Dineo Ranaka reflects on working relationship with Sol Phenduka at Kaya FM
Former Kaya FM presenter Dineo Ranaka has opened up about her experience co-hosting the station’s breakfast show alongside Sol Phenduka.
Speaking candidly in a recent podcast interview, Ranaka reflected on the dynamics between herself and Phenduka, revealing the challenges she faced during their time working together.
Ranaka, who has since returned to Metro FM, explained that there were often moments of tension during their shows.
“I am your senior given the flagship of the show, so, calm down — I did not sign a contract to be trained on radio, I signed a contract because of what I bring into radio,” she said.
Her comments suggest that there may have been a lack of clear boundaries or mutual understanding between her and Phenduka, leading to friction during their co-hosting duties.
Dineo was brought onto Kaya FM in 2022 to lead the breakfast show, with Phenduka serving as her co-host.
However, reports at the time indicated that listeners were often critical of the show’s chemistry, with some feeling that Phenduka was being overshadowed or that their synergy needed work..
Fired Kaya FM breakfast host, Dineo Ranaka takes a jab at Sol??😳😳
I hope not, cause it’s in a bad taste.
“I am your senior given the flagship of the show,so, calm down—I did not sign a contract to be trained on radio, I signed a contract because of what I bring into radio,”😭 pic.twitter.com/9hHlijd8Uq
— YaseBlock B 🇸🇿 (@ThisIsColbert) April 27, 2025