{"id":18979,"date":"2025-12-31T14:52:44","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T12:52:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=18979"},"modified":"2025-12-31T14:52:44","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T12:52:44","slug":"gagasi-fm-suspends-felix-hlophe-amidst-abuse-allegations-investigation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/gagasi-fm-suspends-felix-hlophe-amidst-abuse-allegations-investigation\/","title":{"rendered":"Gagasi FM Suspends Felix Hlophe Amidst Abuse Allegations Investigation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Felix Hlophe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Gagasi FM has announced that well-known radio host Felix Hlophe is temporarily stepping away from his duties as allegations of abuse arise and circulate on social platforms.<\/p>\n

The 49-year-old, who leads the station\u2019s breakfast program, The Uprising<\/em>, has decided to take a week off to give the station the opportunity to evaluate the online claims.<\/p>\n

The announcement coincided with the end of the festive period, with Gagasi FM emphasizing that this action is a precautionary measure.<\/p>\n

In a statement issued on December 29, 2025, the KwaZulu-Natal-based station explained that this temporary suspension would allow Hlophe the chance to handle the situation privately while the station’s management evaluates the claims.<\/p>\n

Hlophe has publicly denied the allegations of physical abuse and stated that he has engaged legal representatives to assist him moving forward.<\/p>\n

Listeners of Gagasi FM recognize Hlophe as a regular on-air presence, where he co-hosts The Uprising with Minnie Ntuli during weekday mornings from 6am to 9am.<\/p>\n

The program is popular for blending humor, music, and current affairs to energize the audience at the start of their day.<\/p>\n

It remains unclear if Hlophe will return to his show after the one-week hiatus, with the station indicating that updates will be provided once the internal investigation has concluded.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n