Sol Phenduka Reacts After Fan Suggests Reason Kaya FM Suspended Him, Mzansi Weighs In

• Kaya FM allegedly suspended Sol Phenduka on Wednesday, 20 August 2025, sparking speculation
• A fan theorised why Sol Phenduka had been suspended, suggesting that the algorithm on X (Twitter) had given him the answer
• Sol Phenduka reacted to the theory, sparking reactions, with some linking his current suspension to a past struggle that allegedly cost him his job at another station

South Africans are demanding answers from Kaya FM after the surprise suspension of Sol Phenduka, and now fans are coming up with theories on why the radio station took that decision.

On Wednesday, 20 August 2025, Kaya FM announced that the popular broadcaster had been suspended pending the finalisation of an internal process. While the radio station did not provide more details, a fan suggested why Sol Phenduka was suspended, sparking a reaction from the Podcast and Chill host.

Fan suggests why Sol Phenduka was suspended

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After the entertainment and current affairs blog, MDN News shared that the Big Brother Mzansi alumni had been suspended, social media user @tshepom619 suggested that the algorithm on X had served an answer.

In the screenshot they shared, the MDN News update announcing Phenduka's suspension sat above a story about Minnie Dlamini's vacation in the United States, where she served legs. The fan cheekily captioned the post:

“When the algorithm throws the answer at you.”

Sol Phenduka reacts to fan's theory on why he was suspended

Reacting to the suggestion, Sol Phenduka neither confirmed nor denied the insinuation that Minnie Dlamini had something to do with his suspension. He responded in his typical playful style, with a one-liner and several laughing emojis. His response read:

“🤣🤣🤣🤣 foul.”

Netizens weigh in after Sol Phenduka reacts to fan's theory

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In the comment section underneath Phenduka’s reaction, several netizens suggested reasons why Kaya FM suspended him. While some netizens took a supportive approach, several claimed that he had been suspended because of an addiction that allegedly cost him his job at YFM. One netizen suggested he should reveal the reason during the Podcast and Chill episode scheduled to air on Thursday, 21 August 2025.

Here are some of the reactions:

@AzeeBoss said:

“We now know why you are suspended 😭 “

@OBhadela suggested:

“Ngomso, it must be part of the podcast. If you guys have already recorded, then the episode must be aired next week and record a new one for tomorrow.”

@lesly_keka21048 advised:

“@Solphendukaa, please don’t react or respond. Just keep your cool, my guy.”

@Lebohang5214 claimed:

“There was a time, brotherman got suspended for overindulgence in Cherokee D'ass content, I so hope it's not a reoccurrence of old habits.”

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@Zwely10111 asked:

“You were fired because of alcohol. Is that true, Sol? If it is true, then asdasheni 🍻🍻 Singabuyeki.”

@CisanaVuyo argued:

“Ya ne. Black people are the most jealous race of all. How can y'all be celebrating without getting the full story? Y'all have been waiting for his downfall.”

Old clip detailing how Sol Phenduka allegedly got Kaya FM job resurfaces

Meanwhile, Briefly News reported that an old video detailing how Sol Phenduka allegedly secured a job at Kaya FM resurfaced amid his suspension.

A popular podcast host claimed that they played a part in Phenduka securing the job at the radio station. They alleged that they made a call to the alleged co-owner of the station to help Sol get the gig.

Proofreading by Roxanne Dos Ramos, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.

Source: Briefly News