Sol Phenduka Explains Why Kaya FM Suspended Him: "But the Writing’s on the Wall"

Sol Phenduka Explains Why Kaya FM Suspended Him: "But the Writing’s on the Wall"

  • Sol Phenduka finally revealed why he was suspended by Kaya FM in a Podcast and Chill episode that aired on Thursday, 21 August 2025
  • Sol Phenduka shared how long he has been suspended and denied rumours of misconduct
  • Revealing the reason he was suspended, Sol Phenduka echoed a previous hint by a veteran broadcaster
Sol Phenduka confirms why Kaya FM suspended him
Sol Phenduka revealed why Kaya FM suspended him. Image: solphenduka, theivoryreserve
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Popular broadcaster Sol Phenduka has finally confirmed why Kaya FM suspended him.

Kaya FM stunned South Africans after suspending Sol Phenduka on Wednesday, 20 August 2025. Social media exploded with speculation after the radio station announced the Podcast and Chill co-host had been suspended. Now, Sol Phenduka has explained why he was suspended, ending social media speculation.

Sol Phenduka shares how long Kaya FM has suspended him

In a Podcast and Chill episode that aired on YouTube on Thursday, 21 August 2025, Sol Phenduka denied rumours that he was suspended because of something he had done at Kaya FM. He shared that he was suspended for seven days pending the outcome of the internal process.

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“A lot of people are assuming I did something; I did nothing. Literally. A lot of people think I did something. I didn't come to work, or I did something wrong at work, or I was unprofessional. Yeah, so this happened this morning, and I was surprised because when I left the meeting, they said, 'No, don't say anything, ' which I'm very good at keeping my stuff private. So, I was like, 'OK, that's fine', 'cause I'm suspended for seven days. It's chai," Sol Phenduka said.

Sol Phenduka confirms suspension linked to Minnie Dlamini

Sol Phenduka also confirmed what DJ Fresh had hinted at, that the suspension was linked to Minnie Dlamini.

“So, you know what it's about? It’s about the court case with Minnie. So, it’s an old story, but when the case happened then they came through. So obviously it's gonna be a matter of you bought the station to disrepute,” Sol Phenduka explained.

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Regarding his future at Kaya FM, Sol didn't sound optimistic.

“But the writings on the wall. But to me it's quite clear, man, the way this is going, you know, writing on the wall,” he said.

His Podcast and Chill co-hosts, MacG and Ghost Lady, applauded Sol Phenduka for being a professional.

Watch the video below:

Minnie Dlamini shares cryptic post amid Sol Phenduka's suspension

Minnie Dlamini shared a cryptic message on her Instagram account. On the day Sol Phenduka was suspended, Minnie took to her Instagram stories and shared a picture of herself in the United States.

In the picture, Minnie Dlamini wasn’t only serving legs, but also shared a cryptic message.

Sol Phenduka reveals why he was suspended
Sol Phenduka shared why Kaya FM suspended him. Image: Oupa Bopape/Gallo Images
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Slik Talk shares why Minnie Dlamini sued Sol Phenduka and MacG

Meanwhile, Briefly News reported that Slik Talk shared why he believes Minnie Dlamini sued Sol Phenduka and MacG.

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In a snippet shared by social media user @ThisIsColbert on Monday, 4 August 2025, Slik Talk suggested that Minnie decided to sue MacG as a last resort because her previous efforts to destroy him had failed.

Slik Talk alleged that Minnie Dlamini would stop at nothing to make sure that MacG and Sol Phenduka failed.

Source: Briefly News

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