Kaya FM alum Glenn Lewis hosted his final show on Radio 2000 on Good Friday, with DJ Sbu taking over the breakfast show.
After weeks of speculation, Kaya FM's Sizwe Dlomo has confirmed that veteran broadcaster Glenn Lewis will join the Gauteng radio station after attempts to rope in Azania Mosaka to the Gauteng radio station failed. Admitted.
“Originally, we were planning to acquire Azania.” [Mosaka] We were going for an afternoon drive but she ended up moving overseas so we were back to square one…and now we have Glenn Lewis,” Dlomo asserted in the chat. did. sowetan.
On Good Friday, Glenn Lewis hosted his final show on Radio 2000, bidding farewell to his morning show listeners.
“My time on Radio 2000 was precious,” said Glenn Lewis, real name Mposeng Tsinaba.
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“When we part ways, I take laughter, challenges, and growth with me. Farewell Buzzer,'' he declared. morning topics In a statement after the final episode of the show, the host said:
Glenn Lewis co-hosted the show with Ngati Ndamase Lelo Mzaka. The show is now being taken over by another airwave veteran, DJ Sbu.
“Thank you for paving the way, opening the doors, and being a solid example for us for 20 years,” the Mofaya boss wrote.
“These will be very heavy loads. But by the grace of God and your blessings, the team will hold it together well and make you all proud.”
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The failed attempt at “Azanian”
In July last year, there were reports that Kaya FM was considering appointing Mosaka to replace Dineo Ranaka.
The speculation comes after Ranaka officially left the station after witnessing mental health issues and asking for time away from the breakfast show.
Dlomo has been acting as a stand-in host on the breakfast show since Ranaka's request for a mental break.
In a recent interview, Dlomo denied reports about Mosaka's plans to buy the coveted breakfast slot, saying his position had been clear for a long time.
“I already signed the contract last year. We were trying to put together the afternoon show first…that's the main reason why I didn't formally announce that I would be taking over the breakfast slot,” Dlomo said. I said no.
With Glenn Lewis confirmed as the new Drivetime host, it is unclear whether current hosts Thomas Msengana and Sukumba Hlophe will return to their late-night slots, or if the station will find slots for them during the day. be.
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