When the internet buzzed with whispers that Robert Marawa and Thando Thabethe were engaged, many expected teasing commentary or outright denial. What we got from Sol Phenduka was a perfect blend of humour, insight, and relationship wisdom—all wrapped up in one playful pun. From Whisper to Podcast The rumours first picked up steam when social […]
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When Banter Becomes Bullying There’s a video clip doing the rounds right now, one that’s got South Africans reeling. It shows musician Ngizwe Mchunu on the show Podcast and Chill making remarks about Sol Phenduka’s weight, using the phrase “sdudla mafehlefehle.” A phrase some have taken as a direct act of body shaming. The backlash […]
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A call behind the scenes It wasn’t cameras or producers that drove Palesa Mphaki to reach out; it was something far more personal. In a candid moment on Podcast and Chill, Sol Phenduka revealed that the Married at First Sight SA star phoned him for guidance during the storm around her crumbling marriage with Tshepo […]
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When news broke that South Africa’s Ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, had died after reportedly falling from a Paris hotel, the country watched in silence. Then came the voices: opinion, suspicion, and hope for clarity. Among them was radio host and podcaster Sol Phenduka, who took to social media to say, plainly, that he does […]
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South Africa’s music world paused when Murumba Pitch suddenly announced they were splitting up. Now Sol Phenduka has stepped in with a breakdown of what’s happening behind the scenes, and it’s stirred both clarity and confusion across the Amapiano community. What Actually Unravelled In March 2025, both Thabang Innocent Mangolo and Emmanuel Nanga Mathye confirmed […]
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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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DJ, podcaster and broadcaster Solomzi Thandubuntu Phenduka, better known as Sol Phenduka, recently revealed the reason behind his suspension from Kaya 959. Many were left shocked, and some wondering about the reason behind his suspension when Sol told them to watch Podcast and Chill, where he co-hosts with MacG to hear more. On the podcast, […]
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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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South African radio star Sizwe Dhlomo has sparked controversy by accusing influencer Chris Excel of disappearing with donation money meant for General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The donations were raised to buy cattle for General Mkhwanazi after he was hailed as a hero for exposing corruption which allegedly involved high-ranking officials. The donation drive, initiated by Chris […]
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A recent episode of Podcast and Chill sparked controversy when Mcgyver Mukwevho better known as MacG, made a shocking and insensitive comment about Minnie Dlamini’s body during a discussion about her breakup with Dr Brian Monaisa. The conversation centred around why Minnie seemingly struggles to maintain relationships, with MacG’s remarks crossing boundaries and sparking widespread […]
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