly receiving millions ahead of the national shutdown. The clip, which premiered on the Music Pulse Podcast on Tuesday, 19 August 2026, has split opinion sharply between those treating it as credible intelligence and those dismissing it as drunken rambling.
What Sfiso said about Ngizwe Mchunu and Phakelumthakathi
According to Sfiso, the reason Ngizwe and Phakela no longer see eye to eye is money. He alleged that when the two men met President Cyril Ramaphosa before the 30 June 2026 national shutdown, which saw demonstrators across South Africa calling for undocumented foreigners to be repatriated, a payment of "four-something million" rand was made. He further claimed that one of the men walked away with R500,000 more than the other, allegedly sparking the rift between them.
Sfiso said he heard these details from a "very rich" politician who was supposedly in the room during the meeting. He also alleged that both men signed NDAs as part of the arrangement. When pushed on the details, Sfiso repeatedly qualified his statements with the word "allegedly," which became a talking point in its own right among viewers.
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On activist Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, who led the March and March movement, Sfiso took a noticeably different tone. Music Pulse co-host Nota Baloyi, known for his controversial takes, supported him and said Jacinta was never paid because she was "incorruptible," adding that President Ramaphosa deliberately excluded her from the meeting because he feared her resolve.
Watch the podcast clip that ignited the debate below:
Mzansi reacts to Sfiso's claims against Ngizwe Mchunu
The clip divided South Africans sharply, with many questioning both the credibility of the source and the state Sfiso appeared to be in during the interview.
@ChrisExcel102 wrote:
"My brother Sfiso is flat drunk!!! ššš"
@mrehh_t agreed, saying:
"Ey manje ngoba he is pap drunk š„“ā¦ how do we know it's true?"
@BuhleMvusi was equally sceptical:
"I stopped listening when he repeatedly said allegedly."
@ZozoweIT offered a counterpoint:
"There is nothing more honest than a drunk person, they say."
@KatlehojamesKj took a more measured stance:
"How will this derail the struggle of patriots? Already the seed has been planted. Should this be true, only bank statements will vindicate him."
@kingwara_SA added:
"Can't expose what you weren't part of. You can only tell ur perspective based on the story told by those who were close."
@mathopz warned:
"One day ppl will die on these podcasts š£ļøš£ļøš£ļøš£ļøwithout facts, because of chasing numbers."
Prince Kaybee slams Sfiso's Tyla rant
Meanwhile, Briefly News previously reported that Prince Kaybee called out Sfiso Ndlovu after a video of him criticising artists who joined Tyla on stage at the SAMAs surfaced online.
Sfiso reportedly took issue with Cassper Nyovest, Makhadzi and DJ Tira celebrating with Tyla after she won the International Achievement Award.
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