Social Media Buzz: Deputy Minister Mistaken For Media Personality At SONA 2025

• One observant social media user lit up the internet after spotting Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation Isaac Seitlholo at the State of the Nation Address (SONA) 2025, noting his striking resemblance to popular media personality Sol Phenduka.
• Both men share similar hairstyles and glasses, sparking a wave of laughter and memes across social media platforms as South Africans couldn't believe their eyes.
• The online world buzzed with jokes and creative memes about the uncanny resemblance between these two public figures, turning a political event into a viral sensation.

Let me tell you, folks, the internet is a funny place. Just when you think you’ve seen it all, a single photo from SONA 2025 sent social media into a frenzy. Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation Isaac Seitlholo was spotted during the State of the Nation Address, and his resemblance to media personality Sol Phenduka was so uncanny that it left everyone doing a double-take. It all started when content creator @KingBrainy17 shared the photo on X, pointing out the striking similarity with a caption that summed up the nation's reaction:

"Sol Phenduka is everywhere😭😭😭"

Take a look at the viral post below and see for yourself.

Who Are These Lookalikes?

Let’s break this down. First, we’ve got Sol Phenduka, a name that’s practically synonymous with South African entertainment. Born Solomzi Thandubuntu Phenduka on February 18, 1987, in Vosloorus, this guy’s got charisma oozing out of his pores. He’s made a name for himself as a radio host, music DJ, and podcast kingpin. His fame skyrocketed after finishing fifth in Big Brother Mzansi Season 1, and ever since, he’s been a household name.

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On the other side of the table, we have Isaac Seitlholo, who might not be a household name, but he’s making waves in his own right. Appointed as Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation in July 2024, Seitlholo has been serving in Parliament since 2019. With a strong background in community engagement and local government issues, he’s bringing a fresh perspective to the political arena. But here’s the twist—when the camera caught him attentively listening to President Ramaphosa’s address, it wasn’t his political insights that caught the nation’s attention; it was his striking resemblance to Sol Phenduka.

From their hairstyles to their glasses, the resemblance is uncanny. While one uses his platform to entertain the masses through radio and podcasts, the other is hard at work shaping the nation’s future in government. This unexpected viral moment at SONA 2025 brought their paths together in a way no one could have predicted.

Mzansi's Reaction to the Viral Lookalike

The internet is a breeding ground for humor, and South Africans didn’t disappoint. The online community couldn’t help but share their amusement at the resemblance. Here’s a taste of what people had to say:

@MosesePule joked:

"God must have overused this facial template, or it was a facial machine production error 😂"

@sithole_tsebo found humor in the situation:

"Lmao🤣🤣🤣 sello, apparently u look like Sol."

@blxssxd06 expressed disbelief:

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"This cant be Sol 😂 😂 👐🏼"

@Bell19924453 quipped:

"Sol was cloned a while back."

@_iamnkanyiso pointed out:

"😂😂😂😂 That's your Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation 😂😂😂"

@LillyMM asked in confusion:

"Which one is this one😄"

Other Buzzworthy Moments from SONA 2025

• A UNISA political analyst stirred up a heated debate with some bold remarks about the government's role in job creation. These unexpected comments challenged President Ramaphosa's employment promises, leaving South Africans to rethink everything they thought they knew about state responsibility.
• Media personality Lebo Keswa didn’t hold back when addressing the president's promises. She dropped some receipts with a throwback photo that revealed a lesser-known story about Ramaphosa's previous commitments, sparking a conversation about accountability.
• Briefly News also highlighted Deputy Minister Nonceba Mhlauli, who not only turned heads with her stunning SONA outfit but also dropped a surprising revelation about her ensemble that left Mzansi speechless.