Metro FM has announced that media personality Somizi Mhlongo will return to the airwaves as he will form part of The Bridge show.
Mhlongo also joins the SABC-owned station together with Paul Mtirara who is also returning to the commercial radio platform.
The SABC has released a statement to confirm the news but media reports suggest that staffers are not entirely impressed with the developments.
“We are worried as to how can you bring back someone who had two cases against him, was found guilty, and was fired. How can you bring that person back?” asked the source per Sunday World.
“It raises eyebrows as to why the station would bring someone who stole millions [of rands] from the campaign that they had for the Sunday show that he was on at the time.”
On Friday, the station confirmed that Mtirara would now host Let’s Talk About It from 9pm until midnight.
Mhlongo is also returning to the station despite Metro FM letting him go after explosive allegations were made against him in 2021.
This comes after the station announced that Siya Mhlongo is the host of the new show Command Your Day Mondays to Fridays from 5am-6am. Sabelo Mtshali, known as DJ Sabby, is the new host of METRO FM Breakfast. He will be joined by Kandice “Kandice Kardash” Coulsen from 6am-9am.
Entertainment SA understands that Khutso Theledi takes over The Bridge from Mondays to Fridays between 9am and midday and will be joined by Mhlongo, who will contribute to the highly popular segment Ask a Man.
As reported by this publication, Faith Mangope is the new host of Metro Fm Talk from Monday to Thursday at 7pm to 9pm. A new digital offering is also in motion with the Metro Fm OFF-AIR, which will be presented by Ayabonga Cawe once a week.
DJ Le Soul joins Ryan the DJ on The Urban Beat on Fridays and Saturdays from 10pm to midnight. Pretty Ngwenya, fresh from Vow Radio, will take over the weekend breakfast show The Lift on Saturdays and Sundays from 3am to 6am.
The Weekend Breakfast Sounds Good will be hosted by Mat Elle and Somizi while the Metro Fm TOP 30 will be in the hands of Khanya Siyengo “Kyeezi”. Mpumi Mlambo will follow him with The Encore.
Lulo Café is taking over the Metro Fm Lounge every Sunday and the rest of the line-up remains unchanged.
“The station is making a concerted effort in investing in the best talent that will carry its strategy forward,” said Nhlengethwa.
“This investment will allow the station to carry out its mandate to both listeners, clients, and strategic stakeholders. We remain committed to delivering exceptional content with a focus on creativity and innovation.”
Main Image: Somizi Mhlongo/Twitter
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