Sol Phenduka fired

PODCAST and Chill with MacG co-presenter Sol Phenduka has been fired by radio station Kaya 959 over misogynistic comments targeting Minnie Dlamini.

In a statement issue on Monday evening, the station confirmed the termination of Phenduka with immediate effect following a review of recent public conduct.

TV producer and presenter Dlamini initiated legal proceedings against “Podcast and Chill” co-hosts MacGyver “MacG” Mukwevho and Phenduka.

She has taken them to the Equality Court and is demanding R2.5 million in damages for hate speech, unfair discrimination and harassment based on sex or gender.

Acting Managing Executive Dave Tiltmann in the statement, said the station cannot ignore behaviour that undermines its values or damages its reputation.

He said: “Kaya 959 cannot and will not condone comments made on the MacG Vodcast, where Sol Phenduka is an integral part of the presenting team. 

“Misogynistic remarks made about actress Minnie Dlamini were unacceptable and inconsistent with respect owed to women. 

“As a content provider of our flagship breakfast show, his alignment with comments made on the vodcast does not reflect who we are as a station, nor what our listeners expect of us.”

Tiltmann added that the incident is a further material breach of Phenduka’s Independent Contract. 

“Despite Sol’s written assurance to Kaya management in June 2023 that such conduct would not re-occur, whilst acknowledging his responsibilities as a representative of the station, apologising to the Kaya family and stakeholders, and committing to upholding the standards expected of him.”

Phenduka confirmed that he had been fired on X when asked by a user if he would be back on the airwaves. “No . They fired me,” he said