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TimesLIVE
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Broadcasting legend Alex Mthiyane celebrates 30 years on air
In a momentous milestone for SA radio, Gagasi FM is celebrating the remarkable 30-year career of veteran broadcaster Alex Mthiyane, a figure whose voice has shaped the airwaves and inspired generations of listeners. Having stepped into the world of radio at the young age of 20, Alex began his journey as a journalism student and intern news anchor at the public broadcaster. Surrounded by some of the most powerful voices in radio, he quickly made his mark, not only as a promising newcomer but as a force to be reckoned with. Alex later transitioned from news and current affairs to become the voice behind one of vernacular radio's most transformative shows, the Vuka Breakfast Show. A favourite with early morning listeners, it's a show many credit with changing the game in prime time radio. Then came 2006. As Gagasi FM launched, it was Alex & the Morning Crew that became the station's first broadcast. The show set the tone for what would become one of SA's leading urban commercial stations. Alex continues to bring insight and impact to the airwaves with his current affairs show Indaba, featuring a mix of hard-hitting and lifestyle segments such as Business Indaba, Indaba yeSintu, and Sex Indaba. His ability to balance depth with dynamism, still keeps audiences informed and entertained. Reflecting on his journey, Alex said: 'I'm humbled and grateful for the incredible journey I've been on for the past 30 years. God has been kind. To my loyal listeners, thank you for tuning in and allowing me to be a part of your daily lives. To my colleagues and mentors, thank you for your support, guidance and camaraderie. And to the radio and TV industry, thank you for providing a platform to share stories, connect with people and make a difference.' Beyond his on-air success, Alex has also played important behind-the-scenes roles at Gagasi FM, serving as spokesperson, head of news and current affairs and head of audience experience. He credits the station's leadership, and late radio stalwarts Mtholephi Mthimkhulu and Welcome 'Bhodloza' Nzimande, for their support and mentorship over the years. To mark the special occasion, Gagasi FM invited Alex back to the breakfast slot for a Throwback Thursday edition of The Uprising, co-hosted with Felix Hlophe and Minnie Ntuli. Listeners were treated to a nostalgic trip through his storied career, complete with classic clips, high-profile interviews and behind-the-scenes stories from his decades in broadcasting.
TimesLIVE
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Afrotainment's Captain breaks silence on 'impersonating' Mampintsha
Captain has been gaining recognition with his gqom-influenced tracks Cinderella and Senze Njani. Mandla 'Mampintsha' Maphumulo, a prominent figure in the local music scene and member of Big Nuz, passed away on December 24 2022 after a stroke. During an interview on Gagasi FM's Urban Top 40 with Heazy Madida, Captain, whose real name is Sphamandla Mathebula, dismissed the claims that he is hard at work trying to be Mampintsha, 'I look up to Mampintsha. I learned a lot from him and, believe it or not, he learned a lot from me,' he said. 'I am not going to go into it because a lot of things have been said. I don't have a problem with everything that has been said because it's someone else's opinion, and I don't have the right to deny that. 'I will never act like Mampintsha. I will never be him. He taught me a lot of things, and I had to be taught for me to be ready to sing.'
The Citizen
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Agent confirms exit of two Sundowns players
'The players who have not been exercised are Rivaldo Coetzee and Sipho Mbule,' Makaab told Gagasi FM. Mike Makaab, the agent of Sipho Mbule and Rivaldo Coetzee, has confirmed that both have left Mamelodi Sundowns as free agents. ALSO READ: Cardoso' Zwane snub was nonsensical Masandawana opted not to take up the option of extended the contract of either player. Mbule spent last season on loan at Sekhukhune United. Sparse Sundowns appearances Coetzee, meanwhile, made just eight appearances for Sundowns in all competitions last season. While Coetzee's quality was once enough for him to be a Bafana Bafana defender and nearly sign for Scottish giants Celtic, the 28 year-old has battled with injuries. The former Ajax Cape Town defender has also played more for Sundowns in midfield in recent times, and when Sundowns signed Jayden Adams in January, it left even less room for Coetzee in the Masandawana squad. 'Free to join a club of their choice' 'What I can tell you that there were a number of players that we represent who Sundowns options on, and the majority of those have been exercised,' Makaab told Gagasi FM on Monday. ALSO READ: Sundowns' Cardoso reacts to defeat 'However, the players who have not been exercised are Rivaldo Coetzee and Sipho Mbule. As of the first of June both players are free to join a club of their choice.'
