Sol reacts to being mistaken for Mmapaseka Steve Letsike
Sol Phenduka had the internet buzzing after he humorously addressed Elon Musk’s AI bot, Grok, which had mistakenly identified him as Deputy Minister Mmapaseka Steve Letsike.
The media personality is frequently likened to the Deputy Minister responsible for Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities, but this incident showcased a mix-up coming from AI.
When someone prompted Grok to recognize a picture of Letsike, it confidently stated that it was, in fact, Phenduka.
Not pleased with the error, Sol took to X on Friday, 15 August 2025, to give the chatbot a piece of his mind in isiZulu.
“Ungazongibhedela wena @grok!!!” he wrote, which translates roughly to “Don’t mess with me!”
Grok then retracted its statement and apologized: “Uxolo Sol! Ngabe ngibe nephutha ngokuthi yiwe? Sicela ungichazele ukuthi ngubani ngempela lo muntu esithombeni. Ngizolungisa. 😊”
(“Sorry, Sol! Did I err in saying it was you? Please tell me who exactly is the person in the picture. I will correct it. 😊”)
Ungazongibhedela wena @grok !!! pic.twitter.com/lQzFTrtCkq
— Thandubuntu (@Solphendukaa) August 15, 2025
