Episode 7 | Tich Mataz on Life in SA, Deportation, Criminal Allegations and more | The Denny J Show

Tich Mataz gives an indepth no holds barred interview covering everything from his days at Radio 3 to his superstar lifestyle in SA as well as his deportation and more #radiobop#5fm#wozaweekend#tichmataz#bmw#matazconnection

[@georgemalungane5204]

As a South African I will always love and respect Tich Mataz . The man was and is still a beast behind the mic , I listened to him at 5FM and watched Woza Weekend with the late Bra Fats . This man changed the landscape of radio and was and still an inspiration to many . Tich laid the foundation . Much respect to him .

[@mandlenkosihlazo977]

I wish he had migrated to the UK or Canada and give it a go..Zim was always going to limit him..

[@charlessigobodhla5137]

C Rd

[@CTJay]

“ when you do business don’t use your persona cause when people attack the persona they attack the business” so true!!! 👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏽

[@TDC145]

This series touched me yaall don't know what Tich meant to us this guy is a national treasure he may have made mistakes but at his age he was young he showed you could leave Zim and become someone Im in the UK inspired by people like Tich he was a real superstar his wisdom is priceless his life should be documented chronicled we need a movie for this guy we have lost alot of big trail blazers lets give these icons their true flowers

[@boatwatchersparadiseuk.8053]

Good shout pa movie apo. This was our celeb of the 90s. We would run after this mens BMW in town as school teenagers each time he came back to zim.

[@rhythmflav6248]

Well said. Him and Peter Jones, Felix nganjowKudzi marudza and innocent tsuma. We need documentary for them

[@maichiwie]

This HAS BEEN YOUR BEST series so far, hats off. Talk of class and eloquence, Tich Mataz remains undefeated. I enjoyed watching a mature interview with valuable content that I can relate to. Well done Denny J and Team for this one🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨

[@bonganinkomo3916]

Point of correction, Nelson Mandela was released o'n 11 Feb 1990, so Tich can't say he was *On Air* in SA unless he meant Inauguration in 1994.

[@songezoxayimpi2395]

He is one the best Radio Personalities that South Africa had been blessed with.Matambanadzo

[@slowsloth8550]

​@bonganinkomo3916 you are correct!

[@MrArthurbanks]

Man there are so many life lessons oozed out on this episode. “Kana Poto Ichi Boiler Usarwisane Nayo”

[@sukuncube8203]

I love this show, I feel involved as a Ndebele because its accommodative to all of us Zimbabweans even those who dnt understand shona well, they mostly use English which makes it easier for me to understand and enjoy the show.. Thnku guys, u doing great. U make us remember how beautiful zim was back in the day. Zim our home I miss it.

[@zisilemoyi2246]

Zim is missing u go home

[@zisilemoyi2246]

Zim Ndebele

[@mufasasdaughter4238]

TICH SHOULD BE AN AMBASSADOR FOR OUR COUNTRY. TOO MANY ZIM PEOPLE DISRESPECT THEIR OWN COUNTRY, SUCH A SHAME.

[@thabo3866]

Man I loved this guy as a kid back in the 90s, he used to have a show called "woza weekend " with the late Fats Debeco, their chemistry was unbelievable! I really miss those days

[@khulekanindlovu8293]

Wooooooza Woza

[@RealSoulSupreme]

True legend ,not zvana DJ Towers.Ask any old school DJ in Mzansi they will tell you how he transformed radio.Please Denny J continue to bring real legends not the so called social media legends.

[@israelmadzoke2160]

Tawas anotemwa nemusoro

[@johnpaulthusoncube1741]

Go to botswana the will tell you Tich & likes of Otis made radio the bomb in BW

[@waipona940]

Maaka. He came as a small boy, an ordinary person in Bop. Fool those who didn't see you when he came here!!

[@tmafungo84]

@@waipona940 then he blew up didnt he?

[@tmafungo84]

Neva mention DJ Towers in the same line with Tich Mataz again

[@Jamie-bv2wv]

First got to know of Tich back in Mafikeng in the early 90s when he was at Radio Bop. His wife Penny was equally good as a a radio presenter in our local gospel stationRadio Sunshine. Those were good days. Thanks for beautiful memories Tich.

[@peterjayanduna789]

❤

[@lungilekoti1167]

I subscribed because of this episode. We grew up to Tich here in SA. We miss him.

[@dzunguehendini4264]

I cant believe Tich is as active as he has been. When I listened to him in the 90’s-early 2000’s I thought he was just new and fresh, but listening to his time line 🙌🏿.

