Sol Phenduka Weighs In After Madlanga Commission Stalls: “It’s Clear That There Is Rot”

• Sol Phenduka reacted after the commission set up to probe General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's claims was postponed
• He observed that the postponement was evidence that General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's claims were true
• Netizens largely agreed with Sol Phenduka, arguing that the delay was intentional

Popular broadcaster Sol Phenduka weighed in after the commission of inquiry that is probing the KwaZulu-Natal police boss Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s allegations was postponed indefinitely.

Fellow broadcaster Mbuyiseni Ndlozi changed tune and slammed Cyril Ramaphosa after the commission of inquiry chaired by retired Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga stalled. In a statement, retired Justice Madlanga shared that the development wasn’t of the commission’s making, but unfulfilled commitments by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development.

After the Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System released a statement on Tuesday, 26 August 2025, Sol Phenduka shared a scathing observation.

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Sol Phenduka reacts after commission probing Mkhwanazi’s claims stalls

The radio personality, who was recently suspended by Kaya FM, suggested that the stalling of the commission made it clear that the criminal justice system is captured. He said the beneficiaries of the captured system are pulling all the stops to ensure the Madlanga Commission doesn’t kick off. The post was captioned:

“Commission of Inquiry into the criminal infiltration of our criminal justice system and our politicians has been stalled. It's clear that there is rot, and many people within do not want it to see the light of day.”

See the post below:

Netizens weigh in after Sol Phenduka reacts to Madlanga commission stalling

In the comments, several netizens agreed with Sol Phenduka and proposed possible solutions.

Here are some of the comments:

@sto0018 agreed:

“They stalled it because too many hands are dirty 😒 If a Commission meant to clean the criminal justice system can’t even start due to “infrastructure delays”, then it’s not logistics, it’s protection. Rotten system protecting itself.”

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@ZolekaMaseko15 said:

“Every delay serves those who fear exposure. If the system were serious about accountability, the Commission would already be running. This stalling only deepens public distrust.”

@LincolnLumbe asked:

“Will the President finish his term? Highly doubtful.”

@Thokoza88288017 argued:

“This is what happens when citizens decide to be docile. We will be spectators as corrupt individuals block accountability. By now, we should be occupying the streets and calling for Ramaphosa to step down. His own comrades are beginning to admit that HE HAS NO SOLUTIONS for the country.”

@AkoDikana questioned:

“What are these things that need to be procured? This is not the first commission we have had. What happened to the equipment that was used in the last commission? Why is procuring the only option? Don't we have other options?”

Sol Phenduka reveals why he won’t return to radio soon

Meanwhile, Sol Phenduka shared his plans should Kaya FM proceed to fire him.

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Briefly News reported that Sol Phenduka shared why he won't return to radio presenting should Kaya FM dismiss him after concluding its internal process.

Speaking during a Podcast and Chill episode that aired on Thursday, 21 August 2025, Phenduka hinted on the show that he was already getting offers from other radio stations, but said he didn't want to be a radio presenter.

Source: Briefly News