Kaya FM Confirms Sol Phenduka’s Departure in a Statement

• Kaya FM shared on Monday, 1 September 2025, why popular radio personality Sol Phenduka was let go
• The radio station revealed in a statement that it will not condone comments made on the MacG vodcast, where Sol Phenduka is part of the presenting team
• Fans of the media personality took to social media to boycott the radio station, while others blamed MacG for the outcome

Johannesburg-based radio station Kaya FM has revealed in a statement that media personality Sol Phenduka has been fired.

This comes after the radio station suspended the podcaster and DJ on Wednesday, 20 August 2025, with immediate effect.

The former 5FM radio personality also hinted on his X account on Thursday, 21 August 2025, that he's been fired and updated his bio on his social media.

Entertainment commentator Phil Mphela shared Kaya FM's statement on his X account on Monday, 1 September 2025, after he was fired from the radio station.

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The radio station revealed in a statement: "Kaya 959 cannot and will not condone comments made on the MacG vodcast, where Sol Phenduka is an integral part of the presenting team.

"Misogynistic remarks made about actress Minnie Dlamini were unacceptable and inconsistent with respect owed to women," adds the radio station.

The Johannesburg-based radio station also shared that as a content provider of their breakfast show, Sol's alignment with comments made on the vodcast does not reflect who they are.

Acting Managing Executive Dave Tiltmann also shared that the radio station cannot ignore behaviour that undermines its values or damages its reputation.

Tiltmann also reveals that the Minnie Dlamini incident was a breach of Phenduka's independent contract, despite the podcaster's written assurance to Kaya management in June 2023 that such conduct would not recur.

South Africans slam the radio station

@GI_Irvin said:

"Now @Solphendukaa can wake up at 6 am, 8 am or stay in bed. Like most of us."

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@SuccessMalefa replied:

"Damn, SlikTalk did say being fired was inevitable. The Kaya bag was a good one. This is sad."

@PovertykillerB reacted:

"Sol is free!! Next podcast episodes will definitely be fire🔥."

@Custocentrix said:

"Bad move from Kaya. Even a mere junior lawyer can take Kaya to the cleaners for this dismissal."

@MothapoMW replied:

"Great loss to them, for us who listened because Sol was part of the show. We will stop listening."

@Ghosty_SA commented:

"Nah, Mac G is really f*cking up Sol Phenduka's career, bruh. MacG G is one of those toxic friends. You shouldn't hang out with. I hope Sol Phenduka will wake up one day and realise how MacG is holding him back. MacG is using Sol Phenduka."

Details about how Sol Phenduka secured a job at Kaya FM

In more entertainment news, Briefly News previously reported that broadcaster Sol Phenduka was suspended by Kaya FM on Wednesday, 20 August 2025.

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An old video suggesting why Sol Phenduka got the job at Kaya FM resurfaced after he was suspended.

Netizens expressed mixed reactions, with discussions focusing on the alleged owner of the radio station.

Source: Briefly News