Macgyver Mukwevho is a famous radio DJ and house music producer from South Africa. He came into the fame in 2000 when he hosted a youth programme on eTV called Craze. The show ran up to 2005 when he left the station to pursue his radio DJ career full time. His story is moving and at the same time inspiring to other upcoming artists. This article also captures details about his podcast, family, age, among other interesting information.
Macgyver Mukwevho, widely known as MacG, is one of the best and most successful South African young dance DJs. He has a reputation for pleasing various crowds in clubs and on the radio. Besides, he is also known for heating dance floors with dance music at the biggest events around South Africa. His skill opened doors of opportunities, where he even had a chance to tour Africa with MTV Base performing in Angola, Mozambique.
Macgyver Mukwevho profile
Real name: Macgyver ‘macg’ Mukwevho
Stage Name: MacG
Occupation: Actor, Radio DJ, House Music Producer
Age: 34 Years as of 2022
Place of Birth: South Africa
Gender: Male
Nationality: South African
Marital Status: Single
Education: Hype Park High School Macgyver Mukwevho
Career
He began his broadcasting career as a child star on e.tv’s Craze-e. He presented the programme from 2000 to 2005. Later, he left to pursue his dream career, which is radio. He moved to YFM, a Gauteng-based radio station, where he had an opportunity to host great shows from the cemetery slot on weekends.
However, he became famous when he started airing the early morning show on weekdays and later the lunchtime shows. He worked at 947, Johannesburg’s number one hit music station, for six years, from 2010 to 2018, when he was let go. Besides touring Africa and hosting some significant events, Macgyver has also shared the DJ booth with international and local DJs, including DJ Diplo, Afrojack, Black Coffe, Euphonik, David Guetta, plus other leading DJs. Macgyver Mukwevho podcast.
His podcast was launched in 2018. The first episode of the podcast was released in July of 2018. Since he founded his podcast, he has interviewed over a hundred famous personalities in the South African music and entertainment industry. However, he sparked a heated debate when he posted about his hate for gays, a statement he posted on his podcast.
The information saw him lose his job at the YFM station in 2010 after a complaint was lodged to the Broadcasting Complaints Commission (BCCSA) of South Africa. Despite giving an apology for his remarks, he was still fired.
Macgyver Mukwevho wife
The name of Macgyver Mukwevho baby mama has not been disclosed. This is following an assault allegation that led them to prison. The woman opened a case against the former YFM DJ at the Midrand police station, claiming he had kicked and beat her up to a pulp. The case did not proceed as she withdrew the charges of assault with an intent to cause serious bodily harm against him. The woman has one child, Macgyver Mukwevho son
Macgyver Mukwevho net worth
Details about his exact net worth are not yet provided. However, he is believed to make a handsome income from Macgyver Mukwevho YOtv, where he hosts different personalities in the entertainment industry in South Africa. He posts his podcasts every week, attracting thousands of views from his esteemed fans. This makes him earn from the platform. Besides, he usually attends private gigs as a DJ, earning a considerable income considering he is a known DJ.
