DJ Fresh Allegedly Discloses Why Sol Phenduka Was Suspended From Kaya 959

DJ Fresh Allegedly Discloses Why Sol Phenduka Was Suspended From Kaya 959

  • DJ Fresh has allegedly revealed the real reason why Sol Phenduka was suspended
  • Kaya 959 served the radio presenter with a suspension that caught many online users off guard, many of whom are demanding answers
  • However, according to Fresh, Sol's ongoing legal drama with another celebrity has now come back to bite him
DJ Fresh reportedly shared why Kaya 959 suspended Sol Phenduka
DJ Fresh allegedly revealed what led to So Phenduka's suspension from Kaya 959. Images: djfreshsa/ Instagram, Sol Phenduka/ Facebook
Source: UGC

Reports suggest DJ Fresh revealed the reason for Sol Phenduka's suspension from Kaya 959.

According to a statement from the station on 20 August 2025, Phenduka was suspended with immediate effect, with the station citing an ongoing "internal process" as the reason for the suspension.

However, MDN News claims in a Twitter (X) post on 21 August that DJ Fresh revealed that it was connected to the Minnie Dlamini defamation case against Phenduka and his Podcast and Chill co-host MacGyver "MacG" Mukwevho.

The lawsuit stems from the duo's statements about Dlamini's past relationships, as well as comments about her hygiene after her breakup with Dr Brian Monaisa.

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DJ Fresh revealed why Sol Phenduka was suspended
DJ Fresh claims that the comments made about Minnie Dlamini on 'Podcast and Chill' led to Sol Phenduka's suspension. Images: djfreshsa, minniedlamini
Source: Instagram

Briefly News revealed that Dlamini is seeking R1 million in damages for the impairment of her dignity. She is also demanding that the podcasters pay R1.5 million to a women’s organisation focused on gender-based violence.

While Phenduka has yet to address the suspension, Kaya assured its stakeholders that the matter is being handled with "fairness and sensitivity."

News of his suspension has circulated on social media, with online users debating the real cause of his dismissal.

Here's how social media reacted to Sol Phenduka's suspension

Fans defended Sol Phenduka, arguing that he never made any disparaging remarks about Minnie:

MokwadiMo said:

"But Sol didn't say anything there mos."

Sollybb22 defended Sol Phenduka

"This whole thing is nonsense. @Solphendukaa did not say anything about her. I wonder who's hating on Sol at Kaya, this is going to be interesting."

Lebohang___N asked:

"What did he do wrong? Wasn't MacG the instigator, and he just chuckled?"

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Kgapa_II wrote;

"Sol was defending Minnie; he never said anything bad about her. But even Mandla Hlatswayo died trying to save a woman."
Social media users weighed in on Sol Phenduka's suspension
Fans defended Sol Phenduka after Kaya 959 suspended him. Image: Sol Phenduka
Source: Facebook

Meanwhile, others said it was only a matter of time before Minnie dealt with Sol and MacG:

Wandile_Mthembu said:

"Nothing will ever dust me more than someone who gets into problems for running their mouth. All you had to do was shut up."

Tladi3T celebrated:

"I'm so happy! You guys will learn to respect women."

LadyBuurky wrote;

"Actions do have consequences."

Pinkdoll_love added:

"This situation highlights just how serious defamation and harmful commentary are being taken now, especially when it crosses into gender-based discrimination. Public platforms come with responsibility, and if boundaries are crossed, accountability is inevitable. Curious to see how this one unfolds."

Sizwe Dhlomo addresses Sol Phenduka suspension

In more Sol Phenduka updates, Briefly News shared online reactions to Sizwe Dhlomo's comment about his Kaya 959 co-host's suspension.

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Fans flooded Dhlomo with questions on whether he was fired, and he finally cleared the air on what was happening at the station.

Source: Briefly News

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Moroba Moroeng (Entertainment editor) Moroba Moroeng is an entertainment writer at Briefly News and a University of Johannesburg alumni (Public Relations and Communications, 2018). She was the content manager and, later, editor for HipHop Africa, where she honed her proofreading, leadership, and content management skills. Having begun her career as a content writer for Slikour OnLife, Moroba has over four years of experience as a writer specialising in music journalism and entertainment. She joined Briefly News in 2023 and passed a set of training courses by the Google News Initiative. Email: moroba.moroeng@briefly.co.za