[@piecha23]

Wow. Love this!!! I have so many comments on this. 1. TichMataz is a legend. PERIOD!!! 2. He is speaking facts!! 3. He is a good story teller. He reminds me of Rocqui. Learning some history. 4. Love Denny J but Run G would have grilled him more. 5. Love this show. Welldone Denny j and team.

[@danielmoya5629]

Rocqui is a clown ndozvakamutadzisa kuende mberi

[@tituskarombe831]

Thanks for having Tich on the show. Most, importantly you didn’t have that lady (co-host)👏🏿👏🏿

[@maureenzowa]

Great show! True legend indeed. Thank you for bringing Tich!! He is smart and witty !! Dude enjoyed his life in SA ..

[@mandlenkosihlazo977]

Dude travelled to Prague to watch Michael Jackson live..Wow.

[@faraibaya1748]

I like it with Denny doing interviews, he is more composed and allows the person who is being interviewed to talk...... think Run G is good when there is no one being interviewed and there is just social commentary ....

[@TDC145]

I agree Run G has poor interview skills at times disrespectful and unprofessional

[@dailybrandzw]

Yep just saw the Shadaya interview. It was terrible.

[@wondergenaro2881]

@@dailybrandzw on that shadaya interview she lost it ..she is an emotional wreck,rude and unprofessional as a co host

[@globaladventuregear193]

The best there can ever be. I am reminded of the days back in the early 90s. Tich was the magnet on radio Bop at Mmabatho (Santa Barbara) as it was known. An inspirational guy and he used to drive past the Unibo gate on his way to the Bop Studios. What a guy. Glad to see that you are still going strong and all the health and continued greatness are my wishes for you and your family.

[@nette2144]

Those were the days! He is one of the guys who took Radio Bop to new heights. Him, Glen Lewis, Bob Mabena etc. We used to look forward to the parties at Bop Tv Flats😂😂. The bashes at Cook's Lakes, Letlamoreng Dam etc. If only we could turn back the hands of time. 😂😂😂😂

[@yvonne4190]

I thoroughly enjoyed this interview! Has to be the best this far. Tich Mataz was allowed to talk 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Denny you did an amazing job 🔥🔥🔥

[@thabim.1377]

Oh goodness 🙆🏽‍♀️, is that our Tish, I used to watch him when I was a teenager during the 90s, we loved and really miss you brother. So great to see you again. Thanks for Denny, much love brothers❤️

[@ruvimbochatira2748]

This was an informative interview,mistakes or no mistakes Tich is a legend in the entertainment industry.Made radio something to look forward to when we were youngsters.

[@peterjayanduna789]

IAM the one. Who well come to zim mataz connection. Sahara 1998 Sahara vijy

[@taurayi8642]

Thanks for bringing the Legend and giving him his flowers. I really like your Show Denny J. Keep up the vibe guys

[@zakaroyalty62]

Tich Mataz is such a glamorous, flamboyant, well-articulated (eloquent) & somewhat ostentatious geezer…he churns out cogent & compelling arguments- kudos to him👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽!

[@Mylastwish67]

The anthropological specimen of identifical plumage habitually conglomerate in close contiguity........ 😂😂😂😂😂

[@GPP-MediaPro]

Tichi your history started at high School tichibvutirana mabhuku tisana kupedza homework, and then we decided to call you Razz Matazz bse your dancing at School discos was so unique, you grew up with the talent and God lifted you up. Big up to a true Star and personal friend .

[@johnpaulthusoncube1741]

To be honest i really enjoyed this episode, Mataz giving a historical journey of Radio in Zim & giving bits and pieces of wisdom

[@nyambemundopu1168]

I can relate to what you guys are discussing. I used to listen to Zimbabwe Radio 3 FM back in the days (1984/85). By then I was living in Livingstone - ZAMBIA. I remember names such as Kuzy MARUZA, Josh MAKAWA, etc. I also used to listen to Radio BOP from Boptaswana, I think on shortwave radio. Please pardon my spelling for all the names.

[@fhumulanithaba3346]

Tich was BIG in SA...the man played an important role in building this country like any other politician who are so highly regarded in SA...

[@nokuthulaxaba698]

Did he how with what did he build SA

[@Garik_The_Tsunga]

Correct but of who to what yesterday tomorrow today always and never. You feel me?

