"The Hug Wasn't Genuine": SA Reacts To a Video of Sol Phenduka And Skomota

"The Hug Wasn't Genuine": SA Reacts To a Video of Sol Phenduka And Skomota

  • Reality TV star Skomota recently caused a buzz on social media when he embraced Sol Phenduka in a video
  • A video of the former 5FM radio personality and the dancer hugging at a club trended on social media over the weekend
  • Fans of Skomota and the Podcast and Chill co-host commented on the clip shared by Phenduka on Monday, 17 November 2025
SA comments on Sol Phenduka and Skomota's video
Mzansi reacts to a video of Sol Phenduka and Skomota hugging. Image: Skomota
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TikTok sensation Skomota and radio personality Sol Phenduka had social media talking over the weekend when a video of their interaction went viral online.

The Limpopo-born reality TV star, who recently impressed his fans with his dance moves, was spotted hugging Phenduka in a viral clip.

Phenduka, who recently defended Young Stunna online, was seen Skomota hugging the dancer several times in the video, with some fans sharing that they almost kissed.

The former Kaya FM radio personality shared the video of his interaction with Skomota on his X account on Monday, 17 November 2025.

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"Skomoyolis," he captioned the video.

Social media responds to the video

@Waylonjunior said:

"I really don't like how fake you were towards 'Skomi'. That hug doesn't seem genuine at all, and you know it, and it’s sad because he was genuinely happy to see you."

@vuyoe_ reacted:

"Niphephe bo Sol, homie almost lamza’d you."

@UbuntuTruth responded:

"DM Skomi and arrange an appointment for hugs. Give him a genuine one."

@tebogo_leso wrote:

"The return hug was almost a mchwaaa."

@Thabelome replied:

"Look at how happy some people are to see you. I was this happy at Emperor's Palace when you gave me a cold soldier madafaka Sol."

@TheGeopol wrote:

"You were scared he would do something else, the boy is showing you love, bro, the same way you tried giving that a-hole Cassper."

@Denni_dawg responded:

"This is how I want people to act when they see me after a long time."

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@MfanaMoruti said:

"Bro, someone on Facebook said you two look alike, now I can't unsee it... I'm not saying he is right, but from some odd angle, he has a point."

Professor117496 wrote:

"You can tell he’s really your fan, genuinely happy to see you."

@Thiba_mowe replied:

"You almost ran away from that third hug, didn't you?"

@MihlaliNtanta1 said:

"Skomi nearly kissed you, but I can't prove it."

@UbuntuTruth responded:

"Sorry, but Junior is not fair. Sol hugged Skomi three times in the very shortest space of time."

@BlackLckd said:

"He big bro'd you lol You were reaching for a handshake and bro was like nah, 'bring it in here, my boy' and held you hard."
A video of Skomota and Sol Phenduka trends
SA is puzzled by a clip of Sol Phenduka and Skomota. Image: Getty Images
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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