Former 'Generations' Star Rosie Motene Sues 'Podcast & Chill' Hosts MacG and Sol for Defamation
- Rosie Motene is suing Podcast & Chill hosts MacG, Sol Phenduka, and Ghost Lady for defamation after comedian Toll Azz Mo criticised her on the show
- Toll Azz Mo, whose real name is Mongezi Mahlangu, accused Motene of supporting Lerato Moloi in her rape accusations against him
- Motene demanded R1 million and a public apology, feeling humiliated by Mahlangu's statements
Former Generations actress Rosie Motene has filed a defamation lawsuit against controversial media personalities MacG and Sol Phenduka, the hosts of Podcast & Chill.
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MacG and Sol Phenduka Face Defamation Lawsuit
Rosie Motene has lawyered up against Podcast & Chill hosts MacG, Sol Phenduka and Ghost Lady for defamation of character. The lawsuit comes after comedian and actor Toll Azz Mo slammed Motene on an episode of the show.
According to ZiMoja, Toll Azz Mo, real name Mongezi Mahlangu, was not served the papers despite being the one who slammed Motene. Rosie Motene came under fire from Mahlangu for allegedly siding with Lerato Moloi, who accused him of rape.
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Speaking on the show, Toll Azz Mo said Motene was a sellout because she was coaching Moloi on how to nail him in the controversial matter.
Rosie Motene demands R1 million and an apology
The former Generations actress and activist felt humiliated and attacked by Mongezi Mahlangu's statements on Podcast & Chill. She sued them, demanding almost a million rand and a public apology.
Podcast & Chill CEO Bala Duma confirmed that Rosie Motene served them a lawsuit, and their lawyers are currently dealing with the matter. Duma said he could not comment further because it is a matter.
What you need to know about Rosie Motene
Born on 7 September 1974 during the apartheid era, Rosie Motene's early life was shaped by her mother’s work as a domestic worker for a Jewish family in Emmarentia, Johannesburg. Her father, Pathe Motene, worked as a petrol attendant.
Adopted by her mother’s employers, the Finkelsteins, a white Jewish family, Rosie was raised as one of their own, while her biological mother had to take a less active role in her upbringing. Her biological family, the Motenes, lived in Phokeng, Rustenburg.
Veteran actress Rosie Motene, known for her role as Tshego Motene on Generations from 2000 to 2004, shared that she stepped away from the spotlight to focus on discovering and nurturing African talent.
As the founder of Waka Agency, Motene established the company to address a gap she noticed during her acting career. Waka Agency represents actors, artists, media personalities and emcees.
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