In her early morning show on radio, radio host Tsepiso Makwetla announced her resignation.
“As of November 30 2018, I will no longer be presenting First Take SA by virtue of my resignation from the programme,” Makwetla said.
SABC too confirmed her departure from SAfm.
“She has asked to be released from SAfm current affairs [programme] but she is still engaged with SABC TV News,” said the public broadcaster’s spokesperson Neo Momodu.
It is suspected that Tsepiso was on the verge of being fired and she therefore decided to resign. It is said she had been late for her 5am show over and over again. Her bosses could just not take it anymore.
“The SABC will, however, not discuss the merits and reasons leading to her parting of ways with SAfm. This is in light of the confidentiality of the contract entered into by both parties,” Momodu said.
Tsepiso too could not divulge any more information on her departure.
“I must add that given that I am still working for the SABC on channel 404, there is virtually very little information I can give you.
“I’m contractually bound to not discuss my employment conditions,” she said.
“I have not completely severed my ties with all of SAfm. I have decided to take this decision to resign for my personal wellbeing.
“I’m afraid, because of my contractual obligation, that is as far as I can go.
“I have been at SAfm for quite a while and I have had many opportunities for growth and self-discovery, opportunities that have allowed me to find myself as a journalist,” she added.
