MacG Biography: Awards, Kids, Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Books, Wife

   MacGyver “MacG” Mukwevho is a South African broadcaster, entrepreneur, author, and podcaster who gained national attention by hosting e.tv’s youth show Craze and later becoming a prominent voice on radio before launching the widely successful podcast Podcast and Chill with MacG in July 2018.

His candid and sometimes contentious interview style helped turn the show into South Africa’s top podcast, reaching over one million YouTube subscribers and breaking barriers in popular culture.

Profile

• Full name: Macgyver Mukwevho
• Date of birth: 6 November 1988
• Age: 37 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Gauteng, South Africa
• State of origin: Gauteng
• Nationality: South African
• Profession: Broadcaster, radio DJ, podcaster, entrepreneur, author
• Height: N/A
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Naledi Monamodi
• Children: Ziggy Mukwevho, Zara Mukwevho
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: Black South African
• Net worth: Approx. $500,000 (est.)  

Early Life and Education

MacGyver Mukwevho, better known as MacG, was born on 6 November 1988 in Gauteng and lost his father in 1994. He was raised by his mother and learned self‑reliance at a young age, even teaching himself basic life skills like fishing and making clothes.

He attended Hyde Park High School. From childhood, he showed talent in media; he began hosting e.tv’s youth programme Craze around 2000. By the age of 12, he was already navigating television screens.

Personal Life

Macgyver Mukwevho is married to Naledi Monamodi, a digital content creator and PR freelancer. The couple became engaged during his Road to 1 Million celebration at SunBet Arena in July 2023 and married later that year. They have two children together, Ziggy and Zara.

Career

MacG’s media journey began as host of Craze on e.tv (2000–2005), followed by a successful radio career at YFM, where he hosted weekend and later weekday shows until a controversial incident led to his dismissal.

He then joined 947 from 2010 to 2018. In July 2018, he launched the podcast Podcast and Chill with MacG, co-hosted by Sol Phenduka and the “Ghost Lady,” bringing long-form, unfiltered conversations with celebrities and public figures.

The show now airs twice weekly on YouTube and Spotify. He also founded the Podcast and Chill Network, which includes shows like Popcorn & Cheese, Spreading Humours, and City Girls. As an entrepreneur, he launched a gin brand, Grandeur Gin, and Chillers Punch cider. In 2024, he released his memoir Uncancelable: The Rise of MacG.

Awards

• Podcaster of the Year – VN Global Media and Entertainment Awards 2021
• SA Social Media Dominance of the Year 2021
• Podcast of the Year – DStv Content Creator Awards 2023

Net worth

MacG’s net worth is approximately $500,000. His wealth stems from podcast revenue (ads, memberships, live events), brand endorsements, alcohol product lines, radio earnings, and book sales.

Controversy

MacG has been at the center of several controversies over the years. In January 2021, Old Mutual dropped him after he and a co-host made transphobic remarks about transgender individuals, prompting public backlash.

In October 2024, amapiano star Nkosazana Daughter sued him for R13 million after he incorrectly claimed Master KG was her child’s father. In May 2025, he sparked outrage for comments about Minnie Dlamini’s hygiene and relationship history, with public calls for apologies and legal scrutiny.

Social Media

• Instagram: @macgunleashed
• Twitter/X: @PodcastWithMacG  
• YouTube: Podcast and Chill with MacG

Books

• Uncancelable: The Rise of MacG (October 2024)