Sol Phenduka Allegedly Suspended From Kaya 959 With Immediate Effect

• Sol Phenduka is said to have been suspended from Kaya959 with immediate effect
• The radio personality and podcast host appears to be in hot water with his employer, however, no further details have been revealed
• Social media users are scratching their heads to figure out what could have led to the sudden decision

Sol Phenduka has reportedly been placed on suspension from Kaya959.

In a statement said to be from Kaya, shared by Twitter (X) user TvblogbyMLU on 20 August 2025, the popular radio station confirmed that Phenduka had been suspended with immediate effect as he undergoes an "internal process":

"This step has been taken pending the outcome of an internal process currently underway. The station is committed to following due process, and no further details will be shared at this stage. Updates will be provided once the internal process has been concluded and a final decision has been reached."

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Without divulging any more information, the announcement sparked scepticism on social media, as fans demanded answers to what could have led to the suspension.

Phenduka shares a breakfast slot with Sizwe Dhlomo, called Siz The World, and, in 2024, was rumoured to be leaving the station, although Dhlomo later dispelled the allegations.

He is also a co-host on Podcast and Chill with MacG, which recently faced controversy and more trouble with actress Minnie Dlamini over Mac's disparaging comments about her.

Sol recently celebrated his third work anniversary at Kaya on 1 July, but it may have been his last.

Without any word from Sol on the suspension, more details on the case will be revealed as the story develops.

Here's what social media said about Sol Phenduka's suspension

Fans and followers are curious to know what could have led to Sol's suspension, with some flooding his comments section on previous posts. Read some of their comments.

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pf_munky asked:

"What happened?"

ThembaSindane10 was curious:

"What did Phenduka do now?"

princefabiawa asked:

"Sbali, they said you were suspended from Kaya 959. What happened? What did you do?"

ThembaSindane10 quizzed Sol Phenduka:

"Why did Kaya suspend you?"

Bongekile920283 was shocked:

"Yhoo!"

nonfrommyside posted:

"I’m not sure what they expected."

Meanwhile, it appears some netizens are pleased with the news:

Bathandwa95 said:

"Some good news!"

Mpumieh19 exclaimed:

"Good!"

Lebogang_ML revisited the Minnie Dlamini saga:

"Ooh, Minnie Dlamini's ancestors."

Sizwe Dhlomo opens up about receiving an acting gig

In an earlier report, Briefly News shared online reactions to Sizwe Dhlomo claiming to have been offered an acting gig in a once-popular drama series.

The radio presenter revealed how he politely turned down the offer, and fans admired his decision.

However, some social media users slammed his claims and failed to believe that his story was true:

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oscarphilus5 didn't believe him:

"Lol, we all tell these kinds of stories to ladies we're interested in, and Sizwe really knows how to lie, shame."

CChaena48754 wasn't buying it:

"Dinangwe, you like being the main character. Now I see why people say you like acting like a slay queen."

Source: Briefly News