Masechaba Mposwa’s exit leaves Newzroom Afrika “taken aback” as station breaks silence
Newzroom Afrika has addressed the sudden departure of veteran broadcaster Masechaba Mposwa, who recently announced her decision to leave her position as anchor of the Weekend Report.
On Thursday, Masechaba took to her social media accounts, confirming that she was resigning from her role effective immediately.
Her announcement triggered discussions and speculation among viewers, many of whom were puzzled by the suddenness of her exit.
The following day, the broadcasting company responded, acknowledging that her departure was unexpected for the station.
“As a matter of policy, Newzroom Afrika does not typically comment on the departure of anchors or other staff, however we were taken aback by the abrupt announcement, as we had not yet begun contract renewal discussions with Masechaba,” the channel stated.
Furthermore, the station disclosed that there were no formal negotiations for contract renewal at the time she made her announcement, which contributed to the surprised reaction within the organization.
In light of the situation, the channel maintained professionalism, extending best wishes to Masechaba for her future.
“Despite this, we continue to wish her the best. Further details regarding any programme refresh will be shared in due course,” Newzroom Afrika mentioned.
Her departure has raised questions about the future of the Weekend Report, with the station stating that a permanent replacement has yet to be determined.
In the meantime, Nompumelelo Ngubeni has made appearances for the weekend editions broadcast on 4 and 5 April.
The channel reassured viewers that updates regarding programming changes and future plans will be shared as they adjust their weekend schedule.
