‘The River’ Star and News Reporter Aldrin Sampear Dumps Newzroom Afrika

• Popular TV journalist Aldrin Sampear trended on social media this week when he resigned from Newzroom Afrika
• This comes after the award-winning broadcaster got caught in a road rage spat with a 20-year-old Johannesburg woman
• South Africans took to social media on Friday to react to the video of the broadcaster's resignation

Former The River actor and news anchor Aldrin Sampear has confirmed his departure from Newzroom Afrika. This comes after the broadcaster made headlines in April when he was caught in a road rage incident with a 20-year-old varsity student.

The broadcaster also had social media buzzing when he issued an apology in a statement.

Social media user TiroKnights shared a video of Sampear confirming his exit from Newzroom Afrika.

"The time has come for me to announce that today is my last broadcast of AM Report on Newzroom Afrika, Channel 405,” said Sampear in the video.

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The broadcaster also thanked his colleagues and added that he's taking a break from broadcasting.

“Unfortunately, or fortunately, this is the end of my journey with Channel 405, Newzroom Afrika, and it is also a pause in my broadcasting career, which has been incredibly, incredibly illustrious,” added the broadcaster.

Sampear also thanked viewers for supporting him throughout the years.

Social media users respond to the broadcaster's departure

Tumie said:

"We are gonna miss you, Aldrin Sampear. Thank you for your humanity and humbleness. Well wishes to wherever you are going."

j2dax commented:

"He was fired for that road incident."

Juicy_Lu reacted:

"One thing about Aldrin; he can't hide his feelings! All the best in your future endeavours ❤️"

Monde Mbulelo Kolani wrote:

"He's tired of being misled, tired of pushing false media propaganda to South Africans. TikTok news is more reliable because people post raw, unfiltered news, and we tell the truth more than these media outlets."

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Phakiso Jafta reacted:

"Newzroom Africa has lost a viewer again. My journey with you also ends here😒"

katedube773 said:

"They forced him, it says in his voice."

Penn wrote:

"His assaulting the lady brought him here. He was supposed to be dismissed a long time ago. I don't know why it took them this long."

Thami Wa Di Property commented:

"He’s gonna be a spokesperson for a certain minister👀"

Hlodis said:

"May the Almighty God open doors for you that will bring more blessings. You will be missed. Mama loves you, son."

Lindiwe Dlamini reacted:

"I am wishing you all the best, bafo. When one door closes, another opens. God is still with you, trust Him😇"

News anchor denies assaulting female motorist

In more news, Briefly News previously reported that popular Newzroom Afrika anchor Aldrin Sampear denied claims that he assaulted a female motorist in Johannesburg.

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A 20-year-old motorist claimed that the broadcaster grabbed her arm and then hit her during a road rage incident.

The news anchor also stated that he was surprised to see that the video that surfaced online was edited.

Proofreading by Kelly Lippke, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.

Source: Briefly News