A past interview of Minnie Dlamini discussing the toll of online gossip has regained attention after podcaster MacG made vulgar remarks about her on Podcast and Chill. The clip, originally from a 2024 Newzroom Afrika interview while promoting her Comedy Central roast, resurfaced on X (formerly Twitter) as the backlash against MacG’s comments reached parliamentary discussions.
In the interview, Dlamini opened up about the pain of trending for personal matters during her split from Dr. Brian Monaisa:
“I’ve trended for weeks, people talking about my personal life, whether true or false. It’s hurtful, and it’s painful.”
Despite this, she maintained a pragmatic outlook, noting that “any publicity is good, whether negative or positive.”
Minnie Dlamini: “There’s no such thing as bad publicity, good or bad, it’s going to be talked about. Turning lemons into lemonade…” pic.twitter.com/CWGgV3MSf3
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Minnie Dlamini: “I’ve been dealing with a lot of these comments on social media, I’ve trended for weeks, people talking about my personal life whether true or false… It’s hurtful, and it’s painful.” 🥺 pic.twitter.com/0DaCvwyw53
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Escalating Fallout
MacG’s crude speculation about Dlamini’s hygiene during her breakup sparked widespread condemnation, with MojaLove TV channel and radio host Penny Lebyane denouncing him as a “disgusting misogynist.” Lebyane also criticized the public for fueling such controversies over wholesome content.
While some demanded Dlamini respond directly—drawing parallels to her past comments about ex-husband Itumeleng Khune—others questioned why the issue reached parliamentary debate. The incident has reignited conversations about accountability in media and the public’s role in amplifying harmful narratives.
Dlamini, who has yet to publicly address MacG’s remarks, previously framed social media vitriol as an occupational hazard. The resurfaced clip underscores the persistent scrutiny faced by women in the spotlight and the double standards in public discourse.