Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma Bids Farewell to Radio After Being Fired by Vuma FM

• Radio personality Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma recently took a final bow on her final day on air
• The award-winning presenter was devastated as she shared the news and prepared for her new journey
• This comes after Vuma FM terminated her employment, and her supporters sang her praises for her years-long commitment to her work and wished her well on her future endeavours

Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma has officially dropped the mic and bid farewell to radio after being fired by her employer.

Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma officially leaves radio

After years of work as a radio presenter, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma has bowed out.

The award-winning radio personality and entrepreneur shared an emotional announcement on her social media pages, announcing her exit from the airwaves.

She was suddenly fired after receiving a letter from her employer on 15 July 2025, terminating her contract without reason.

The radio star hinted that her activism with her March for March movement against illegal immigrants may have cost her the radio gig.

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Her last day on 31 July 2025 was met with profound support from her colleagues at Vuma FM, as well as her listeners, whose hearts she touched in her six years at the station.

She shared an emotionally charged farewell message, saying her departure was a painful realisation:

"Doing radio one last time. Goodbye to my first love. The sacrifice is painful, it hurts my soul, but I would do it all over again."

Ngobese-Zuma spearheaded the Cruise show from 9 AM to 12 PM on weekdays and grew a massive following of supporters who were heartbroken by her sudden exit.

Here's what social media said about Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma's departure

Fans and colleagues gave Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma a grand farewell, with some of her loyal listeners even sending gifts to her work, making her last day all the more emotional.

After Vuma FM lost thousands of listeners from Ngobese-Zuma's axing, it's clear that she built an army of loyal supporters who vowed to stand with her.

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wendy_mambanjwa said:

"Oh, my twin! I know how much you LOVE radio, but I say, 'What the enemy meant for evil, God will turn it around for your blessing.' I’m excited to see you walk into all that GoD has in store for you."

shortbasentombela responded:

"Farewell, Mama. Kukhulu uNkulunkulu akubekele khona."

lebomasike added:

"The show indeed does go on, @jacintangobese. I'm so proud of how you are much stronger and bolder at this stage in your life."

Nkuluyawo1 wrote:

"I'm sorry, sisi. Whatever has happened to you, just know it's a blessing in disguise."

Sicelo_702black posted:

"At least you know you're giving it up for a better purpose. Future generations will forever be grateful for this stance you took."

Thabiso8108 praised Jacinta Ngobese:

"Your calling is bigger than radio. It takes a sacrifice for one to fulfil their purpose and calling. Thank you for standing for our beloved country. Aluta."

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Source: Briefly News