Moja Love tv channel (DSTV 157) has strongly criticised controversial podcaster Macgyver ‘Macg’ Mukwevho’s for offensive remarks made about ladies on a latest episode of his podcast present, Podcast and Chill, regardless of having no obvious affiliation with him or his podcast. The remarks focused media character Minnie Dlamini.
In a latest episode aired on Friday, 25 April 2025, MacG commented on Dlamini’s latest breakup from Dr Brian Monaisa.
Through the back-and-forth dialog, MacG questioned Dlamini’s capacity to keep up a relationship. He commented, “Bro, I’m telling you, man. There’s received to be one thing mistaken together with her; perhaps her coochie smells or one thing. You understand this occurs, man; it occurs, particularly with the new ladies.”
The derogatory remarks have sparked an outrage on social media. Consequently, many customers demanding the podcast be shut down.
The backlash
In an official assertion by Moja Love, the platform acknowledged that it’s dedicated to fostering a respectful and inclusive setting. Moreover, they refuse to remain silent.
Spokesperson and Media Liaison of MOJA TV Channels (Pty) Ltd, Nonzwakazi Cekete stated, “Along with being offensive, MacG’s fixed objectification of ladies’s our bodies and discount to vulgar slurs is a dangerous reinforcement of gender-based disrespect.
Furthermore, Cekete additional acknowledged that such behaviour has no place in society and media particularly, the place voices ought to uplift, not degrade. Not solely does misogyny hurt the people that it targets, but it surely additionally feeds a toxic tradition that normalises the dehumanisation of ladies.
Moja Love’s stance on wider gender points
This follows viewers expressing their frustration on one among Moja Love’s in style actuality exhibits, ‘Isencane Lengane’, with many claiming that the present encourages emotional abuse and gender-based violence (GBV) to spice up scores.
Though the favored actuality present, presently in its seventh season, has lengthy stirred controversy, the alleged glorification of abuse in its most up-to-date episode, which aired on Sunday, 20 April 2025, has brought on a surge of anger and backlash.
The outrage stems from a scene by which Siyacela insults his spouse, Thando, and clashes with elders, additional enraging viewers.
In response to the backlash, the channel acknowledged in an official assertion, “You will need to point out that the present is a actuality present that showcases real-life tales and embraces varied cultural features of the lives of the principle forged. The channel doesn’t condone any acts of violence and/or intimidation.”
‘Media is designed to form societal norms’
Moja Love has affirmed that the media is designed to form societal norms, and with that comes duty. Additional, “To MacG and others who use their platforms carelessly: accountability isn’t non-obligatory. We urge audiences and broadcasters alike to reject sexist vitriol and demand higher. Respect isn’t a privilege, it’s a proper.”
Whereas Moja Love has spoken out, Podcast and Chill’s stance stays unclear, with no official assertion or grievance reported.
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