Sol Phenduka Weighs In on American Activist Charlie Kirk’s Shooting: “I Acknowledge the Poetic-Ness”
- American conservative activist Charlie Kirk, a close ally of President Donald Trump, was fatally shot on Wednesday, 10 September 2025 at Utah Valley University
- South African broadcaster Sol Phenduka shared his thoughts on Charlie Kirk's assassination and highlighted the irony in the situation
- Phenduka reflected on his experience as a podcaster and emphasised that he did not condone Charlie Kirk's assassination
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Seasoned media personality Sol Phenduka has reacted to the death of prominent American activist Charlie Kirk. Kirk, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, was fatally shot on Wednesday, 10 September 2025, at a public event at Utah Valley University.
As the world reacted to the passing of Charlie Kirk, prominent South African individuals Gareth Cliff and DJ Euphonik shared their thoughts. Sol Phenduka weighed in on Kirk’s tragic passing on the latest episode of Podcast and Chill.
Sol Phenduka reacts to Charlie Kirk's shooting
In an episode of Podcast and Chill that premiered on Monday, 15 September 2025, Phenduka shared his thoughts on Charlie Kirk’s passing. Comedian Mpho Popps joined the Podcast and Chill team in place of the absent MacG.
Former Big Brother Mzansi contestant Sol Phenduka, who lost his job because of nasty comments on an episode of Podcast and Chill, pointed out the irony of Kirk’s death.
He also shared that while he acknowledged the irony of the situation, considering Kirk advocated for the right to bear arms, Phenduka, who has gotten in trouble over his comments on Podcast and Chill, did not condone the American conservative activist’s shooting.
“I'm not celebrating his death, but I do acknowledge the poetic-ness of, you know, him saying, ‘A few murders is fine, but people need to keep guns,’ and then he goes out that way. I do acknowledge that, but I don't think he's deserving. You can't just be killed for your views, bro. As a podcaster, it would be silly to say, nah, yeah, he deserved the truth. We sit here, and people disagree. Somebody is disagreeing with my view now,” Phenduka said.
Watch the video below:
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Rorisang Thandekiso mourns Charlie Kirk
In a related development, Sol Phenduka isn't the only South African celebrity to react to the passing of Charlie Kirk.
South African presenter Rorisang Thandekiso expressed her heartbreak over the assassination of Charlie Kirk. In an Instagram story shared on her official account, the star relayed her feelings, thoughts and opinions on his passing, and it sparked a massive debate.
Netizens on social media were divided over Rorisang's stance on the American podcaster and activist's death.
Sol Phenduka and MacG head to China
Meanwhile, Briefly News reported that Sol Phenduka and MacG are heading to China for a historic Podcast and Chill episode.
After sharing details of the event, including the date and entry fees on X, Podcast and Chill fans weighed in with different views. While some fans congratulated MacG and the Podcast and Chill crew, others warned them ahead of their trip.
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