FORMER model and Soweto TV talk-show host Lerato Kganyago is rumoured to be in line to replace Bonang Matheba as the presenter of the new SABC1 lifestyle show The Link.
It is alleged that the SABC - which reportedly insists on loyalty from all its freelancers - had removed from hosting The Link Matheba after it had discovered that she had not revealed that she had been head-hunted by rival M-Net for Mzansi Magic's new gospel reality talent search show Battle of the Choirs .
Approached for comment yesterday, Kganyago responded: "I do not know anything about my replacing (Bonang) Matheba since no one has officially contacted me. Every presenter wants to work for the SABC, but this is not my gig."
As to who is to replace Matheba - the showbiz powerhouse and IT girl - SABC1 marketing manager Vukile Madlala said, diplomatically: "Nothing is confirmed yet because we are still in the process of looking for a replacement presenter. The show will go on air as scheduled next week Thursday at 6.30pm."
All SABC1 acting general manager Leo Manne was prepared to say was: "Matheba is doing this (moving on) with our blessing.
"The channel will always support and have a relationship with her."
Sarit Reouveni Tomlinson, spokesman for Matheba's publicity company, Capacity Relations, said: "The decision for Matheba to move on was amicable and reached by both parties.
"Matheba is grateful for the opportunities SABC1 had afforded her over the years. She considered the channel to be part of her extended family."
Being axed from The Link before it could even hit the small screen is seen as a major blow for Matheba, who is fresh from the drama of her on-and-off relationship with boyfriend Themba "DJ Euphonik" Nkosi.
- motaud@sowetan.co.za
Bonang out, Lerato tipped for top show
FORMER model and Soweto TV talk-show host Lerato Kganyago is rumoured to be in line to replace Bonang Matheba as the presenter of the new SABC1 lifestyle show The Link.
It is alleged that the SABC - which reportedly insists on loyalty from all its freelancers - had removed from hosting The Link Matheba after it had discovered that she had not revealed that she had been head-hunted by rival M-Net for Mzansi Magic's new gospel reality talent search show Battle of the Choirs .
Approached for comment yesterday, Kganyago responded: "I do not know anything about my replacing (Bonang) Matheba since no one has officially contacted me. Every presenter wants to work for the SABC, but this is not my gig."
As to who is to replace Matheba - the showbiz powerhouse and IT girl - SABC1 marketing manager Vukile Madlala said, diplomatically: "Nothing is confirmed yet because we are still in the process of looking for a replacement presenter. The show will go on air as scheduled next week Thursday at 6.30pm."
All SABC1 acting general manager Leo Manne was prepared to say was: "Matheba is doing this (moving on) with our blessing.
"The channel will always support and have a relationship with her."
Sarit Reouveni Tomlinson, spokesman for Matheba's publicity company, Capacity Relations, said: "The decision for Matheba to move on was amicable and reached by both parties.
"Matheba is grateful for the opportunities SABC1 had afforded her over the years. She considered the channel to be part of her extended family."
Being axed from The Link before it could even hit the small screen is seen as a major blow for Matheba, who is fresh from the drama of her on-and-off relationship with boyfriend Themba "DJ Euphonik" Nkosi.
- motaud@sowetan.co.za
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