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Reactions erupt as Minnie Dlamini takes legal action against MacG and Sol Phenduka

What began as a passing segment on a podcast has now spiraled into one of the most talked-about legal feuds in South African entertainment this year. Television personality and media mogul Minnie Dlamini has officially filed a lawsuit against Podcast and Chill hosts MacG (Macgyver Mukwevho) and Sol Phenduka, following remarks made earlier this year that touched on deeply personal aspects of her life, including her romantic relationships and alleged issues concerning hygiene.

The legal move has reignited a national conversation on media ethics, podcasting boundaries, defamation, and the thin line between public commentary and character assassination. While Podcast and Chill is known for its unfiltered approach and controversial content, Dlamini’s legal team has made it clear that certain lines were crossed, particularly with statements that not only questioned her past relationships but also made degrading personal insinuations that, according to her, were not only false but harmful to her brand, mental health, and reputation.

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The lawsuit includes the following:

R2.5 million over defamatory and degrading comments they made about her personal life on their show earlier this year.

The lawsuit, filed in the Equality Court, includes claims of hate speech, harassment, and violation of dignity. Minnie is demanding:

  • R1 million in personal damages,

  • R1.5 million to be donated to Women for Change, a gender-based violence advocacy group.

She is also asking for a public apology, gender-sensitisation training, and community service from both men. Minnie has rejected MacG’s apology, calling it hollow, and says she’s taking legal action not just for herself but to stand up against misogyny in media.

Social media has since erupted with reactions, dividing fans, media analysts, and the broader public. Some defend the podcast’s “no-holds-barred” style, arguing that public figures should be open to scrutiny, while others express outrage at what they call reckless, sexist commentary that crossed ethical boundaries.

Minnie Dlamini, no stranger to being in the spotlight, has kept her response measured and dignified, choosing the legal route over public confrontation. But in an age where digital media moves faster than fact-checking, and public opinion is often shaped by virality rather than truth, her decision to take a stand could mark a pivotal moment in how local celebrities push back against damaging narratives in the podcasting space.

As court documents reportedly make their way into the public domain, and the Podcast and Chill team continues to ride the wave of publicity albeit with potential legal consequences, the court of public opinion is already in full session. With hashtags trending, fans taking sides, and legal commentators weighing in, this is far more than just a media clash. It’s a cultural flashpoint in the ongoing conversation about reputation, responsibility, and respect in the South African entertainment industry.

Social Media Reactions to the lawsuit: 

— Zulu 🇿🇦 Puritan. (@CetshwayoG) August 3, 2025
— Mr Mulaudzi (@kenkybit) August 3, 2025
— kutl (@kutlwanomain) August 4, 2025

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