[@claramunhu5523]

New subscriber from 🇨🇦 Partied in Joburg way back to Tich in the early 90s. Nobody did it better. We love you Tich❤️

[@melmhnd13]

The Ultimate Legend of our time. Pls ask Tich to mentor these small minded Zim men that have congested our country. Tich&Dennyj =top classy Zim legends ❤ ya'll

[@valentineisraelshabangu4069]

Say it again Tich set the bar too high

[@Czar_Kopzin187]

Tich was a mega star in SA, really wish he could have stayed.All rounder of note.Glad to see he's doing well after all these years.Great Interview.

[@lindsayhunter5178]

Man I remember Mataz ku Rosebank we had so much fun.

[@lindokuhlegumede3495]

I heard Mataz nightclub was huge ?

[@lindsayhunter5178]

@@lindokuhlegumede3495 yep he started off in a big marquee tent?.

[@lindsayhunter5178]

Could have stayed how?xenophobia & he was bigger than a lot of native SA stars .They were not having it.

[@andrewsekenhamo570]

What a legend on the show..Tich is always my role model and I got so much respect on him..Great interview there whereby Dedza been professional as always and gives the guest more time to talk without interruptions

[@masonldn8647]

Legend of our media. I remember growing up just admiring the way he spoke. He has aged well

[@salgshaka4483]

Dammmmmm i grewup on this guy😅Wooooooooza wekend its really great to see him fresh again this is really great and feel blessed thank you guyz We have mad love for him here in SA

[@BrotherM1978]

The legendary Tich Mataz. Thanks for bringing this icon. We had a our best times with him here in Mzansi. Great to see him looking so fresh n clean 👌

[@kenshumba6454]

Guys, this was an epic interview. Your guest had a chance to really chat "without cutting him off". But I must say, DennyJ has some balls man, some of those questions I mean Damn!!! 😂😂😂

[@obertkondo6653]

I could feel the respect towards the legend

[@majobho2034]

Tich Mataz still looking young. Enjoyed listening to this guys. The guest had time to respond without being interrupted or being told, "I lived in the States."

[@rodneychinembiri9018]

#Legend !! One of my favourite presenter and personality. #PeterJohns,#Katsande,#MunyaMilimo,#Kevin,#Comfort,#OtisFraser etc

[@imazy3758]

Tich is speaking the truth, we need to start to showcase movies and content on our heroes in Zim, i mean pour money into building proper production companies coz just the Mutapa story told with a good quality and given a proper production budget will bring in millions or even billions through sales and even boost tourism. It aint all about mining and farming but proper content can rack in proper money. This man is full of wisdom

[@tichaonaish]

Thanks Danny J and team this is good stuff I'd actually pay for content like this , plz bring more cool cats like tich mataz

[@simplycherry23]

Zvazviri se zvazviri🔥🔥🔥……best episode thank you guys I literally just re-lived my childhood 🙏🏾

[@Flaviogee]

This episode really resonated with me. Especially starting from 1hr 10mins up to the end. Some really mature stuff right there, these are the topics we must be focussing on in Africa. Africans must tell their own story. Well done Denny J. But chiregai kuwunza maclowns ana tawaz vaye

[@tungamakamure3917]

Lol can't believe l spent an hour and so in a parking lot watching this...Great stuff gents..Tich is indeed a legend

[@randylltarlly7021]

one hour manga muchi deleter mamessage henyu mudhara, kwete podcast,

[@AlphaNkwanyana-zm3cg]

I'm 53 a South African, I grew up watching the flamboyant Tich Mataz. It was so bad when he was deported.

[@dalaz456]

Big up to the Jiro Brothers. These dudes been at the forefront of urban culture in Zim since my high school days. South Central , Badd Bwoy, clothing now broadcasting. Respect 👊🏽

[@blessingmahlengwe4430]

Chitown flavour

[@papalodza]

Respect Wangu

[@stellagrooves2920]

Wait!! No freaking way! South Central was BOMB! I remember coz I was in form 1 when they hit Ximex Mall. Veduwe ka, South Central was a piece of USA pop culture smack in the centre of the Capital H. Them dudes in the shop looked like a USA catalogue kunaka kunge vanhu vapa TV! It was the place to be. That’s when I learnt that men wear perfume, had pierced ears, wore expensive jeans and American Brand sports shirts… and spoke with a posh twang! Ah kwabviwa kure folks! Yoh! Nuff respect ✊🏽 🇿🇼

[@mlilodavid244]

Tich, what a fountain of knowledge man. And it's true he could have opened his radio station or a media house

[@blackmufasa4931]

This is one of my best interviews i keep coming back each month to watch again and again and again

[@seruthanemalema5036]

Tich Mataz was ahead of of everyone. I always made sure i dont miss any of his show on 5FM 19:00 - 22:00.....

