After weeks of silence, Minnie Dlamini has finally broken her silence following vile comments made about her by podcaster Macgyver “MacG” Mukwevho. The media personality has made it clear that she’s not interested in accepting an apology that comes only after public pressure and outrage.
“Over the past few weeks, I have watched in disbelief and deep pain as my name, body, and dignity were dragged through the mud of public discourse,” Minnie wrote in a powerful and emotional statement. “This was triggered by the vile, humiliating, and inexcusable comments made by Mr. Mukwevho on his podcast.”
MacG and co-host Sol Phenduka sparked controversy when, in an episode of Podcast and Chill, they made crude jokes about Minnie’s romantic history and personal hygiene. Commenting on her previous relationships, MacG asked, “Why can’t she keep a man? Bro, I’m telling you, man, there’s got to be something wrong with her; maybe her coochie smells or something.” He continued, “You know this happens, man; it happens, especially with the hot girls.”
MacG has since issued a public apology during a recent podcast episode. “I want to apologise, first and foremost, to all the female chillers and women in general in SA I might have offended with that comment. That was not the intention,” he said. He also invited Minnie to come onto the show to settle the matter. But co-host Sol Phenduka didn’t seem hopeful, adding, “I don’t think Minnie will come here after what was said.”
Minnie, however, is not moved by the apology. She confirmed receiving a formal apology via MacG’s lawyers but described it as meaningless. “An apology, offered only after the damage is done and reputations are on the line, is not a meaningful act of accountability,” she said. “This was not a lapse in judgment. It was a reflection of values consistently displayed and defended by the show and its host.”
“This is not about ego — this is about systemic misogyny. There is nothing entertaining or provocative about weaponizing a woman’s body for clout or content. What occurred was not banter — it was a grotesque and deeply harmful violation of my dignity, my humanity, and my constitutional rights as a woman.”
Minnie also confirmed she will be pursuing legal action: “I will continue to pursue legal recourse. Because as a public figure and mother, I must act not only for myself but for every woman whose dignity is violated in the name of content and entertainment.”
She ended her statement with a message of gratitude and resilience: “To everyone who has offered support, stood beside me, and raised their voice — Ngiyabonga. This moment is about every woman who has ever been publicly degraded, digitally humiliated, or silenced through shame.”
