MacG Gets The Boot! DSTV Dumps Podcast And Chill After Minnie Dlamini Drama

TV drama meets real-life consequences as DSTV officially ends its partnership with Podcast and Chill host MacG Mukwevho. The decision comes just weeks after the podcaster made controversial remarks about Minnie Dlamini on his YouTube show—remarks that sparked widespread criticism and led to a public apology.

While Podcast and Chill had just begun airing on Mzansi Magic and Mzansi Wethu, the relationship was short-lived. Multichoice made the call to pull the show completely, and social media quickly connected the move to the Minnie Dlamini incident.

In April, the specific episode about Minnie wasn’t aired on DSTV platforms—a hint, many say, that trouble was already brewing behind the scenes.

Fans Stand by MacG (Well… Some Do)

Mzansi had plenty to say, with reactions pouring in from both sides of the aisle. Some felt DSTV made the right call, while others questioned the timing, the motive, and the overall fairness.

@JustDineo_: “I saw this coming, I don’t know why some of you are shocked.”

@mulalo263: “Mpho Popps needs to leave that network. MacG is too reckless with his mouth… This was bound to happen.”

@zulukingdom77: “MacG should have been more careful or at least be quick to issue a statement to apologize.”

Still, others defended the podcaster, claiming his brand remains strong and independent:

@W77683Willy: “He built his brand already. He doesn’t need them because soon they will approach him again.”

@_mashesha: “One thing about MacG, he doesn’t need them.”

@globalfacon: “The podcast is more vibrant on YouTube and more influential. God is good to MacG.”

Minnie Dlamini at the Centre of the Storm—But Was This the Only Reason?

While Multichoice has not issued a full public statement linking their decision directly to the Minnie Dlamini episode, many fans online believe the timing says it all.

@yangamessi: “We all know it’s because of that Minnie Dlamini comment he made.”
@TheRoyalVisions: “He apologised and even invited Minnie to his podcast, but then I guess v*gana is more powerful than Podcast and Chill.”

Others questioned whether DSTV’s move was strategic or reactionary.

@_babybearr: “Just to be clear, he went to DSTV and begged them to showcase his show. The fact that they ended the contract means they don’t need him!”

@rashid_kay: “Are they keeping other shows from his network, or are they guilty by association?”

Was DSTV right to cut ties, or did they miss a chance to shape controversial content into something more accountable?

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