Ayanda Melansi Reportedly Resigns From Gagasi FM After Suspension Drama
- Ayanda Melansi, a senior content specialist at Gagasi FM, has reportedly tendered her resignation from the KwaZulu-Natal radio station
- Her departure comes weeks after reports alleged she was suspended for allegedly charging artists for editorial radio interviews
- Gagasi FM previously said Melansi was on standard leave, but sources now suggest she has officially cut ties with the broadcaster
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Ayanda Melansi, one of Gagasi FM's most prominent figures, has reportedly walked away from the KwaZulu-Natal commercial radio station following weeks of public scrutiny and social media speculation about her future at the broadcaster.
According to MDN News, Melansi tendered her resignation from her role as content specialist, a position she had held since returning to the station in 2023.
The controversy that preceded her exit
The resignation comes on the heels of a damaging public relations episode for the station. Reports had circulated online claiming that Melansi was suspended after allegations emerged that she had been charging artists for editorial radio interviews, a practice that would constitute a serious breach of standard broadcasting ethics.
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Gagasi FM's management initially pushed back against the rumours, characterising her absence as routine leave. However, sources now indicate that Melansi made the decision to formally part ways with the regional broadcaster.
A long career in South African radio
Melansi's connection to Gagasi FM stretches back two decades. She first joined the station as an intern in 2006, laying the groundwork for what would become an influential career in South African media. Between 2011 and 2023, she built her profile further by working across major national platforms, including Classic FM and SABC's Ukhozi FM, before returning to Gagasi FM in an executive capacity.
Gagasi FM has not released an official statement confirming the details of her departure or any plans for her replacement.
Mzansi had a few things to say
@njaps12 wrote:
"Hawu! Ngithi uXoli Mfeka, bese ngithi kufunani lokhu eGagasini ngoba angikaze ngikuzwe kukhalisa kwegungande kwi radio. 🤣"
@SibonisoMthem20 was less sympathetic:
"She derseve it. She always firing others at work."
Ayanda Melansie was suspended
Gagasi FM broadcaster Ayanda Melansi was reportedly suspended after allegations emerged that she demanded payment from people seeking radio interviews.
Station management launched an internal investigation into the matter, with disciplinary action to depend on the findings.
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