{"id":17792,"date":"2025-12-17T17:09:56","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T15:09:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=17792"},"modified":"2025-12-17T17:09:56","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T15:09:56","slug":"sol-phendukas-mysterious-tweet-sparks-worry-following-johannesburg-djs-fatal-shooting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/sol-phendukas-mysterious-tweet-sparks-worry-following-johannesburg-djs-fatal-shooting\/","title":{"rendered":"Sol Phenduka’s Mysterious Tweet Sparks Worry Following Johannesburg DJ’s Fatal Shooting"},"content":{"rendered":"
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On social media, radio host Sol Phenduka raised concerns with a post hinting at tragic news involving an individual in South Africa\u2019s entertainment scene.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

His post read: \u201cEh 💔💔 this country. The violence is too much. I hope the news I\u2019m hearing aren\u2019t true. 😢\u201d<\/p>\n

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Eh 💔💔 this country . The violence is too much . I hope the news I\u2019m hearing aren\u2019t true . 😢<\/p>\n

\u2014 Thandubuntu (@Solphendukaa) December 16, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The ambiguous tweet quickly led to widespread concern and speculation, prompting many users to attempt to deduce the subject of his message.<\/p>\n

Reports soon emerged that a prominent South African DJ had been fatally shot in Johannesburg.<\/p>\n

Following Sol\u2019s tweet, SABC News journalist Chriselda Zozi-Lewis confirmed the shooting incident, indicating that police were on-site and investigating.<\/p>\n

She stated that the name of the deceased would be disclosed after the family had been informed.<\/p>\n

\u201cA 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,\u201d she wrote.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

As of the latest updates, authorities had not released the name of the DJ involved, as both investigations and family notifications were still active.<\/p>\n

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JUST IN<\/p>\n

A popular South African DJ has been shot dead in Johannesburg.
\nThe family is on scene as it is still cordoned off.
\nWe will mention the name once the family gives the go-ahead.<\/p>\n

More details to follow\u2026#sabcnews<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/7WgbfdFD8s<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Chriselda Zozi Lewis (Babes Wendaba) (@Chriseldalewis) December 16, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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