Heidi Giokos Speaks After SABC Announces Her Appointment Following eNCA Dismissal; Fans Celebrate
- SABC announced award-winning journalist Heidi Giokos as presenter of the weekend edition of Fullview
- Giokos took to X to tease her debut hours after the official announcement dropped
- Mzansi flooded her comments with warm messages, with many noting her return came after she lost her eNCA job
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Heidi Giokos sent Mzansi into a frenzy on Monday, 31 August 2026, with a short but loaded post on X that all but confirmed her big career comeback. Hours after the SABC made the official announcement, the award-winning journalist simply wrote:
"See you all at 5 pm tonight on the #SABC News Channel 404" — and the internet did the rest.
See her original post that confirmed the appointment:
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Heidi Giokos lands at SABC after eNCA exit
SABC officially welcomed Giokos as the presenter of the weekend edition of its flagship programme Fullview, describing her as a seasoned journalist and broadcaster with a strong background in economic, business, and social affairs reporting. She holds a BA in Journalism as well as an Honours Degree in Communications.
Deidre Uren, Group Executive for SABC News, extended a formal welcome to Giokos as part of the announcement issued from Johannesburg. The appointment comes after Giokos was fired from eNCA, making her move to the public broadcaster one of the more talked-about media switches of the year.
Mzansi reacts after Heidi Giokos lands SABC gig
South Africans were quick to rally behind Giokos in the comments, with many expressing pride in seeing her back on screens.
@ASKSadha wrote:
"And just like that....she's back... Great to have you back. All the best on your new journey.🙏🏽💜✝️"
@KhethaTrueman said:
"When you were questioning Trump about that fake genocide, I knew you were our National asset, and @SABCNews is the best platform for you to continue to grow. We also thank @eNCA for giving you an opportunity to shine at what you do best🇿🇦"
@GeeBeeVon offered a touching tribute:
"Congratulations Heidi🥳 I'll never forget how well you reported on the SAA turmoil & subsequent business rescue, your reports back then were even clearer than internal comms."
@MrJLabuschagne added:
"Happy to see you back @HeidiGiokos. May you continue to give voices to the voiceless and hold the elite accountable."
@Techno_Count praised her return but also offered a cautionary note for her new environment, referencing an alleged incident involving DJ Cleo:
"Great stuff Heidi. 👏 @djcleo1 was constructively dismissed for mistakenly taking home a sim card of @Radio2000_ZA, when the reason for him taking it out of the tablet was that its battery had died. So please be..... CAREFUL. EXTRA CAREFUL."
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A look at the advert that allegedly got Heidi Giokos fired
Meanwhile, Briefly News previously shared a cars.co.za commercial that got Heidi Giokos in hot water with eNCA.
The advert shows Giokos playing a TV reporter using her real name, holding a branded microphone in what appears to be an unauthorised appearance.
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