Motown joined Lesedi FM in 1983.
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has denied claims that Lesedi FM presenter Tuso Motaung has been sacked.
After this news 24 reported Wednesday that the veteran radio host was fired with immediate effect.
The publication claimed that Mr. Motown was absent from the daytime program. Jwale ke nakowhich airs on Wednesdays, no longer graces the airwaves with the popular Sunday gospel show. Macron Matara.
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SABC has announced that Motown's schedule has been temporarily changed.
In a statement released on Thursday, the public broadcaster said Motaung had not been fired, but had been temporarily removed from his schedule for work-related reasons.
“Mr. Tuso Motaung has been temporarily removed from the schedule for operational reasons and is scheduled to return to the program in two weeks. Mr. Mamonta Motaung will also not be fired or suspended due to false reporting. .
“It is essential to note that while the SABC holds companies accountable to the public on a range of corporate issues, it does not discuss any issues relating to employer-employee relations in the media or public forum. We would like to reiterate that this is the case,” the department said. Said.
social media reaction
Since joining Lesedi FM in 1983, Motaung's contribution to Lesedi FM has been significant over the years.
News of his alleged departure has made waves on social media, and here are some of the reactions.
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