[@munyatunes4447]

Big ups to the Legendary Tich Mataz...great interview

[@jobkantazi9330]

Nice conversation gentleman that captured my attention. Very motivative.

[@jameslovemore]

I am beginning to like you Deny. This is the kind of show and content we have been longing for. Very good and deep conversations. Keep on keeping on!

[@sbonisoskhosana5590]

Nelson Mandela was released from prison on the 11th of February 1990 not 1993,He became the first black President in 1994,just a point of correction Tich🤷‍♂️

[@deeflows]

Salute. This is it right here. You allowed the guest to speak and the respect was mutual in all parties

[@henrychimhungwe202]

ya - run G talks too much

[@Iwazaru18]

We should make a movie about Tich. Wooooow this guy is legendary

[@PLBoogie]

Loved the interview and not surprised with Tich and his evasive answers or rather unanswered questions. We cannot forget other legends like Alyce Chavunduka. Tich fumbled the ball with the South African stint. Great interview.🙌🏾💯

[@Godswillmpofu]

Rocqui, Sani Makhalima and Pastor G comes to my mind when this guy appears, Legend. I'm from Bulawayo Zimbabwe

[@emmanuelmadi]

Tich is a power house and needs to contribute in media at executive level. As a non Shona speaker, I really enjoyed this interview.

[@mikemushipe6023]

Please keep this calibre of guest for future shows.

[@busterfoxx]

Tich Mataz has always inspired the Afro Urban swag... The idea that "I can be cool, relate to the rest of the world, but still be happily African". He makes you feel good about Africa, and that's profound.

[@ruthpartridge6210]

This took me back to my teenage early adulthood days nice interview

[@mhondoroyeHarare]

The Tich Mataz interviews by Denny J & So So Profound were quite an eye opener.

[@Godswillmpofu]

New subscriber, Tich lured me to stay here forever, Joshua Maponga made me come here I watched him yesterday, but Tich has made me subscribe I saw this today kkkkkk power channel

[@thelmamungazi747]

Register to vote we need more tv channels and radio stations like youres for the whole Zimbabwe 🇿🇼

[@oscarmarumure762]

Clarion call, had to look that one up..... You are an inspiration!!!!

[@vimbainashetavonesa298]

Good to see Tich Mataz looking so well. One of my favourite DJs growing up.

[@colinmarufu9163]

This the best episode for me so far. The business way of thinking to scandals, to dealing with law and the night life. I actually followed through the entire interview.. Scandals are good to talk about since it sells but such an interview can be recorded and be played 10 years to come and we will still draw lessons. Well done Denny

[@ziyandaduka8798]

Tich Mataz Sir!!! 🙌🏽 Love you all the way from Southa 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦❤❤❤

[@cecilgarapo]

i think denny j on his own is top quality keep that lady of this show if you can this is 🔥

[@quaduplet7598]

I love having her ♥️

[@elzyzivanayi4398]

Damn small world I’m now a NW resident , I studied at President Magope high school a bit , grew up listening to Tich Mataz smoooth as hell , I m also a person of charisma in a foreign country so this interview is proper Mwana wa Mambo Muranda Kumwe , so much power , work hard but as long you not home you might as well be standing on one leg .

[@mujamajor]

I enjoyed this show. My biggest take home is that when you are at the tip maximize. I was wondering why Jnr Brown was like " I'm feeling like Tich Mataz Kuma 90s " then I watched this show and realized what the Fuss was about. Everyone knew Tich. He had his chance and he did well, he could have been bigger but he did his best with the mindset he had at that time..... definitely a legend

[@NyashaMhandiwa]

😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅,,,,,,,Tichaona Matambanadzo .This guy was /is talented .I use to listen to him Boma 90s to 2000

[@kuda.zata.2012]

This man knows how to dodge questions lmaaoooo

[@stokelymatwi]

Great stuff Denny J, brilliant interviews. However I am quite concerned to hear of xenophobia in Zambia, haven't heard of it, please clarify so we can pick it up with relevant authorities as we don't need that. I am Zambian and have Zim friends and relatives, I ve seen nothing but love here.... One love💞

[@johnwick3710]

18 July 2022 respect to Tich ndadzidza something about SA and also your journey, thanks for the good old times...ZVAZVIRI....G.O.A.T

[@TsuSpier]

Legend in our time,Mr Tich,woooooooza Friday.when we wer growing up Hilbrow baby.was the place to be.

