SA Reacts to MacG and Robot Boii’s Debuts on ‘Shaka ILembe’: "Nomzamo Mbatha is Not Serious"

• Former YFM radio personality MacG surprised his Podcast and Chill fans when he made his debut on Shaka ILembe on Sunday, 24 August 2025
• The award-winning broadcaster made his debut with choreographer and former PNC podcaster Robot Boii
• South Africans took to social media after the episode to comment on MacG and Robot Boii's performances on the drama series

Podcaster MacG Mukwevho and Robot Boii, whose real name is Mzwakhe Mbuli Jr, surprised South Africans on Sunday, 24 August 2025, when they appeared on the latest episode of Shaka ILembe.

Mukwevho and Mbuli starred opposite each other and were in the same nguni tribe on the second season of the multi-award-winning isiZulu TV show.

The pair joined the show after the departure of former The River actor Thembinkosi Mthembu, who portrayed the fan-favourite role of King Dingiswayo.

Social media user @OhFlipIt'sVuyo shared a snippet on X of Robot and MacG's acting debuts on the TV show on Sunday, 24 August 2025.

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Vuyo captioned the video: "What is MacG doing here, man? This was so random! 🤣🤣🤣🤣."

South Africans react to MacG's role on the drama series

@PreciousShange reacted:

"And Robot Boi? Nomzamo is not a serious producer, and this was done to get the viewership up from the Chillers. This is the only explanation 🤭😂."

@Tebelelo_Lico said:

"@PhilMphela, this is what people are crying about. Influencers getting roles that are meant for talented actors 😂😂."

@KgapzSonopo commented:

"Lol, nah this cringe man😂😂😂😂🔥🔥, but it's lit too."

@Tunechiress reacted:

"He and Robot Boii were so out of place😭😭."

@StorytellerJobe wrote:

"Angus did say on his interview with Ndlozi that he put him on cause he likes the guy. Not taking anything from real actors, it was just one cameo role. Especially after so many extras, aowa guys."

@OhFlipItsVuyo said:

"Lol! The game has changed, bro. There’s a reason why they got him and Robot Boii there. It’s for views and is to talk about the show like we are now."

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@morkelinho reacted:

"Viewership! Talent is no longer important. It’s a popularity contest out there. The more famous and known you are, the better your chances of getting gigs."

@MissMonki_M replied:

"Guys, where are the auditions? I am missing out on this history-making🤣🤣."

@DjEssence87 commented:

"Everything was going great until these two showed up🤦🏾‍♂️."

@Ko3naMoko3na_ wrote:

"😭🤣🤣🤣🤣 @Solphendukaa exe (hey) you saw this, he even said "Qabe". This is not a shocker, MacG is just vibing."

@mash305 said:

"And he (MacG) couldn’t hide his excitement 🤣🤣🤣."

@Le_PrinceLee said:

"😂😂😂 Htf (How the f*ck) did they land these roles? I wonder what the strategy was behind it 😬😬😬 🗑️."

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Source: Briefly News