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Watch Mzekezeke says he won’t take off mask

Kwaito artist Mzekezeke, who is believed to be DJ Sbu, says he won’t take off his mask and wants to take his brand abroad.

ALSO READ: WATCH: Finally DJ Sbu Interviews Mzekezeke On Massiv Metro

Mzekezeke, whose real name is Zakhele from Tembisa says the mask will never be off as it is his signature. The Kwaito star is popularly known by his trademark mask and orange overall.

Speaking to SunBuzz, the popular masked-man said he feels like he won’t be Mzekezeke anymore if he takes off his mask.

“I will never take it off trust me; have you ever seen Spider man with their mask off. This is a legacy I am building for my brand and people must just get used to it,” he told Daily Sun.

He went on to say that the truth is anyone can be Mzekezeke. He is just like a fictional superhero, there will be someone to carry my character’s legacy to the next generation.

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Radio and television personality Redi Tlhabi to host SABC current show

Radio and television personality Redi Tlhabi is set to join SABC News. The journalist, author, producer, radio host will anchor a new current affairs show, named Unfiltered.

ALSO READ: Xolani Gwala Is Back On Radio

The former Talk Radio 702 presenter’s show will air on October 7 at 8.30pm on SABC News Channel and SABC 3.

In a statement, SABC spokesperson Neo Momodu said the move was part of the public broadcaster’s efforts to attract top talent to enhance and strengthen audience experience, in line with its turnaround plan.

The new weekly show, Unfiltered, will boldly tackle the broad spectrum of issues affecting South Africans, including crime, corruption, education, politics as well as community and social issues.

“I have always responded positively to conversations that help us confront the ills of our society and affirm our quest for justice, democracy and accountability. It is with that vision that I begin this new chapter with the SABC,” said Redi Tlhabi.

She is no stranger to the SABC, and has experience in and knowledge of the television news domain, having worked with international broadcasting platforms such as Aljazeera and BBC World News, as well as South Africa’s eNCA.

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Uzalo pauses production pending payment from SABC

Popular SABC1 telenovela Uzalo has paused production for the remainder of this month, a statement from its production company Stained Glass Pictures confirms.

ALSO READ: Uzalo’s Siyabonga Shibe: I Am Not Paid What I Deserve. I Am Not Paid Enough

According to SowetanLive, the decision was taken by the cast and crew of the SABC 1 show until such a time as they are paid their August salaries, which were due on 25 August.

Since they were unable to make payments on ‘payday’, the 25th of August, the staff have exercised their right to withhold services until they receive their August salaries.

“Production on the popular Mzansi telenovela, Uzalo has been paused for the remainder of this month. This follows an amicable decision by the cast and crew to suspend their services until such a time as they are paid their August salaries, which came due on the 25th of August.” – the statement reads.

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Robert Marawa makes history with radio show on Metro FM & Radio 2000

It has just been announced at a press conference this morning at the SABC that award-winning South African sports journalist and television and radio personality, Robert Marawa, will return to radio at the SABC.

In what is said to be an unprecedented move, SABC COO Mr Chris Maroleng unveiled that Robert Marawa will not only return to one radio station but will have his sports radio show simulcast on both Metro FM and Radio 2000.

ALSO READ: Robert Marawa Attends The Prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards And Interviews The World’s Top Athletes

“The return of Robert Marawa to the SABC signifies the renewal of the SABC to what it was. The SABC is confident that Robert Marawa will uphold the standard of excellence that we are driving” shares Mr Chris Maroleng, SABC COO.

“The SABC is where it all started, and it will forever be home. I look forward to continuing my radio journey at the SABC,” expresses Robert Marawa.

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CHANNEL AFRICA TACKLES ALBINISM ISSUES AS PART OF HUMAN RIGHTS

Channel Africa, an international radio service of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), will host a debate on Albinism on the 28th of March 2018. The debate will be held at the SABC’s Headquarters in Auckland Park – Johannesburg, where Channel Africa broadcasts.

The debate is intended to be part of an informal knowledge building radio programme, The Albinism Report, whose tagline is “The Enlightened Narrative”. This is a programme that demystifies myths and mysticism on albinism, whilst highlighting challenges and achievements of people with albinism.

The event will be a recorded two-hour discussion and debate under a motto linked to the theme on Human Rights- “People with Albinism have Human Rights too!!!” with a sub-theme per hour.

The sub-themes shall be, as follows: