Heidi Giokos Confirms SABC News Role After eNCA Exit: “Beyond Excited to Begin This New Chapter”
- Heidi Giokos officially confirmed her move to SABC News after being dismissed from eNCA in July 2026
- The broadcaster shared her first photo on The Full View set, announcing she would anchor the show on Fridays and Saturdays
- Mzansi reacted to the news, with fans calling for the network to give her a full Monday-to-Friday slot
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Broadcaster Heidi Giokos has broken her silence following her departure from eNCA, confirming that she has landed a new role at SABC News. The journalist took to X on Wednesday, 2 September 2026, to share her first photo from The Full View studio set and announce she will anchor The Full View on Fridays and Saturdays on Channel 404.
"Beyond excited to begin this new chapter. I'm proud to officially announce that I have joined the SABC News Channel, where I'll be anchoring The Full View on Fridays and Saturdays. Here's to giving a voice to all, and continuing to uphold the values of good, truthful and ethical journalism. Thank you all for the love and support you've shown me! See you all on 404," Giokos wrote.
Heidi Giokos' road to SABC
The SABC announced her appointment as Weekend Presenter of The Full View on Monday, 31 August 2026, with a formal media statement issued by Group Communications through Nhlanhla Mnguni. The appointment comes roughly a month after Giokos was dismissed from eNCA in July 2026, following a disciplinary process linked to an unauthorised commercial appearance.
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Her move to public broadcasting has been widely welcomed, with many viewers viewing the SABC role as a natural fit for a journalist of her calibre.
Mzansi reacts after Heidi Giokos confirms SABC gig
The post drew an outpouring of goodwill and a few strong opinions from followers. Here is what some had to say:
@ShareenSingh8 commented:
"Great to see you back, Heidi. You belong in public broadcasting."
@gmashala remarked:
"All the best...you've got this. 👊🏿"
@EmpireTDlu said:
"Thought you'd be on Mondays to Fridays with Thulasizwe🥹😢"
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@TmTumisho suggested:
"They must actually give you the morning show Monday to Friday. Those two days are not enough for a talent that you are Khosi."
@DominarMac offered a more critical take, saying:
"Correction: I'm proud to officially announce that I have joined the corrupted ANC propaganda..."
The overwhelming sentiment, however, leaned firmly in Giokos' favour, with many fans already lobbying for an expanded slot beyond the two weekend days she has been given.
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Inside the advert that got Heidi Giokos fired from eNCA
In an earlier article, Briefly News shared a video of the cars.co.za commercial that landed 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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