Johannesburg-based radio station Kaya FM introduced the rapid termination of podcaster and radio character Sol Phenduka’s contract on Monday 1 September.
SOL PHENDUKA FIRED FROM KAYA FM
Kaya FM introduced that they’ve terminated Sol Phenduka’s contract with rapid impact on Monday 1 September. Sol Phenduka co-hosted Kaya FM’s breakfast present Siz the World with common radio character Sizwe Dhlomo and sportscaster Mpho Maboi and newsreader Mfundo Mabalane.
Like Sol Phenduka beforehand talked about, the suspension was because of the courtroom case between him, MacGyver ‘MacG’ Mukwevho and Minnie Dlamini. The choice adopted an inside evaluate of Phenduka’s public conduct.
“Kaya 959 can not and won’t condone feedback made on the MacG Vodcast, the place Sol Phenduka is a presenter. Misogynistic remarks made about actress Minnie Dlamini had been unacceptable and inconsistent with the respect owed to girls,” mentioned performing Managing Govt Dave Tiltmann.
Tiltman went on to say Phenduka’s alignment with the remarks didn’t mirror the values of the station nor the expectations of the viewers. The Podcast and Chill host was reportedly given a written assurances that such conduct wouldn’t be repeated, again in 2023.
“Belief, integrity, accountability, respect, and inclusivity are the foundations of Kaya 959. They information every part we do on air, on-line and off air. We’re answerable to our listeners, and when conduct falls quick, we act decisively,” he mentioned.
COURT CASE BETWEEN SOL PHENDUKA, MACG AND MINNIE DLAMINI
Minne Dlamini is reportedly suing MacG and Phenduka for R2.5 millionin damages for hate speech, unfair discrimination and harassment based mostly on intercourse or gender. The actress expressed that she was in deep ache after the pair made “derogatory” remarks about her, following her break up from celeb Physician Brian Monaisa.
Sol Phenduka opened up about his suspension on an episode of Podcast and Chill, which he co-hosts with MacGyver ‘MacG’ Mukwevho. He mentioned that he feels the suspension is because of the courtroom case with media character Minnie Dlamini.
“You understand what it’s about; it’s in regards to the courtroom case with Minnie,” he mentioned.
On the time, Phenduka went on to say that he was shocked when the radio station launched an announcement as a result of he was requested to maintain it personal
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