Aldrin Sampear Secures Government Role After Exiting Newzroom Afrika: “My Skill Has Been Sought”
- Talented broadcaster Aldrin Sampear left his role as an anchor at Newzroom Afrika, sparking speculation about his departure
- In a lengthy post on Tuesday, 5 August 2025, Aldrin Sampear confirmed that he had secured a new role after leaving Newzroom Afrika
- Netizens filled the comments section with well-wishes, and his partner also wrote a sweet message for him
Source: Instagram
Aldrin Sampear has shared why he left his role as an anchor on Newzroom Afrika. This comes after Sampear made headlines when he resigned from Newzroom Afrika.
Aldrin Sampear’s departure from Newzroom Afrika sparked speculation. Several netizens speculated that his departure was linked to the road rage incident in April 2025. Now, the former The River actor has broken his silence, revealing why he left the news and current affairs station.
Aldrin Sampear explains why he left Newzroom Afrika
In a lengthy post shared on X on Tuesday, 5 August 2025, Aldrin Sampear shared that he left Newzroom Afrika because he had landed a job with the Department of Tourism. He described the opportunity as a chance to serve South Africa.
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“I resigned because my skill has been sought for different challenges. When the offer came, I went back to Tshwane Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya’s PHD dissertation “The Negotiated Nation: Evaluating Nation Building in the Post-Apartheid South Africa.” Reflections on Eskom board chairperson Mteto Nyati’s decision to answer the call to Public Service, have convinced me that there must more that this darkie can do for his country. I have joined the Department of Tourism under the leadership of Minister Patricia De Lille. This beautiful nation has done so much for me. I’m indebted. State policies like social grants and free primary healthcare, helped pull me out of poverty and journalism was the vehicle,” Aldrin Sampear said.
See the post below:
Netizens react after Aldrin Sampear joins the Department of Tourism
Fans and celebrities filled Aldrin Sampear’s comments section with well-wishes and advice.
Here are some of the comments:
@PennyLebyane said:
“Bathong Aldrin, we are gonna be selling South Africa mos. Great job, my boy. You did very ,well actually. The standard is set🙌🏽 Community Media is the best training ground for the best broadcasters in this country. Go serve further with excellence.“
@Broughty80 advised:
“Good luck, Aldrin. Please don't go down the same path as other politicians who steal from South Africans and try to divide us along racial lines. Always stay true to those values and to that little boy👍”
@majoyana31 said:
“Congratulations 🥳 I wish you all the best in your new journey 🕯️🍀”
@UnityInSA replied:
“All the best in your new career. Changing careers can be exciting, challenging and rewarding. Enjoy the journey.”
@Ndlombango advised:
“Congratulations, young man. Don’t defend corruption as you’re now part of a government department.”
Aldrin Sampear’s partner also expressed love and well-wishes.
@LeyfortsKitchen gushed:
“Congratulations, my love. I’m so incredibly proud of you! You’ve worked so hard, and you truly deserve every bit of this success. I know this is just the beginning of an amazing journey, and I’ll be right here cheering you on every step of the way. Wishing you nothing but growth.”
Source: Instagram
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.
A 20-year-old motorist claimed that the broadcaster grabbed her arm and 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.
Source: Briefly News
