Prominent media figure Minnie Dlamini has initiated legal proceedings against Podcast and Chill hosts MacGyver “MacG” Mukwevho and Solomzi “Sol” Phenduka at the Equality Court.
The lawsuit alleges violations, including hate speech, gender discrimination, and harassment, stemming from multiple episodes of their popular show.
The Controversial Remarks that started the suit
The legal action follows inflammatory comments made on the podcast where Mukwevho suggested Dlamini’s romantic relationships failed due to personal hygiene issues.
The hosts additionally implied she pursued wealthy partners for financial gain. While Mukwevho later issued an apology, Dlamini deemed it insincere and insufficient.
Court documents reveal Dlamini seeks R1 million in personal damages plus an additional R1.5 million donation to a women’s rights organisation. The filings reference multiple episodes dating back to December 2021 that allegedly promoted misogynistic views.
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Pattern of Problematic Content
Dlamini’s complaint highlights several concerning episodes:
- A December 2021 interview with Jub Jub that objectified women using violent sexual terminology
- February 2022 comments mocking her marriage dissolution while perpetuating gold-digger stereotypes
- May 2022 discussions framing women as sexual commodities with specific degrading references to Dlamini
The Most Damaging Allegations
Dlamini identifies one particular episode as especially harmful, where hosts speculated about intimate details of her personal life using crude language.
“To have my private life become national discussion is profoundly humiliating,” she stated in court documents.
Minnie Dlamini Sues MacG’s Podcast For R2.5 Million Over Hate Speech
The media personality’s filing requests:
- A court-mandated public apology to women
- 50 hours of gender sensitivity training for both hosts
- 100 hours of community service at gender violence organisations
- R1.5 million donation to Women for Change NGO
- R1 million in personal damages for dignity violation
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Broader Implications
Dlamini argues these incidents represent systemic issues in media:
“This content normalises violence against women and reduces us to sexual objects. Such language has real-world consequences in a country battling gender-based violence.”
The case continues as advocates watch closely, recognising its potential to set precedents for media accountability regarding gender issues in South Africa.