Nota drags Sol Phenduka after being scammed
Nota Baloyi, a former music executive, has ignited a fresh controversy on social media, directing accusations at broadcaster and podcaster Sol Phenduka.
On 22 September, Nota took to Twitter to assert that Sol had scammed him after receiving a booking fee but failing to fulfill his obligations.
Nota claimed he paid Sol R15,000 in advance in May 2022 to host an event he was organizing.
While Sol did show up, Nota asserted that he “flatly refused to do the hosting job.”
To back his allegations, Nota posted a screenshot of an FNB payment made on 27 May 2022, expressing frustration over the situation as Sol never offered any form of apology.
“Booked Sol to host a gig & he showed up because I paid the full fee upfront, but flatly refused to do the HOSTING JOB. I took it on the chin, but he never apologised for scamming me. They always act innocent!” Nota wrote.
Booked Sol to host a gig & he showed up because I paid the full fee upfront but flatly refused to do the HOSTING JOB… I took it on the chin but he never apologised for scamming me. They always act innocent! https://t.co/o3YNdYIykS pic.twitter.com/u404XW106E
— MORAL Authority (@lavidaNOTA) September 22, 2025
In response to the allegations, Sol, who hosts the Podcast and Chill, appeared to take the situation lightly, replying with a witty remark.
“He has the receipts. He must open a case. Criminality isn’t good. Criminals should be behind bars, not out here podcasting and tweeting amongst us,” Sol stated.
🤣 he has the reciepts . He must open a case . Criminality isn’t good . Criminals should be behind bars not out here podcasting and tweeting amongst us 🤣🤣🤣🤣 https://t.co/EsHNwmG8tb
— Thandubuntu (@Solphendukaa) September 23, 2025
As the news circulated, social media users quickly chimed in with humorous comments, with some suggesting a “commission of enquiry” to investigate the claims.
One user joked, “@Solphendukaa, we need a commission to verify these allegations, my guy, and @ChrisExcel102 would be the chairman.”
Another user remarked, “I’m willing to do a commission of enquiry for both of y’all. I want to get to the bottom of this issue.”
