Former eNCA Business Anchor Rofhiwa Madzena Lands New Business Day TV Role Weeks After Being Fired
- Former eNCA business anchor Rofhiwa Madzena announced she joined Business Day TV on Wednesday, 2 September 2026
- Madzena was one of three anchors dismissed by eNCA in July 2026 for undisclosed outside work
- Former eNCA colleague Heidi Giokos, who was also dismissed, cheered Madzena on with a fiery message
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Business anchor Rofhiwa 'Mad Money' Madzena has made her television comeback just weeks after a high-profile exit from eNCA. On Wednesday, 2 September 2026, she took to X to announce that she had joined Business Day TV, sharing a graphic with the words "Yay FOR DAY 1 VIBES!" alongside the SADC Insights backdrop of her new workplace.
"I'm back on-air, back on focusing on business and the markets. Happy to be part of the @BusinessDayTV family," she wrote.
See her post below:
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Rofhiwa Madzena's road to Business Day TV
The announcement comes roughly two months after eNCA dismissed Madzena as part of a wave of three departures in July 2026. The channel cited undisclosed outside work as the reason, with Madzena having hosted two productions, All Angels and Founders Legacy, without the company's knowledge. She had been part of the eNCA team since 2018, working as a business anchor and producer.
Before eNCA, Madzena built her media career at CNBC Africa and contributed to both Forbes Africa and Forbes Woman Africa. She holds a BA degree in international relations and media studies from Wits University. Business Day TV, available on DStv Channel 412, is a natural home for her given her long focus on markets and economic reporting.
One familiar face wasted no time celebrating the news. Heidi Giokos, a former eNCA colleague who was herself let go after an undisclosed advertisement deal and has since been announced at SABC News, responded with enthusiasm.
"Absolutely 🔥❤️ onwards and upwards baby girl @rmadzena," Giokos wrote.
See the post below:
SA reacts after Rofhiwa Madzena announces new gig
The post drew a range of responses from followers:
@ThePitBull007 was not entirely welcoming:
"Your name doesn't seem professional, remove that 'mad money' streets thing please so that we can take you serious, are you a gangster???"
@manenzhe_samuel kept it warm:
"We are happy for you, sesi"
@Mbojunior999 chimed in with appreciation for the channel:
"My favourite channel after work"
@JusstAlpha offered congratulations:
"Congratulations 🙌🏽🤍All the best!"
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Heidi Giokos speaks on SABC News role
Meanwhile, Briefly News reported that Heidi Giokos officially confirmed her move to SABC News after being dismissed from eNCA in July 2026.
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