In a decisive move, the Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities in Parliament has voted against Deputy Minister Mmapaseka Steve Letsike’s request to summon controversial podcaster MacG for a hearing.
Letsike sought to bring MacG before the committee over remarks made on his show, which she deemed inappropriate and harmful. However, committee members rejected the proposal, signaling a lack of consensus on whether parliamentary intervention was warranted in the matter.
The decision marks a significant moment in the ongoing debate over freedom of expression, media accountability, and the role of Parliament in regulating public discourse.
MacG, known for his provocative style, has been at the center of several media controversies, sparking criticism from some political leaders and support from free speech advocates.
With the committee’s rejection, it appears the matter will not advance further through formal parliamentary channels — at least for now.
