The Media personality has allegedly asked for time off air and the public is shocked why he was not suspended. Tea spiller Kgopolo Phil Mphela publicized that the SABC has said that Somizi asked for time off from Metro FM and was granted. People are fuming and feel Metro FM has gone soft on Somizi as anyone with abuse allegations should be suspended.
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The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) confirmed the news on Twitter today that Somizi requested some time off and the management has allowed him.
The Corporation tweeted: “The SABC can confirm that @METROFMSA management met with Mr. Somizi Mhlongo and he has requested to take some time off from work. Management has granted Mr. Mhlongo permission to do so.”
“The SABC can confirm that @METROFMSA management met with Mr. Somizi Mhlongo and he has requested to take some time off from work. Management has granted Mr. Mhlongo permission to do so.
— SABC (@SABCPortal) August 4, 2021
SABC also acknowledged the commentaries made by social media users on Somizi’s matter. The broadcaster said it does not condone abuse and violence.
“The SABC has also noted the comments on social media about Mr. Mhlongo and we would like to point out that the public service broadcaster does not condone any acts of abuse and violence,” tweeted the SABC.
The Corporation has also noted the comments on social media about Mr. Mhlongo and we would like to point out that the public service broadcaster does not condone any acts of abuse and violence”.
— SABC (@SABCPortal) August 4, 2021
Viewers, however, are still not satisfied with the SABC’s decision.
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