Minnie Dlamini Distances Herself From Sol Phenduka’s Dismissal From Kaya FM
- Popular TV and radio personality Minnie Dlamini has responded to Kaya FM's decision to fire Sol Phenduka
- The actress has distanced herself from Phenduka's dismissal after it was reported that she's suing the podcasters for R2.5 million
- South Africans took to social media this week to react to Kaya FM's statement about Phenduka's dismissal
- Briefly News spoke to psychologist Paula Quinsee, who shared the psychological effects of job loss
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Award-winning media personality Minnie Dlamini has distanced herself from Sol Phenduka's recent dismissal from Kaya FM.
Phenduka, who was reportedly earning R100,000 per month from the radio station, was fired from the breakfast show on Monday, 1 September 2025.
News24 reported on Wednesday, 3 September 2025, that Dlamini states she’s ‘not involved’ in Phenduka’s dismissal from Kaya FM amid the legal battle with the podcaster and his Podcast and Chill co-host MacG Mukwevho.
"While I'm not involved in Kaya 959's internal decisions, I do appreciate that institutions are recognising the seriousness of the derogatory remarks that were made," said Dlamini.
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Sunday World reported in August 2025 that Dlamini is demanding R2.5 million from MacG Mukwevho and Sol Phenduka.
Dlamini is reportedly dragging the podcasters to the Equality Court for hate speech, unfair discrimination, and harassment based on sex or gender.
Kaya FM confirmed in a statement on Monday, 1 September 2025, that Phenduka was fired because of his comments about Dlamini on the Podcast and Chill.
"Kaya 959 cannot and will not condone comments made on the MacG podcast, 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.
Entertainment commentator Phil Mphela confirmed on his X account on Monday, 1 September 2025, that Phenduka has been fired from Kaya FM.
South Africans have mixed reviews about Phenduka's dismissal
@Joy_Zelda said:
"MacG will stop demeaning women. Thank you, Minnie Dlamini."
@KgadiyaBatho replied:
"@KayaON959, this is unfair to say the least! What did Sol do? He can't control what comes out of Mac G's mouth. Yo, ke a mo tshaba (I am scared of) Minnie Dlamini."
@Masta_Lavesta commented:
"Guys, is there a way to let @KayaOnAir management know that some of us are not happy with the dismissal of @Solphendukaa? This is grandstanding of the highest order. Phenduka did not say anything about Minnie Dlamini. He can't be found guilty by association #Justiceforsol."
@Gorthan_Sir wrote:
"Minnie Dlamini sorting out male arrogance in real time is so sweet. You could have just apologised, now a mess is following your friend."
@ActionKillerman responded:
"Minnie Dlamini does not deserve to be spoken so badly about on such a platform, by the people she never bothered. Sol Phenuka deserves what he got, and MacG must pay too."
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Psychological effects of losing a job
Psychologist Paula Quinsee spoke to Briefly News journalist Tayananiswa Zvikaramba and shared how losing a job can affect an individual.
"Experiencing a job loss can be traumatic for anyone as it taps right into our survival skill of being able to provide for ourselves and our loved ones and uncertainty of what the future may hold," she explained.
She shared how best one can handle the situation and seeing it as an opportunity rather than negatively.
"Being retrenched or starting over can provide an opportunity for a reset and fresh start in our career starting with reframing our situation by shifting our language from “I lost my job” to “I’m in transition.” It also gives us opportunities to participate in activities that can add value to our future job search and career options such as volunteering, short course certifications and creative projects that can help us develop new skills," she added.
Sizwe Dhlomo reacts to Sol Phenduka’s exit at Kaya FM
In more entertainment news, Briefly News previously reported that TV and radio personality Sizwe Dhlomo reacted to Kaya FM's decision to fire his colleague and co-host, Sol Phenduka.
The radio station angered South Africans on Monday, 1 September 2025, when it confirmed Phenduka's dismissal in a statement.
Fans of the Podcast and Chill YouTuber comforted him on social media following his departure from the radio station.
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Rae Seleme (Entertainment editor) Rae Seleme is a seasoned entertainment writer who kickstarted her writing career on TVSA. She has published articles on Iharare, ZAlebs, The South African before joining Briefly News. Rae obtained her BA Media Studies degree at the University of Limpopo, a copywriting postgraduate diploma from AAA School of Advertising and a PGCE at Unisa. Email: contact@briefly.co.za
Paula Quinsee (Certified Relationship Therapy Educator and founder of Engaged Humans) Paula Quinsee is the founder of Engaged Humans, facilitating connection between individuals and organisations to create a more human-connected world. She is a certified Imago Relationship Therapy educator and facilitator, NLP practitioner, PDA analyst, coach and trainer. Paula is also the author of two self-help guides - Embracing Conflict and Embracing No - as well as an international speaker, advocate for mental health and activist for gender-based violence.
