MacG responds to parliamentary backlash, extends olive branch to Minnie Dlamini

IN THE latest episode of “Podcast and Chill”, Macgyver "MacG" Mukwevho addressed the controversy surrounding his recent comments about television personality Minnie Dlamini. 

MacG joked about the situation and stated, “We took podcasting to another level; we’re now honourable speakers.” 

He asked: “Is it even a podcast if you haven’t been summoned by parliament?"

MacG went on to say that sometimes the backlash he receives makes him want to quit.

“Sometimes I feel like ah, f*** this s*** man, let me pack my bags and go back to Venda to start farming, I don't need this shit,” he said. 

Additionally, he said that seeing the love from his fans “fuels him” and makes him want to keep going.

This nonchalant attitude comes after Deputy Minister Mmapaseka Steve Letsike called for him to be summoned to Parliament over his remarks about Dlamini’s breakup with Dr Brian Monaisa. 

The controversy began when MacG commented that the reason for the split might be due to Dlamini’s hygiene, making a crude remark about her private part.

“Why can’t she keep a man? There’s got to be something wrong with her, maybe her coochie smells or something,” MacG said. “It happens, man, especially with the hot girls,” he added.

The backlash was swift, with Letsike condemning MacG’s comments as online gender-based violence (GBV) and referring the matter to various constitutional bodies for investigation.

However, the Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities declined Letsike’s request to summon the 36-year-old podcaster to Parliament, with some committee members accusing Letsike of “grandstanding”. 

EFF MP Sihle Lonzi was particularly vocal in her criticism, stating that Letsike’s actions seemed more like a publicity stunt than a genuine attempt to address GBV. 

“This ANC Minister is CLOWNING. There are three SEPARATE arms of the State. The Executive, the Legislature (Parliament), and the Judiciary. A Minister, representing the Executive, cannot ‘summon’ anyone to Parliament. If you are going to grandstand, at least be smart about it,” said Lonzi on X.

On another note, as the episode proceeded, MacG apologised to all the women who were offended by the comment he made on Dlamini, stating that it was not his intention to offend them.

“I want to apologise first and foremost to all the female chillers and just women in general in South Africa that I might have offended with that comment, that was not the intention. You know, we never say things to offend people.”

He further extended an invite to Dlamini, saying she is more than welcome to be a guest on the show so they can “squash it” once and for all.

“This thing started on the podcast, let’s end it on the podcast. She said some things, I’ve said some things, let’s squash it once and for all, bro,” said MacG.

The debate continued, with co-host Sol Phenduka saying that it’s a good thing that MacG extended an olive branch, but he does not see Dlamini setting foot in the studio for a chat.

The controversial host (MacG) had a different opinion, stating that it was the same situation with radio personality Unathi Nkayi who once hated his guts but came to the show to express her frustrations and they “chopped it up” which made them best friends.

Ever since the incident, many have called out for MacG to apologise to Dlamini for his degrading comments.

But for now, Macg seems content with the invitation he has extended to her for them to have a conversation.