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Public Backlash as Government Summons Podcaster MacG Over Comments While Serious Cases Remain Unresolved

May 4, 2025
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South Africans have erupted in anger on social media after the government announced plans to summon controversial podcaster MacG to Parliament over his remarks about television personality Minnie Dlamini. The move, spearheaded by Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, has been met with fierce criticism as citizens question the government’s priorities.

Letsike condemned MacG’s comments on his Podcast and Chill show as “disparaging and degrading,” but the backlash has been swift. Many South Africans argue that the government is focusing on a media controversy while ignoring urgent cases of gender-based violence and child abuse, including the unsolved disappearance of Joshlin Smith, the ongoing trial of rape-accused pastor Timothy Omotoso, and the tragic case of Cwecwe—a young girl whose death has sparked nationwide calls for justice.

Social media users expressed frustration, with one X (formerly Twitter) user @masegom___ asking, “Where was this energy for Cwecwe? Wow.” Another, @tshepxm, added, “Not even defending MacG, but Parliament? They can’t even hold their own ANC members accountable for beating women.”

The hashtags #JusticeForCwecwe and #MacG trended simultaneously, highlighting public frustration over what many see as misplaced priorities. Critics argue that summoning a podcaster sets a dangerous precedent while systemic issues like femicide and child protection remain under-addressed.

MacG has not yet responded publicly, but speculation suggests he may address the controversy in an upcoming episode. Meanwhile, the outcry reflects a broader demand for accountability—not just from public figures, but from a government many believe is failing to tackle the country’s most pressing injustices.

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