Zolani Tete Murder: MacG and Sol Phenduka Discuss Alleged Motive Behind Shooting
- Sol Phenduka and MacG addressed the fatal shooting of South African boxing champion Zolani Tete on their popular podcast
- The hosts discussed the social media rumours circulating about the alleged motive behind the targeted killing
- Police have since warned the public against spreading unverified narratives about the case on social media
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South African podcast heavyweights MacG and Sol Phenduka tackled the high-profile killing of boxing champion Zolani Tete on Podcast and Chill, which premiered on Thursday, 27 August 2026. The duo weighed in on the disturbing details surrounding the case, including the street-level rumours about what may have triggered the deadly attack.
What happened to Zolani Tete?
According to the information shared on the podcast, investigators believe Tete was the victim of a carefully planned ambush outside his home, where a gunman opened fire on his vehicle as it waited at the gate. Four suspects were subsequently arrested, with 22-year-old Uzuzole Goqwana formally accused in court of allegedly hiring the hitman. The South African Police Service (SAPS) also seized three firearms believed to be connected to the fatal shooting, with ballistic investigations still ongoing at the time of the broadcast.
The hosts also noted a moment that caught public attention when a suspect reportedly arrived at court in a wheelchair, though neither MacG nor Sol could confirm the full details around that particular incident.
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Sol Phenduka reacts to alleged motive behind killing
What really got the Podcast and Chill studio buzzing was the narrative that was spreading across social media, suggesting that Tete may have been romantically involved with another man's partner, and that this alleged affair could have been the motive behind the hit.
Both hosts were careful to flag that these remain unverified claims circulating on social media streets.
SAPS has publicly urged citizens not to rely on unverified social media narratives regarding personal disputes until full evidence is presented at upcoming bail hearings.
Sol Phenduka did not hold back on drawing a sharp lesson from the situation.
"Don't f*** with women's wives. I mean, men's wives. It's deadly. It's a deadly exercise," he said bluntly on air.
He added that there is "no VIP section" when it comes to affairs of the heart, warning that the consequences can be fatal regardless of someone's status or fame.
MacG echoed the sentiment, acknowledging the irony of the two of them discussing the rumours on one of South Africa's biggest platforms, even while the police cautioned the public against doing exactly that.
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