- Dr Easy Matjila discussed the highlights and challenges of his extensive broadcasting career
- The legendary newsreader appeared on King David’s Studios, sharing his journey with radio host and podcaster David Mashabela
- Viewers across South Africa were moved by the honest interview featuring Dr Easy Matjila on the YouTube podcast
Dr. Easy Matjila offered South Africans an in-depth look at his career. His stirring narrative as a broadcaster left many viewers touched.
Social media users nostalgically recalled Dr Easy Matjila’s appearances on their television sets. Many expressed their thoughts regarding the insights he shared about leaving the SABC.
During a conversation with David Mashabela from King David Studios, Dr Easy Matjila elaborated on his exit from the SABC. The newsreader legend received an Honorary Doctorate from North West University in recognition of his many years dedicated to reporting in Sesotho, Sepedi, and Setswana. In a highlight of his recent conversation, the esteemed newsreader confirmed that he was not the one to retire; rather, he explained that the SABC had retired him.
Dr Matjila also recounted other frightening experiences, including a near-death incident. In a preview of the interview, he remarked:
“I was almost killed, it is not a secret..three old ladies came in there and said ‘we’re here to kill you because we’ve been asking you to kill your family members for a long time and since you are not killing them, we are going to kill you.’
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South Africa cherishes Dr Easy Matjila
Numerous online users reflected on the impact Dr Easy Matjila made over the years as they watched him on their screens. Many praised his legendary status. Check out the preview below:
@NduduzoThusi3 remarked:
“Isn’t this the guy who did SeSotho news. I remember growing up he made news seem so serious.”
@DitebogoDi81546 commented:
“@SABCNews how did this make sense to you? Do you grasp the role that people like Rre Matjila play on a public broadcasting platform? Evidently not your concern.”
@Newzroom405 suggested:
“Please do what you did with Mme Grootboom with Rre Dr. Matjila. Fluency in our languages please.”
@musawenkosir1 stated:
“Baba Matjila is highly regarded in the media sphere, and his capabilities as a broadcaster could be recognized across Africa. Politically aligned organizations often overlook experienced and capable individuals while promoting their own affiliates who seek personal gain.”
@JohnnyMasilela expressed:
“Once the face of seTswana news.”
@Kgalisto lamented:
“Ohhh Hlaudi the mess you caused…and what it has taken for SABC to recover.”
Thulani Mtsweni on dealing with fame and financial struggles
Briefly News recently covered how talented South African actor Thulani discussed the challenges of enjoying fame while experiencing financial hardship. Theactor dispelled the myth that acting success comes without its difficulties.
Beyond the shine of fame, reality can be tough for some actors. This truth was evident from Thulani Mtsweni, a former star of Isidingo: The Need. In a revealing discussion with David Mashabela on the King David Studio podcast, Mtsweni shared the less glamorous aspects of being in the spotlight.
In a segment posted on X by @DavidMashabela, Mtsweni described a situation where an actor can receive accolades and standing ovations yet still face financial struggles.
