Sol Phenduka
On social media, radio host Sol Phenduka raised concerns with a post hinting at tragic news involving an individual in South Africa’s entertainment scene.
On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, Sol took to X to express his unease about some information he had received, although he did not provide any specifics.
His post read: “Eh 💔💔 this country. The violence is too much. I hope the news I’m hearing aren’t true. 😢”
Eh 💔💔 this country . The violence is too much . I hope the news I’m hearing aren’t true . 😢
— Thandubuntu (@Solphendukaa) December 16, 2025
The ambiguous tweet quickly led to widespread concern and speculation, prompting many users to attempt to deduce the subject of his message.
Reports soon emerged that a prominent South African DJ had been fatally shot in Johannesburg.
Following Sol’s tweet, SABC News journalist Chriselda Zozi-Lewis confirmed the shooting incident, indicating that police were on-site and investigating.
She stated that the name of the deceased would be disclosed after the family had been informed.
“A popular South African DJ has been shot dead in Johannesburg. The family is on scene as it is still cordoned off. We will mention the name once the family gives the go-ahead,” she wrote.
As information continued to develop, some users criticized Sol Phenduka for sharing incomplete details, arguing that his post only added to the confusion and anxiety before official confirmations were made.
As of the latest updates, authorities had not released the name of the DJ involved, as both investigations and family notifications were still active.
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A popular South African DJ has been shot dead in Johannesburg.
The family is on scene as it is still cordoned off.
We will mention the name once the family gives the go-ahead.More details to follow…#sabcnews pic.twitter.com/7WgbfdFD8s
— Chriselda Zozi Lewis (Babes Wendaba) (@Chriseldalewis) December 16, 2025
