Veteran radio personality Thato Sikwane, popularly known as DJ Fresh, has opened up about the decision to join Kaya 959, revealing that the move was motivated by a desire for growth, purpose, and a fresh challenge in his broadcasting career. Also see: DJ Fresh demands answers after Bolt driver killed in Pretoria West Known for […]
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South African radio listeners were left surprised this week after Kaya 959 confirmed that Sizwe Dhlomo would be stepping down from the station’s popular breakfast show, Siz the World. The broadcaster officially exits the station after six years on air, with renowned presenter Thomas Msengana announced as the temporary host for the weekday breakfast slot. The […]
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On the morning of 27 May 2026, radio personality Sizwe Dhlomo revealed that he was leaving Kaya 959’s Siz the World, a popular breakfast show on the radio station. Heading to his X account, he sent a shout-out to ‘Unathi,’ seemingly referring to his former colleague Unathi Nkayi with whom he had beef. Also see: Unathi […]
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Radio presenter, DJ and podcaster, Solomzi Thandubuntu Phenduka, better known as Sol Phenduka has recently earned recognition from Telkom Radio Awards for his stellar work on the Kaya 959 show, Siz The World. Sol has earned a nomination for Best Traffic Presenter after his departure at Kaya 959. He has worked at Kaya as a co-host […]
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Listeners across the county have pledged their allegiance to Sol Phenduka, and revealed they will no longer be tuning in to Kaya 959 after they suspended and fired him for his involvement in the controversial Minnie Dlamini saga. Earlier this year, a Podcast and Chill episode quickly went viral when hosts Mac G and Sol […]
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DJ, podcaster and broadcaster, Solomzi ‘Sol’ Phenduka has been fired from Kaya 959, following the ‘misogynistic remarks’ that were made about Minnie Dlamini on Podcast and Chill earlier this year. Sol took to his X (formerly Twitter) page to share a video of social media sensation, Alostro saying “I am free”, when asked if he […]
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In a move that has sent shockwaves through South Africa’s entertainment industry, Kaya 959 has terminated the contract of popular radio personality Sol Phenduka. The decision follows a series of misogynistic remarks he made about actress Minnie Dlamini during an episode of the podcast “Podcast and Chill with MacG.” Dlamini has since initiated legal proceedings […]
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Podcaster and radio presenter Sol Phenduka has been suspended from Kaya 959 with immediate effect while internal investigations are underway. Sol, whose real name is Solomzi Thandubuntu Phenduka, joined the station in 2022 where he initially co-hosted the breakfast show with Dineo Ranaka. Yesterday, Kaya 959 released a statement citing that internal investigations are still […]
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Media personality Dineo Ranaka claims that Kaya FM led her into depression. In July, the radio presenter got fired from the radio station following weeks of battling Severe Chronic Depression. Taking to her social media, Dineo shared a post that read the following: “So, I just got fired from Kaya FM. Interesting season of my […]
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Following the firing of Dineo Ranaka who co-hosted the station’s breakfast show with Sol Phenduka, seasoned radio host Azania Mosaka is reportedly on the verge of joining Kaya 959 and is set to replace Dineo. According to Sunday World, Azania will be the new Afternoon Drive show host from August, replacing Sizwe Dhlomo who stood […]
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After social media dubbed Dineo Ranaka’s dismissal from her former employer, Kaya 959, unfair due to the mental health issues she faced, the radio station has shared its reasons for her termination. According to Sunday World, in an internal memorandum sent to the radio station’s employees last week, Acting Managing Director Colleen Louw stated the […]
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South African actor Zola Hashatsi has criticised Kaya 959 for dismissing Dineo Ranaka. Additionally, he mentioned Unathi Nkayi, who was also fired from the station. Taking to his Instagram timeline, the actor accused the station of ignoring the topic of mental health and fired Dineo because she left for New York soon after speaking publicly […]
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