Sizwe Dhlomo Addresses Sol Phenduka’s Suspension at Kaya FM, Mzansi Reacts: “Danko, We Were Worried”

• Kaya FM announced Sol Phenduka had been suspended without giving details, which led to speculation
• Responding to a fan on X, Kaya FM co-host Sizwe Dhlomo cleared the air on Sol Phenduka
• An old video detailing how Sol Phenduka allegedly got the job at Kaya FM resurfaced amid his suspension
• Briefly News asked financial expert Fulufhelani Mashapha how high-profile public disputes, such as Sol Phenduka’s suspension, impact the financial side of South Africa’s media industry

Seasoned broadcaster Sizwe Dhlomo has cleared the air on Sol Phenduka’s suspension from Kaya FM following speculation. Dhlomo co-hosts the Breakfast show slot every weekday with Phenduka on Kaya 959.

Kaya FM announced that Sol Phenduka had been suspended with immediate effect as he undergoes an "internal process". Without divulging any more information, the announcement sparked speculation on social media, and Sizwe Dhlomo stepped in to clear some confusion.

Sizwe Dhlomo clears the air on Sol Phenduka's suspension at Kaya FM

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On Wednesday, 20 August 2025, social media user @Khumo_20220718 inquired whether Sol Phenduka had been fired. The question read:

“Bathi Sol is fired? Wenzeni? (They said Sol is fired? What happened?)”

Sizwe Dhlomo clarified that Sol Phenduka had not been fired and asked the social media user and others not to panic. Dhlomo’s response read:

“No man. Sol’s not fired. Chill.”

Briefly News asked financial expert Fulufhelani Mashapha about the financial impact of high-profile public disputes, like Sol Phenduka’s suspension, on South Africa’s media industry. She said:

"High-profile disputes, such as Sol Phenduka’s suspension, can disrupt revenue flows in South Africa’s media industry. Advertisers often pause or cancel deals to avoid brand association with controversy, reducing ad revenue for stations. "

Netizens react after Sizwe Dhlomo clarifies Sol Phenduka's suspension

In the comment section, netizens reacted with a mixture of humour and relief. Others speculated about the state-of-the-art home studio Sizwe Dhlomo is building at his spacious mansion. While some suggested reasons for Sol Phenduka's suspension, others alluded to Dhlomo’s past situation with Unathi Nkayi.

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Here are some of the comments:

@AsanteGraceX said:

“Once the owner says so, we trust. Otherwise, he was going to chill at the chill gang.”

@MzamoDudula replied:

“Now I know Sol is safe.”

@ELigegise13038 claimed:

“We know you are building him a studio.”

@DaReal_EmKay47 suggested:

“I think @Solphendukaa got suspended because of the comment he made after his song was played ('Diqabang'), and the title was not written well. Sol said, ‘Someone from the music department has a problem with me,’ live on the radio. That's hate speech. I might be wrong 🤷”

@maJiyane26 pleaded:

“@SizweDhlomo Bhuti, please 🙏 help @Solphendukaa sort out his situation there, Kaya seems like a good place of work that understands him, we don't want him to end up where they just want him for clout. Please bhuti.”

@Khumo_20220718 remarked:

“Danko. We were so worried!”

KkMkhathin60828 highlighted:

“Working with Sizwe Dhlomo ends in suspension or dismissal. Unisa PHD thesis, where are you?”

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@Bizlifestyle4 said:

“We know he's not fired. We want to know about the suspension. My gut is telling me a woman is involved.”

Details of how Sol Phenduka allegedly landed Kaya FM job emerge

After Sol Phenduka's suspension by Kaya FM, an old video detailing how he allegedly secured the job at Kaya FM resurfaced, as reported by Briefly News.

A popular podcast host alleged that they played a role in Phenduka securing the job at the radio station. They also claimed that they called the alleged co-owner of the station to help Sol land the radio presenting gig.

Proofreading by Roxanne Dos Ramos, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.

Source: Briefly News