The SABC has fired DJ Fresh from his Metro FM show, Fresh Breakfast. In a statement, the broadcaster stated that the star’s contract has been terminated with immediate effect.
Image: DJ Fresh IG
The statement also states that DJ Fresh’s termination is a result of his failure to issue an apology following his alleged use of foul language on air. The statement says in part: “The termination follows unsuccessful engagements between SABC Radio Management and DJ Fresh, after his usage of offensive language on-air.”
Nada Wotshela, Group Executive: Radio said in part: “The SABC continues to be committed to ensuring sound governance and internal controls irrespective of an employee’s or freelancer’s position. The SABC will communicate in due course who will take over Metro FM’s breakfast show, and we are grateful to the team who have held the fort during this period.”
The SABC fires DJ Fresh. Here’s a look at the broadcaster’s full statement.
This is the Official statement on the termination of contract between Mr Thato “DJ Fresh” Sikwane and The SABC. We wish him well in his future endeavors. pic.twitter.com/MyNSuKgp7Q
— METROFM SABC (@METROFMSA) July 9, 2019
The dismissal comes after DJ Fresh released a statement in which he alleged that he offered to give an apology two weeks ago.
Here’s a look at his statement.