By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Commercial radio station Kaya 959 has terminated the contract of podcaster and radio personality Sol Phenduka with immediate effect on Monday, 01 September 2025.
Phenduka’s termination of contract is linked to the derogatory comments made by his co-host on podcast and chill, MacGyver “MacG” Mukwevho about TV personality Minnie Dlamini.
Acting Kaya fm Managing Executive Dave Tiltmann in the statement, said the station cannot ignore behaviour that undermines its values or damages its reputation.
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 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.
“Trust, integrity, accountability, respect, and inclusivity are the foundations of Kaya 959. They guide everything we do on air, online and off air. We are answerable to our listeners, and when conduct falls short, we act decisively.”
Tiltmann has been appointed acting Managing Executive and board representative of Kayafm, effective on Monday, 28 July.
He is the current Group CEO of AME and brings more than 36 years of radio management experience to the role.AME also owns two unique and distinct brands: Algoa FM and OFM.