South Africans Rally Behind Lesedi FM Radio Presenter Ba2Cada: "We Will Not Remain Silent"

South Africans Rally Behind Lesedi FM Radio Presenter Ba2Cada: "We Will Not Remain Silent"

  • Social media users have pledged their support for Lesedi FM radio presenter Ba2Cada, after speculations of facing a dismissal
  • One user made a bold statement saying they would not remain silent, saying they would make sure the listenership numbers tank
  • More people joined the call to support Ba2Cada with some saying they are puzzled by what is happening

Lesedi FM Afternoon drive host Ba2cada, real name Nyakallo Leine, has received immense support from social media peeps.

SA has rallied behind Ba2Cada.
South Africans have pledged their support for Lesedi FM radio presenter Ba2Cada. Image: @cadamgaga
Source: Twitter

SA supports Lesedi FM presenter

A fan on X (formerly Twitter) threatened to take action should Lesedi FM radio presenter Ba2Cada, face a dismissal.

The bold statement comes after rumours that the broadcaster would get fired from his position. The user, @EdgarLegoale, said he and other people would not remain silent. He further said he would make sure the numbers decrease.

"If SABC the @SABCNews and Lesedi FM @LesediFM intends to dismiss Ba2cada @cadamgaga, as said by recent media reports, rest assured that we will launch a comprehensive media and on-the-ground campaign to reduce its listenership," he said.

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He further said Ba2Cada is the best at what he does and would make sure he amplifies his voice to make sure he does not get fired.

"If anyone targets Cada, we will not remain silent. Cada is the best radio presenter in South Africa, and we will not allow our public broadcaster to descend into mediocrity."

Check out the post on X below:

Ba2Cada is an award-winning radio presenter who has numerous accolades under his belt: An MTN Radio Award for The Best Afternoon Drive presenter, he also won a South African Hip-Hop Award as well as a Mzansi Viewer's Choice Award.

Ba2Cada has received support from netizens.
Lesedi FM radio star Ba2Cada has received immense support from netizens. Image: @cadamgaga
Source: Twitter

Mzansi pledges support for Ba2Cada

Peeps have spoken in support of Ba2Cada. Here are some of the responses:"

@Mosakgomo said:

"Aowa that one we won't allow it. In fact they must bring back to Saturday mornings as well. Enough is enough."

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@senzo said:

"You have my full support, This tendency of turning Lesedi FM into a personal broadcaster must come to an end."

@Hasman7455 stated:

"At lesedi fm there are some people who make as if they own that radio. They expelled way."

What you need to know about Ba2Cada

Nyakallo Leine, widely known as ‘Ba2cada’ or ‘Cadas,’ is a beloved radio host on Lesedi FM, co-hosting the Monate Breakfast Show with Seipati ‘Twasa’ Seoke.

Born and raised in Botshabelo, Free State, he took on manual jobs to earn pocket money while balancing his studies. He moved to Johannesburg after finishing high school, seeking better opportunities.

Ba2cada’s radio career took off in 2007 when he joined Lesedi FM, where he has become a fixture for over 13 years. He initially made a name for himself at Jozi FM in Soweto, earning a loyal fanbase with his engaging style.

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Beyond radio, he founded the Ba2cada Football Tournament in the Free State and established his own team, D’General F.C, which competes in the ABC Motsepe League, the third division of the Premier Soccer League (PSL).

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Jessica Gcaba (Entertainment editor) Jessica Gcaba is an Entertainment Editor for Briefly News (joined in 2023). She is a Journalism graduate from the Durban University Of Technology (2019). She has 4 years of experience as an Entertainment and Lifestyle Journalist at Africa New Media Group writing for ZAlebs website. She passed a set of trainings from Google News Initiative. To reach her, contact: jessica.gcaba@briefly.co.za

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