{"id":24926,"date":"2025-08-25T14:21:36","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T12:21:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=24926"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:58:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:58:22","slug":"sol-phenduka-suspension-minnie-dlamini-lawsuit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/sol-phenduka-suspension-minnie-dlamini-lawsuit\/","title":{"rendered":"Sol Phenduka Links His Suspension to R2.5M Minnie Dlamini Lawsuit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Radio and podcast personality Sol Phenduka has confirmed that his recent suspension from Kaya FM is directly related to the ongoing legal dispute involving media personality Minnie Dlamini. Dlamini launched a R2.5 million lawsuit earlier this month against Phenduka and his podcast co-host MacGyver \u201cMacG\u201d Mukwevho, citing hate speech and harassment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELEVANT ARTICLE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/minnie-dlamini-takes-legal-action\/\">Sol Phenduka Links His Suspension to R2.5M Minnie Dlamini Lawsuit<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#background-of-the-lawsuit\" data-level=\"2\">Background of the Lawsuit<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#suspension-by-kaya-fm\" data-level=\"2\">Suspension by Kaya FM<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#reactions-and-implications\" data-level=\"2\">Reactions and Implications<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#lebo-ms-solidarity-with-minnie-dlamini\" data-level=\"2\">Lebo M\u2019s Solidarity with Minnie Dlamini<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#the-broader-context\" data-level=\"2\">The Broader Context<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"background-of-the-lawsuit\">Background of the Lawsuit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Minnie Dlamini filed the case in the Equality Court, seeking R1 million in damages for herself and an additional R1.5 million in donations to a women\u2019s organisation. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizen.co.za\/entertainment\/its-about-the-court-case-with-minnie-says-sol-phenduka-on-the-reason-behind-his-suspension\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The suit<\/a> accuses Phenduka and Mukwevho of making misogynistic, degrading remarks about Dlamini on their popular <em>Podcast and Chill with MacG<\/em>. These comments allegedly included insults about Dlamini\u2019s relationships and personal life, including a humiliating joke suggesting that she had poor genital hygiene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dlamini argues that these statements constitute hate speech, unfair discrimination, and harassment, and that they have harmed her dignity. Despite a half-hearted apology issued by Mukwevho, Dlamini has rejected it, insisting that both men face legal consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ALSO READ:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/kaya-fm-suspends-sol-phenduka\/\">Kaya FM Suspends Sol Phenduka Amid Internal Investigation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-179924966\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"suspension-by-kaya-fm\">Suspension by Kaya FM<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On 20 August 2025, Kaya FM announced the immediate suspension of Sol Phenduka pending an internal investigation. The station did not initially disclose the reasons behind the suspension. Soon after, Phenduka broke his silence, stating on the <em>Podcast and Chill<\/em> show that his suspension was indeed linked to the court case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phenduka clarified that his suspension was not due to any unprofessional behaviour or misconduct at work but was a response by Kaya FM management, likely concerned about reputational damage ahead of the court proceedings. He mentioned that the station had recently undergone management changes and entered a partnership with United Stations, intensifying scrutiny over its public image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"reactions-and-implications\">Reactions and Implications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Phenduka described the suspension as a &#8220;seven-day pause,&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/centralnews.co.za\/sol-phenduka-confirms-seven-day-suspension-from-kaya-fm-over-minnie-dlamini-lawsuit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pending outcome<\/a> of the allegations. MacG, his co-host, labelled the lawsuit as an &#8220;old story&#8221; but acknowledged that the case had escalated tensions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sources close to Kaya FM revealed that the station was worried <a href=\"https:\/\/iol.co.za\/entertainment\/celebrity-news\/2025-08-04-minnie-dlamini-sues-podcast-and-chill-hosts-for-r2-5-million-over-harassment-and-hate-speech\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the legal matter<\/a> could tarnish its reputation, especially since the lawsuit involves allegations of hate speech tied directly to comments made on a show hosted by Phenduka and Mukwevho. The station demanded explanations from Phenduka and reportedly weighed whether to terminate his contract based on his response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1926257493\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"lebo-ms-solidarity-with-minnie-dlamini\">Lebo M\u2019s Solidarity with Minnie Dlamini<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The lawsuit and suspension have <a href=\"https:\/\/sundayworld.co.za\/news\/lebo-m-stands-in-solidarity-with-minnie-dlamini-against-macg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">drawn attention<\/a> from South African media figures, notably Lebo M, the respected music producer and cultural icon. Lebo M publicly expressed solidarity with Minnie Dlamini, praising her courage in taking a stand against hate speech and harassment. He emphasised the importance of protecting women\u2019s dignity in the media and called for accountability from those who spread misogynistic and harmful narratives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lebo M\u2019s support <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeslive.co.za\/tshisa-live\/tshisa-live\/2025-08-23-this-is-sas-fight-lebo-m-foundation-stands-with-minnie-dlamini-and-gbv-survivors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">highlights<\/a> growing awareness and intolerance within the entertainment industry regarding gender-based abuse and discrimination. His backing lends weight to Dlamini\u2019s fight for justice and encourages other public figures to uphold respectful and responsible communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-broader-context\">The Broader Context<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The incident has sparked broader conversations in the South African media landscape about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news24.com\/life\/arts-and-entertainment\/celebrities\/writings-on-the-wall-sol-phenduka-fears-kaya-959-exit-after-shocking-suspension-20250822-0350\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">responsibilities<\/a> of public figures and the boundaries of free speech, particularly regarding respectful treatment of women in the industry. The case <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sowetanlive.co.za\/news\/2025-08-21-sol-watch-phenduka-suspended-because-of-minnies-court-case\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">highlights<\/a> the growing intolerance for misogyny and harassment in entertainment and social media platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Minnie Dlamini\u2019s lawsuit demands not only financial compensation but also a formal, court-approved apology to her and women in general, underscoring the serious nature of the charges lodged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Sol Phenduka confirms he&#39;s been suspended from Kaya for 7 days due to the Minnie Dlamini case from Podcast and Chill with Mag G <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/iImErZ0JHC\">pic.twitter.com\/iImErZ0JHC<\/a><\/p>&mdash; News Live SA (@newslivesa) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/newslivesa\/status\/1958533798490218541?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">August 21, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/newslivesa\/status\/1958533798490218541\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X\/Twitter<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sol Phenduka links his Kaya FM suspension to the R2.5 million lawsuit filed by Minnie Dlamini over hate speech allegations on their podcast. 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