Radio and TV broadcaster Masechaba Mposwa has stepped down from her role as the news anchor for the Weekend Report on Newzroom Afrika.
The media personality shared the news with her followers on Instagram through an official statement. In the message, she confirmed that she had decided to leave her position with immediate effect.
She wrote: “Dear all, I have decided to step away from my role as anchor of the Weekend Report on Newzroom Afrika with immediate effect.
To every viewer & to my supporters who woke up with me from 6am every Saturday & Sunday, thank you for making this show the success that it is.”
Her announcement quickly caught the attention of supporters and viewers who had grown used to seeing her on their screens every weekend morning.
MASECHABA MPOSWA ANNOUNCES HER EXIT
Mposwa joined Newzroom Afrika in March 2024 as the new Weekend Report anchor. She became part of the newsroom team to co-host the weekend breakfast show, the Weekend Report, which airs on DStv channel 405.
At the time of joining the channel, she shared her excitement about the new opportunity.
“I am happy to announce that I have joined the Newzroom Afrika team,” she wrote.
Her role on the programme made her one of the familiar faces viewers saw early on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
MASECHABA’S JOURNALISM CAREER
Mposwa who got married in 2024 to Ntethelelo Faku, has built a long and diverse career in the media industry. Over the years, she has worked as a producer, journalist, and media personality across several major broadcasters.
Her experience includes working with platforms such as e.tv, eNCA, and Power FM.
She has also hosted several programmes on the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). Some of the shows she hosted include the SABC 1 programme One Day Leader, the political documentary series Why Are We So Angry, Weekend Live on SABC 2, and The Big Break Legacy on SABC 3.
Beyond those shows, Mposwa also hosted the reality series The Big Secret on BET Africa.
With years of experience across television, radio, and production, Mposwa has remained a recognisable voice and face in South African media.
Although Masechaba has not shared what her next move will be, some viewers may also be wondering what led to her decision to step down from the Weekend Report.