[@panashekasu5550]

I have just subscribed , liked ...and I think it's good that you have reminded us before the show👍

[@rosemarynyarambi]

You are the best people to tell .do those stories l use to listen to you guys Teah Mataz . Bhali Mupaliwa Kudzai Maludza yoo by then lwas a girl now 51 years

[@sedzesanimathavha9939]

Awesome episode, i heard a lot about The Great Tich Mataz🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@wezhira2007]

Great show! Do you guys do entertainment only? Would love to see leaders in industry as well- those that have unique stories. Eg Fortune Chasi,

[@chashe_xo]

This guy made our childhood 😅..ama 2k can’t relate.

[@theophellusmvicha2038]

they will never relate

[@gazathugrashad59]

Wavo ndi Dj towers 😅🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@theophellusmvicha2038]

@@gazathugrashad59 kkkkkkkk useless dj

[@qs3162]

Tich looks good for 53 his kept himself well

[@Justbelieve24]

A lot of love for Tich and his story. Had no idea he was from From. Which school did he go to in Feo?

[@Shalom491]

Radio 3 FM, the best to be remembered. Not anywhere in Africa will they produce the quality of radio DJs like Tich Mataz, Peter Jones, LMK, Kudzi, news readers like Joseph Madimba, Tsitsi Hove, etc. O my goodness, we teenagers grew up on Radio three.

[@qs3162]

Tich is not a scammer his a confidence trickster

[@TichaonaHwezengwe]

My mother ❤ called me Tich Mataz but my name is TICHAONA I was born 1998

[@emmanueldhliwayo8178]

I don't know how many times I have watched this. Tich is a legend amana 💥. Ko Denny, where can we get hold of your merchandise. That grey cap on the shelf with the Zimbabwean bird stole my heart.

[@wisemta]

Was just driving thru Zambia yesterday afternoon and listening to their radio 89.1 I think. DJ played a Yvonne Chaka Chaka song and the DJ was commenting remembering how they used to listen to "legendary" DJ Tich Mataz back then on South African Radio. He went on and on about Tich Mataz, for sure this guy in term in broadcasting is legendary. Soon after they played an Oliver Mtukudzi song, " pakupingudza mombe ndakuvara". Legends out there😊😊😊

[@dennismashego2664]

Rich Mataz from 5Fm.What a legend

[@therealgg5050]

Tich should have invested more in Zimbabwe, mwana washe murandakumwe,lesson learnt Apo.

[@phalaborwapestcontrol]

Who can touch Mataz no digity no dought,Woooooza firiday.Hey men Tiz is King of Tv and Radion.Ken Mangena in South Africa

[@warren14567]

much respect to teach mataz .what a talented courageous man!

[@tinashe2288]

Great interview...It was more of a friendly catchup than an interview. It needed a bit of Run G to tackle the controversial and uncomfortable questions, we could have gotten more out of Tich.

[@rojo14play47]

mac G should fly tich to podcast and chill for another interview!!!!

[@wenardmajor3933]

Mac g here is another episode for you

[@oletlile]

Nothing but love and respect for Tich. He was actually very close with my late brother Aldrin Segale Mogotsi. I can recall when he came through to Mafikeng back in 1991. Tich is one of the people that really consolidated my love for radio and I have always looked up to him and still do.

[@masimbatauya2385]

Quality programme there, keep it up Denny J

[@nyashab4276]

Legendary interview! This guy is a living legend! Thanks for this interview! Well done for this 👏🏾.

[@thato4579]

Love this so dope! Subscribed!

[@emmashamuyarira9101]

Enough respect to The Denny J Show team, I remember from way back when you brought your programme proposal for the Denny J Show for ZBC!!!! Also hats off to brother Tich Mataz. You guys rock!!!!

[@BoyzDzeTonazTV]

Hello big sister, how are you? Its been long, Thank you for always supporting 🙏

[@lameckactivated]

I started by subscribing before watching. The show was long overdue Denny J.

[@king10379]

we missed run g in this episode, there was too much respect between old buddies, nothing out of Tich's comfort zone was discussed.. we need run g!!

[@goldteethtv71]

I remember the day u left for radio Bop and you left us your records paHendon Court. This interview just flooded back some memories. Radio 3 yaipisa zvekudaro🔥🔥

[@rosemarychavunduka4011]

thumbs up Denny J i really love the way you engage your interviews. ..classic 👍👌Good to see one of the legends Tich Mataz used to love radio 3 because of him😊😊

[@moreblessinganashemwazha1704]

Interesting interview 🙌 👌 Tich still looking good. 💕