Sizwe Dhlomo has confirmed that he will be stepping away from Kaya 959 after spending six years with the station.
Key takeaways
- Sizwe Dhlomo is leaving Kaya 959 after six years.
- He broke the news live on air during Wednesday morning.
- He has not announced his next job, but has shared clips of a studio being constructed at his home.
- Kaya 959 has yet to name who will replace him in the breakfast-show slot.
- His departure sparked reactions from former colleagues and social media users who shared their support and surprise.
Live announcement and a planned exit
The media personality revealed his departure during his Wednesday morning broadcast, catching many listeners off guard in real time.
In his explanation, he said, “I spent the whole year planning this. This is very well thought out,” emphasizing that the decision had been carefully worked through.
What’s next for Sizwe?
While Sizwe has kept details of his next move under wraps, he has been posting videos showing a studio being built at his home, fueling speculation that he may be preparing for a new chapter in broadcasting or content creation.
For now, Kaya 959 has not announced who will take over his breakfast-show position.
Reactions from Sol Phenduka and fans
News of the exit also drew immediate responses from people in his orbit. His former co-host and fellow podcaster, Sol Phenduka, reacted with the message: “Damn, bro Sizwe, gone kanje?”
Online, users shared their shock at the announcement while also sending him well-wishes for what comes next. One supporter wrote that loyal followers would miss him, adding that his show was both informative and funny, and that they would continue following him wherever he goes under the banner of #TeamDinangwe.
Another fan said they mostly listen to radio because they value an “in sync conversation” about today’s issues, noting that Sizwe had brought a different angle—so they joked they might “go another 6 months without radio” after his departure.
Several listeners also expressed frustration and sadness, with one post saying they felt “f*#%ed up” after hearing he was bidding farewell to the #SizTheWorld family and his audience, while urging that now it would be time to search for a new morning drive show.
