Sol Phenduka Reacts to Old Video of Mmusi Maimane Performing Kwaito on SABC1, Mzansi Amused
- A throwback clip of Mmusi Maimane performing a Kwaito song on a popular SABC1 show stirred buzz online
- Sol Phenduka weighed in on the video, joking about one of the lyrics from Mmusi Maimane's song
- The video left Mzansi both amused and stunned, with many enjoying the unexpected side of Mmusi Maimane
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Podcast and Chill co-host Sol Phenduka reacted to a throwback of a young Mmusi Maimane performing a Kwaito song on SABC1, leaving Mzansi amused.
Before he was debating in Parliament and rocking tailored suits, popular South African politician Mmusi Maimane had a bucket hat, a toothpick and dreams of making it big as a Kwaito star. A social media user resurfaced a video of a young Mmusi Maimane performing a Kwaito song, leaving Mzansi, including Sol Phenduka, amused.
Old video of Mmusi Maimane performing Kwaito resurfaces
On Wednesday, 6 August 2025, social media user @Sentletse took to X and shared a throwback video of the Build One South Africa (BOSA) leader performing one of his Kwaito songs on the popular SABC1 2000s Christian show, Crux.
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The video was captioned:
“Did you all know that Dr Maimane (Mjita wako kasi) was an aspiring kwaito star? 😂😂😂”
In the video, Mmusi Maimane was dressed in full Kwaito drip: a slim-fit t-shirt, jeans, a bucket hat and a toothpick in his mouth to complete the look. He performed his song alongside his dancers.
Sol Phenduka reacts to Mmusi Maimane's Kwaito throwback
The video sparked a buzz, and Sol Phenduka joined Mzansi in reacting to the video. Regarded as the king of puns, the former Big Brother Mzansi contestant found one of the lyrics from Mmusi Maimane’s song hilarious. The lyric was a play on Maimane’s first name. Sol Phenduka reacted:
“Not 'Kiss Mmusi'🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣”
Watch the video of a young Mmusi Maimane performing his Kwaito song below:
Netizens weigh in on Sol Phenduka's reaction
In the comments section under Sol Phenduka’s reaction, netizens weighed in with jokes and hard truths.
Here are some of the comments:
@Monametsiii argued:
“You see that politics is another way of generating income (salary or business) the rest is lies.”
@SanelePhakathii said:
“You can hear by his speeches in parliament ukuthi he's been an entertainer for a while.”
@TshepangPraise shared:
“I also remember a funny pun you made about him on the podcast😂😂”
@mondlindlovu10 remarked:
“This country is a movie, I tell you.”
@DmkLesh29 replied:
“Funny thing about this is that it is funny 😅😅😅”
@moroaswi19316 said:
“He was a Mandoza wannabe.”
@mmopai remarked:
“Now I understand his PHD research topic.”
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Sol Phenduka faces legal action over Podcast and Chill comments
Sol Phenduka's reaction to Maimane's throwback video comes at a time when he and his Podcast and Chill co-host MacG are facing legal action.
Briefly News reported that Sol Phenduka and MacG are being sued for millions by Minnie Dlamini.
Dlamini is suing the duo for remarks they made during an episode of Podcast and Chill while reacting to her break-up with cosmetic surgeon Dr Brian Monaisa.
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