Podcaster and broadcaster Sol Phenduka has once again found himself at the centre of intense social media outrage after issuing a public apology for insensitive jokes made during a recent episode of Podcast and Chill with MacG. It raised fresh questions about creator accountability in South Africa’s digital landscape. Also see: Sol Phenduka apologises after […]
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Podcaster Solomzi ‘Sol’ Phenduka has apologised after comments and jokes made while discussing the disappearance of Elizabeth ‘Tsontso’ Moselakgomo sparked backlash online. Also see: ‘Our society is slowly rotting’: Sol Phenduka speaks on Spring Day chaos The Podcast and Chill with MacG co-host faced criticism after a clip from the podcast circulated on social media, […]
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Following the raucous Spring Day behaviour that has brought chaos to most townships, Sol Phenduka shared his two cents on what is supposed to be a fun and lighthearted tradition. The radio personality reflected on how things had changed over the years, with the beginning of September bringing more destruction than anything else. Also see: Fatal […]
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Podcast host and media personality Sol Phenduka has responded after a recent episode sparked debate over a guest’s stories about her experiences at clubs. Also see: Sizwe Dhlomo reacts to adult website shutdown; Sol Phenduka dragged online The discussion unfolded after Naqueeda, a guest on the podcast, shared stories about encounters she had experienced while […]
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Sometimes a simple question online can send South African social media into full comedy mode. That is exactly what happened when media personality Sizwe Dhlomo weighed in on news that a well-known adult content website had been shut down in several countries and regions. The broadcaster shared a brief reaction on social media after hearing […]
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In South Africa’s entertainment world, silence rarely stays quiet for long. One raised eyebrow, one awkward clip, and suddenly, timelines are ablaze. That is exactly what happened when social media users began speculating about apparent tension between Sol Phenduka and Nota Baloyi. For days, fans dissected snippets and comments, trying to read between the lines. […]
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Sol Phenduka addresses tribal bias concerns as Ngizwe Mchunu joins Podcast and Chill Network Ngizwe Mchunu steps into a more permanent role at the Podcast and Chill Network, moving from guest appearances to hosting his own weekly segment, “Bhinca Nation”, alongside co-host Pinky Smalest. The show airs every Sunday at 8 pm, promising fresh content […]
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When celebrity headlines hit close to home South Africans are no strangers to celebrity stories becoming dinner table debates. This week, radio personality and podcaster Sol Phenduka added fuel to one of those conversations by urging couples to talk more deeply before getting married. His comments were sparked by the very public legal battle involving […]
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When crime news meets comedy South Africans are known for finding humour even in the toughest moments, and this week proved it once again. After news broke that the viral phone snatcher who had been causing chaos online was finally arrested, it was not the police statement that stole the spotlight. It was a perfectly […]
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A moment that hit close to home When reports surfaced about the death of a popular DJ in Johannesburg, the news landed heavily across the local music scene. For many, it was another grim headline in a city already grappling with violent crime. For Sol Phenduka, it was personal. Taking to social media, Phenduka reacted […]
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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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A simple photo roll becomes public conversation When media figure Sol Phenduka commented on a sequence of headshots of Springboks captain Siya Kolisi—comparing images from his early career with ones taken after his marriage—he struck a chord across South African social media. The reaction was swift and loud, underlining how much our sporting icons’ images […]
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