Sol Phenduka Ironically Lands 2025 Telkom Radio Awards Nomination Months After ‘Kaya 959’ Firing
- Radio presenter Sol Phenduka was nominated for the upcoming Telkom Radio Awards
- Months after being fired from Kaya 959, Sol was nominated for his radio show, and fans couldn't help but comment on how ironic the situation had turned out
- Taking to the comment section, supporters were floored with laughter at the incident and wondered whether Sol would be reinstated
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Talk about a comeback! Sol Phenduka was nominated for the prestigious Telkom Radio Awards, representing the very radio station that previously fired him.
Months after Kaya 959 kicked him to the curb, the Podcast and Chill co-host was vindicated with a nomination in the Best Traffic Presenter category for Siz the World, making it one of Kaya's nine nominations at the awards.
Reacting to the announcement on Monday, 17 November 2025, Sol celebrated the nomination without commenting on the situation's irony.
"Look who's nominated for best traffic presenter at the radio awards."
The show, which he co-hosted with Mpho Maboi and Mfundo Mabalane, with Sizwe Dhlomo as the main presenter, quickly became a fan-favourite due to Sol's informative and humorous take on current affairs.
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He was suspended in August over his ongoing multi-million-rand defamation case with Minnie Dlamini, involving his Podcast and Chill co-host, MacGyver "MacG" Mukwevho.
The lawsuit stems from Mac's statements about Dlamini's past relationships and marriage, and comments about her hygiene after her breakup with Dr Brian Monaisa.
Less than a month later, Sol's contract with Kaya was terminated, igniting outrage among listeners and fans of the presenter.
While he has yet to announce his return to radio, fans now wonder whether the nomination would force his Kaya bosses to reconsider and reinstate him.
Read Sol Phenduka's reaction below.
Fans react to Sol Phenduka's nomination
Supporters celebrated, although many couldn't help but laugh at how the tables had turned, even offering to vote and increase Sol's chances of winning. Read some of their comments below.
TV and radio personality Sizwe Dhlomo laughed:
"Lol! Congratulations, champ!"
Ezyflo commented:
"They are gonna want you back asap if they haven't called you by now. Expect good news in January, Sol."
anelisangwane_ wrote:
"Nah, your ancestors definitely have your back!"
TheRealKoky said:
"Scenes when you win it."
Mogoshadi_ posted:
"Let’s vote for Sol. I want to see something."
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unclescrooch added:
"It will be very awkward when you win."
UMntuNgabantu joked:
"Imagine being awarded for doing a great job, for a job that you are not doing."
ntokomduna was concerned:
"I'm scared that if Sol wins the award, it will be received by Kaya representatives."
MphoTaedi added:
"@KayaON959 was mad fun with you in there, @Solphendukaa. Truth be told, you paired well with @SizweDhlomo, and personally, I really enjoyed it. I wish things could have worked out otherwise."
TshepoRamabu2 responded:
"They must hire you again! You're the best traffic reporter."
Sizwe Dhlomo and Sol Phenduka spark reunion rumours
In an earlier report, Briefly News shared online reactions to Sizwe Dhlomo and Sol Phenduka's playful exchange on social media.
Fans went into full speculation mode, suspecting that the pair may be planning a reunion on the airwaves, and many were excited to finally hear them together again.
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