In a twist that left loyal listeners stunned, veteran Vuma FM presenter Jacinta Ngobese has been axed from the popular radio station — with no reason given. After five solid years behind the mic, Jacinta’s voice is now absent, not by choice but by what she calls an unexpected termination.
The news broke when Ngobese, founder of the “March and March” movement, took to the media with a deeply emotional statement. Her words weren’t filled with anger, but rather a surprising grace and honesty, reflecting her years of service since joining Vuma FM in 2019.
“I gave everything to that station,” she said. From her first slot between 12h00 and 15h00, to hosting The Drive and later The Cruise between 09h00 and 12h00, Ngobese built a bond with her audience that was hard to miss. Her show didn’t just entertain — it broke barriers, earned accolades, and sparked meaningful community conversations.
She recounted highlights that shaped her radio journey, including covering major provincial events and pushing socially relevant content. “We created a platform for real issues. We helped many people,” she wrote.
But then came the bombshell. On 15 July 2025, she received a formal dismissal letter. No explanation. No negotiation. Just a sudden full stop to her five-year run. Ngobese later hinted at a possible complaint “from an external source,” but declined to go into detail.
While some speculate whether her outspoken activism in the “March and March” movement might’ve stirred the waters, Ngobese remained diplomatic. The movement, which calls for prioritising South African citizens in healthcare, has been both applauded and criticised. Whether it’s connected to her departure remains unclear — but the timing raises more questions than answers.
In her statement, she thanked management, colleagues, and listeners with warmth: “You were not only my clients — we became family.” Her last day will officially be 31 July 2025, but her legacy at Vuma FM is far from forgotten.
Jacinta ended her message with a powerful call to action: “We will not be silenced. The truth will set us free.” Her departure from the airwaves hasn’t dimmed her spirit. If anything, it has only amplified her voice in a different way — now echoed through social media and civic movements.
She urged followers of the March and March initiative to remain strong and united. Whether or not Vuma FM chooses to speak, the public is already listening. The story has sparked reactions online, with fans calling for transparency and fairness in how public voices are handled.
Will Jacinta be back behind a mic? Or is this the start of an even louder journey in activism and social justice? Only time will tell.
For now, one thing is clear — South Africa isn’t done hearing from Jacinta Ngobese.
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