‘Absolutely not': MacG denies DStv axe linked to alleged industry plot against him
MacG says he doesn't believe his axe from DStv is part of an industry ploy to take him down. Picture: macgunleashed/Instagram
Controversial broadcaster and entrepreneur Macgyver 'MacG' Mukwevho doesn't believe his axe from Dstv is part of an industry ploy to take him down.
'No, absolutely not. DStv has been a great partner throughout this process. They've backed what we're doing from the beginning,' MacG told The Citizen on Monday.
Over the weekend, DStv's digital distribution partner, Leading Edge Growth, confirmed that DStv has removed MacG's Podcast and Chill from all its TV channels.
'Season one of Podcast and Chill and season one of Awkward Dates are nearing their final episodes in the coming weeks, making way for fresh and exciting content to take their place in these time slots,' said Leading Edge Growth CEO Lufuno Maliavusa.
A few weeks ago, speaking on Podcast and Chill, MacG said there was a WhatsApp group of celebrities and other industry players, including Cassper Nyovest, which is planning his downfall.
ALSO READ: DStv cuts ties with MacG's Podcast and Chill
No connection to the group
MacG said he learnt of the group's existence through a female friend of his.
'She's part of a group of celebrities, and apparently Cassper's in this group. Where they are literally plotting my demise, bro,' said MacG, telling his co-host, Sol Phenduka.
MacG provided a screenshot of the alleged group and also shared that he has met some of its members.
'I remember there's a guy in this group who I met at the garage, and I was like 'yo, what up man' he said 'yo man, [I] love your sh*t…' but he's in this group saying sh*t about me,' expressed MacG.
However, speaking to The Citizen on Monday, MacG said his split from DStv has no connection to the alleged plot, adding that he and DStv have a partnership.
'They believe in the vision and the idea that we can exist side by side and create something meaningful together. It's a real partnership,' said MacG.
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Not unbothered
Even though reports have claimed MacG to be unmoved by the exit from DStv, he said he's not unbothered.
'Honestly, I'm not unbothered. I feel things like anyone else would. But I also know this expansion into TV is way bigger than me,' said the broadcaster, who is also a DJ.
The exit from DStv is limited only to Podcast and Chill, not to other podcasts under the Podcast and Chill Network brand.
Shows like People Need Comedy (PNC) and Piano Pulse are still on TV.
'With Spreading Humours, PNC, and Piano Pulse, we're still active in that space. Podcast and Chill Network isn't going anywhere when it comes to traditional media. We're still showing up'
Despite the unsavoury things MacG has said about media personality Minnie Dlamini and now being axed from Dstv, ardent viewers of Podcast and Chill, who are fondly referred to as 'chillers', have shown MacG unwavering support.
'The Chillers have been incredible,' he says.
'They've supported us fully, even while we're still figuring things out. They've been patient, loyal, and real with us. That kind of support means everything.'
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