MacG agrees to gender sensitisation training following controversy with Minnie Dlamini

Popular podcaster MacGyver “MacG” Mukwevho recently confirmed that he is willing to undergo gender sensitisation sessions.

His decision comes after presenter, TV producer and actress Minnie Dlamini filed a complaint at the Johannesburg Equality Court about hate speech and discrimination. 

The case began after MacG made misogynistic remarks during an episode of "Podcast and Chill" in April.

MacG, along with his co-host Sol Phenduka, discussed Dlamini's breakup with Dr Brian Monaisa. MacG made comments suggesting Dlamini was only interested in relationships for money, saying things like "she just wanted to secure the bag".

He also commented that the split might be due to Dlamini’s hygiene, making a crude remark about her private parts.

Many viewers saw these remarks as slut-shaming.

After the episode aired, the comments went viral and many people, including women’s rights groups and celebrities, spoke out against MacG, calling his statements "vile, degrading and utterly unacceptable."

In a lengthy statement, Dlamini shared her intent to pursue legal recourse. 

Dlamini explained how she had watched in disbelief and deep pain as her name, body and dignity had been dragged through the mud of public discourse, triggered by the "vile, humiliating and inexcusable" comments made by MacG.

In August, Dlamini filed a complaint in the Equality Court, asking for a public apology from MacG and Phenduka, a R1.5 million donation to support GBV survivors and 50 hours of gender sensitisation training for both hosts.

In his affidavit submitted in October 2025, MacG admitted that he sometimes makes mistakes on his podcast and expressed regret for his comments.

He described his words as "speculations" rather than facts, and offered to improve his apology to Dlamini's satisfaction.

"I am willing to rectify the apology and to mediate the current dispute," MacG said.

Additionally, he has shown his willingness to take part in the gender sensitisation training if the court requires it.

However, he disagreed with the demand for the R1.5 million donation, arguing that this matter should be taken to a civil court instead of the Equality Court.

"I note the allegations made by Dlamini and submit that, should she be of the view that the episode is defamatory in nature, she can still approach the civil court for an appropriate remedy," he added.

The Equality Court, which deals with cases of unfair discrimination, is expected to make a ruling soon.

If it rules in favour of Dlamini, it could lead to similar mandatory training for other media personalities who have faced complaints.