Aldrin Sampear Returns to SAfm Radio After Nearly 3-Year Break for 90th Anniversary
- Seasoned broadcaster Aldrin Sampear announced his return to radio after a nearly three-year absence from the airwaves
- Sampear will co-host The Full Circle with Bridget Masinga on SAfm on 19 August 2026 as part of the station's 90th anniversary
- Listeners and media peers flooded his announcement post with excitement, calling his return a natural homecoming
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Veteran broadcaster Aldrin Sampear is heading back to where it all began. The seasoned journalist and news anchor confirmed he is returning to radio after a nearly three-year break, with his comeback tied to a milestone moment in South African broadcasting history. Sampear took to X to share the news alongside a promotional artwork post, writing:
"After a nearly three-year hiatus, I'm pleased to announce that I'm back behind the mic. Radio. My first love."
Sampear joins SAfm's 90th anniversary broadcast
The return is no ordinary slot. Sampear will co-host The Full Circle alongside Bridget Masinga on SAfm, with the special anniversary broadcast scheduled for 19 August 2026 from 13:00 to 15:00. The appearance forms part of SAfm's 90th Anniversary Celebrations, which have seen a number of veteran presenters return to the station for guest broadcasts.
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"I'll be co-hosting ‘The Full Circle’ with Bridget Masinga on SAfm Radio as we celebrate 90 years of SAfm. See you on the radio."
Aldrin Sampear previously hosted ‘Beyond The Headline’ on SAfm, and listeners who remember that chapter were quick to celebrate his comeback.
Check out the X post below:
Mzansi welcomes him back
The announcement drew a warm response from fans and followers. Here is what some had to say:
LESLEYPIET said:
"3 years already? Congratulations, Aldrin. ❤️"
Njabu_B said:
"Has it been three years already? How time flies!"
Thokza2 added:
"In government, you write up reports, and the demands can be very exhausting. I get why you had to go back to your first love."
Vuyo40049555 shared:
"You have a second chance, mate; don't play it around. You are one of my favourite DJs."
MbuyiZa commented:
"Aldrin, missed and loved. We need that kindness and insight. God bless you richly."
ZaraBethulie had one request for the returning host:
"No Mjolo topics, please, or anything ratchet. We want well-researched, informative programming and not TikTok content."
Nomvelo Zulu leaves radio for politics
Radio presenter Nomvelo Zulu has left broadcasting to pursue a political career ahead of the 2026 local government elections.
Zulu is seeking the IFP's Ward 1 councillor nomination in Nongoma Municipality after signing off from Nongoma FM following more than a decade in radio.
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