Toya Delazy Defends Sol's GBV Apology, Says Sorry Sends a Message to Men

• Toya Delazy weighed in on Sol's apology over a GBV-related comment, making it clear the issue was never something to laugh about
• The singer revealed that Sol was one of the few men of influence who supported her during her own difficult personal experiences
• Mzansi had mixed reactions, with some backing Toya's stance and others questioning whether Sol deserved forgiveness again

Toya Delazy has broken her silence on Sol's public apology over his remarks about gender-based violence, and she's not shying away from her position. The singer took to X to address the situation directly, making clear that GBV has never been a laughing matter. She wrote:

"It's never been funny; men were misled to think they can laugh it off about GBV. Sorry doesn't cost a cent; it sends a message to any other guys out there who may still be thinking it's a joke."

Toya defends Sol despite the criticism

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What surprised many followers was that Toya Delazay did not simply condemn Sol. Instead, she offered a more nuanced take, drawing on her own personal history with him. When challenged by a fan telling her to leave Sol, she pushed back firmly.

"I love Sol. When I was going through my situations, he was one of the only men of influence in the industry offering support. Many men don't even recognise their faults; he did. Life is good."

Her message appeared to be less about excusing Sol's behaviour and more about acknowledging accountability as something meaningful in itself.

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Mzansi weighs in

The post drew a wave of reactions from across the platform, with opinions firmly divided.

@Moleane14 questioned what more could realistically be expected, writing:

"What else can he do then?"

Toya replied:

"It's good he said sorry."

@Drndarsky brought weight to the broader conversation:

"GBV is NOT A JOKE! It's on our doorstep and in our families. There have been Many Women I had to prepare for in voluntary counselling and guidance to win a Court case to get their protection... We need to stand together for Women and Children like good Soldiers."

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@NolwAzi_Tusini raised a pointed question:

"How many times will he be forgiven? I'm just checking because this is his third apology for similar behaviour that we are aware of."

@TMacx7 was less sympathetic toward Toya's position altogether:

"Wena tsamo twasa Toya tlohela Sol, y'all just projecting to wrong people."

@Genesis80579205 kept it short with:

"Ey phuma kule mzukulu ka Gatsha."

@Mbombo__1 added:

"Wena uhlanyiswa insangu, izokudla ize ikuqede."

Sol Phenduka apologised for his comments

Sol Phenduka released a video apology after making a joke during a Podcast and Chill episode about a woman who was missing at the time.

The woman's body was later discovered in Kimpton Park, turning what seemed like banter into a deeply distasteful moment.

Source: Briefly News