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Veteran anchor Rofhiwa Madzena back on air after controversial dismissal

2 months By Thekgo Raseala

Just weeks after her high-profile exit from eNCA, business news anchor Rofhiwa Madzena is back on our screens. On Wednesday, 2 September 2026, she took to social media to share the news, announcing that she had joined the Business Day TV team.

Also see: Veteran anchors dismissed amid undeclared side hustle allegations

Rofhiwa Madzena announces her return

Rofhiwa took to X, posting a picture of herself sitting at a news anchor desk in front of a SADC Insights screen. The picture had a text on it written: “Yay FOR DAY 1 VIBES!” She shared the post along with a proud caption that explained that she is back on air and proud to be a part of the Business Day TV family.

Rofhiwa Madzena’s journey to Business Day

The news anchor joined the Business Day team only a couple of months after her dismissal from the news broadcasting channel eNCA. Her dismissal was part of a wave of three departures in July 2026. Alongside Rofhiwa, Heidi Giokos and an unnamed senior technical staff member were dismissed due to the alleged failure to disclose external work or business activities.

The veteran anchor was part of the eNCA broadcasting team for 8 years, starting in 2018, working as a business anchor and producer.

However, before eNCA, Rofhiwa built her career in media at CNBC Africa. She also contributed to both Forbes Africa and Forbes Women Africa as a business writer.

The award-winning journalist holds a BA degree in international relations and media studies from Wits University. With all her experience, skills and history in reporting business news, Rofhiwa finding her new home on Business Day TV is natural and aligned with her career focus.

Also see: ‘Where’s the video?’: March and March leaders erupt over journalist’s claims

Heidi Giokos congratulates former colleague

Former long-term colleague Heidi didn’t waste anytime celebrating Rofhiwa. The news presenter, who has also been announced to be joining the SABC News team, reposted her colleagues announcement on X, excitedly writing: “Absolutely, onwards and upwards baby girl.”

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