Podcaster Sol Phenduka responded to backlash over a vague tweet he posted just before the death of DJ Warras was officially announced. His post, hinting at a major loss in the industry without naming anyone, caused widespread concern online. Once the news confirmed the popular broadcaster's passing, many accused Phenduka of being insensitive and needlessly cryptic.
He told an outlet that he deliberately withheld the name out of respect for the family, lacking their consent to share the information. Phenduka stated his emotional tweet reflected his own shock upon hearing unconfirmed reports, adding that causing panic was never his goal. He extended his condolences to the DJ's loved ones.
Following the confirmation, Phenduka highlighted a past plea from DJ Warras to former mayor Herman Mashaba about crime in Johannesburg's central district, the same area where the DJ was later killed. He called on Mashaba to address the city's violence.
He told an outlet that he deliberately withheld the name out of respect for the family, lacking their consent to share the information. Phenduka stated his emotional tweet reflected his own shock upon hearing unconfirmed reports, adding that causing panic was never his goal. He extended his condolences to the DJ's loved ones.
Following the confirmation, Phenduka highlighted a past plea from DJ Warras to former mayor Herman Mashaba about crime in Johannesburg's central district, the same area where the DJ was later killed. He called on Mashaba to address the city's violence.
