Tumelo Ramaphosa’s most recent engagement on Podcast and Chill has generated considerable interest online, as viewers found themselves more captivated by his Beagle than the content of his interview.
However, audience focus quickly transitioned to his dog and their interactions during the episode.
While some found the episode tedious, others described Tumelo’s demeanor with his pet as awkward to witness.
Shortly after the episode was released, the Podcast and Chill Network contributed to the conversation by sharing images of the Beagle on X along with the caption, “Sol Phenduka’s favourite… finish the sentence,” which heightened discussions regarding the peculiar moments during the episode.
A clip circulated by @ThisIsColbert further fueled the criticism. In the video, Tumelo can be seen drinking from the same cup as his dog, a detail that left many viewers in disbelief.
The accompanying post stated: “Rich people really amaze me. Tumelo Ramaphosa and his dog are out here sipping from the same cup, and the cup isn’t even theirs, it belongs to the whole Podcast Network. Mac G needs to evict that cup immediately!”
Feedback from viewers varied. Some expressed that the dog led a life of luxury compared to many South Africans, while others defended the show, noting it became more engaging after the initial slow moments.
One comment read, “That dog eats better than average South Africans,” while another noted, “What a boring show it was… that Ramaphosa guy spoke for hours yet he said nothing.”
Conversely, some insisted that it evolved into one of the better episodes once they got past the slow start.
