Veteran Journalist returns to the airwaves

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The SA Broadcasting Corporation has announced the return of veteran journalist Thulasizwe Simelane to the airwaves.

Simelane will be the new host and anchor of SAfm’s flagship breakfast show, ‘The Morning Brief’ as a replacement for Stephen Grootes who left the role for 702 a few months ago.

Having started his radio journalism career at the SABC in 2007, where amongst his accomplishments he established the SABC Harare Bureau.

His extensive experience includes anchoring prime-time news on various news television networks such as eNCA and Newzroom Afrika where he was head of the political news desk.

He anchored shows on 702 and has a stint as a senior political journalist at the SABC News and Current Affairs.

Simelane holds Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Rhodes University and Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Wits University.

The corporation is adamant his addition to SAfm is set to bring a fresh dynamic appeal and energy to morning talk radio.

Radio Fortune Combo Business Manager, Anthony Soglo said; “We are excited to welcome Simelane to SAfm.

Journalist fresh perspective on life

“He joins at a very exciting period in our country as we celebrate 30 years of democracy where his style of delivering factual, compelling and engaging content will be key to our audience as we continue to grow the SAfm family.’ ,

Simelane emphasised that he returns to broadcasting with a fresh perspective on life, South Africa, Africa and the world.

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“I feel my recent experience in the corporate sector, coupled with the professional growth journey I’m on, have sharpened me to better understand complex issues in politics, international relations, business and the law, but also to ask better questions of power brokers and wielders.”