They actually listened and Khaya Angel is finally heading back to the mic. I honestly keep pinching myself because it felt like management was locked in that decision forever but hearing the news today makes all the typing and arguing totally worth it. Please keep turning into the show and …
July 1, 2019
Final supporters
A fair share of listeners of Ligwalagwala FM have noted with concern, the unfair dismissal of the midday show (Khibika natsi) co-host Khaya Angel, and here in call for her immediate re-appointment. The decision which was credited solely on Khaya’s admission of guilt in a report she wrote to the station’s management acknowledging her contravention of her contractual obligation to the SABC, is one that was hasty and a clear attack on her personal views as a sovereign individual.
The call to reinstate Khaya, is supported by numerous listeners, who though may find her actions to have been in contravention of her contract to the SABC, and may have brought the brand into disrepute, still hold the view that the decision to terminate her contract was a harsh and unnecessary punishment. The decision by the station’s management is a down play on gender equality in the work place and the right to freedom of speech.
Her views may be unjustified, but they are held by many women in the general public, and have sparked an outrage, bringing into question the subjection of women’s views in the public domain. As considerate listeners of the station, we believe her admission of guilt should have been enough to let her off the hook with a written warning or at least a change in responsibilities. The decision taken is unfair in that it has rendered another great hope for women void. It is also in no way remedial, but leaves a loop whole in the sound of the radio, which will affect the listener-ship, if not revised and withdrawn.
A large number of listeners have already changed the dial in support of Khaya and in expressing their disappointment in her unfair dismissal. The decision to boycott the radio is one that will grow as we continue to rally support for her, and make a reasonable call for listeners not to support the suppression of women in the work place. In our large numbers we intend to call on every show, starting from the 3rd of June and air our disappointment, as we continue to call for immediate action to reinstate Khaya as a presenter on the radio.
We expect a public statement to be made, as soon as yesterday, in response to our grievance.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
May 27, 2019
May 27, 2019
The silence from the station management is getting deafening honestly but it just proves they know we are watching closely now. I have been reading through all your thoughts and it is clear that people feel the loss of her voice on the midday show way more than they are letting on. Sending off another round of emails today to see if anyone at the SABC actually wants to address why they chose the most extreme punishment instead of just a warning.
Reached 100 supporters
May 27, 2019
806 Comments
Re-appoint Khaya Angel Ligwalagwala FM. SABC could have easily distanced themselves from her opinions as companies always do. We have serious issues in South Africa like rape, which men commit. We need the SABC to focus on real issues.
She told the her opinion, these are such topics that are always talked about on radio,live. A lot of presenters talk about most sensitive stories, but not dismissed, why her? Change that code of conduct as it is unfair and reinstate her.
Being single Mom to twins can't be easy, she had apologised and honestly she was just speaking her mind just like everyone, we are all entitled to freedom of speech, a suspension or warning would have been so much better than an termination of contract. Please give Khaya her job back please.
She was wrong and we understand the station's concerns and principles but can they overlook it and reinstate her. She's a mother of twins and she's doing great community projects. We don't need another unemployed woman please!
Unfairly dismissed,lack of consistency amongst employees when it comes to disciplinery codes, Ligwalagwala must re-einstate this child...with a warning of cos...and a course in social media behaviour
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They actually listened and Khaya Angel is finally heading back to the mic. I honestly keep pinching myself because it felt like management was locked in that decision forever but hearing the news today makes all the typing and arguing totally worth it. Please keep turning into the show and …
July 1, 2019
Final supporters
A fair share of listeners of Ligwalagwala FM have noted with concern, the unfair dismissal of the midday show (Khibika natsi) co-host Khaya Angel, and here in call for her immediate re-appointment. The decision which was credited solely on Khaya’s admission of guilt in a report she wrote to the station’s management acknowledging her contravention of her contractual obligation to the SABC, is one that was hasty and a clear attack on her personal views as a sovereign individual.
The call to reinstate Khaya, is supported by numerous listeners, who though may find her actions to have been in contravention of her contract to the SABC, and may have brought the brand into disrepute, still hold the view that the decision to terminate her contract was a harsh and unnecessary punishment. The decision by the station’s management is a down play on gender equality in the work place and the right to freedom of speech.
Her views may be unjustified, but they are held by many women in the general public, and have sparked an outrage, bringing into question the subjection of women’s views in the public domain. As considerate listeners of the station, we believe her admission of guilt should have been enough to let her off the hook with a written warning or at least a change in responsibilities. The decision taken is unfair in that it has rendered another great hope for women void. It is also in no way remedial, but leaves a loop whole in the sound of the radio, which will affect the listener-ship, if not revised and withdrawn.
A large number of listeners have already changed the dial in support of Khaya and in expressing their disappointment in her unfair dismissal. The decision to boycott the radio is one that will grow as we continue to rally support for her, and make a reasonable call for listeners not to support the suppression of women in the work place. In our large numbers we intend to call on every show, starting from the 3rd of June and air our disappointment, as we continue to call for immediate action to reinstate Khaya as a presenter on the radio.
We expect a public statement to be made, as soon as yesterday, in response to our grievance.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
May 27, 2019
May 27, 2019
The silence from the station management is getting deafening honestly but it just proves they know we are watching closely now. I have been reading through all your thoughts and it is clear that people feel the loss of her voice on the midday show way more than they are letting on. Sending off another round of emails today to see if anyone at the SABC actually wants to address why they chose the most extreme punishment instead of just a warning.
Reached 100 supporters
May 27, 2019
806 Comments
We know SABC has financial problems, they are trying to cut costs. They should not sacrifice Khaya as a cost saving. They should stop lying to us, firing Khaya has got nothing to do with her the video.
Re-appoint Khaya Angel Ligwalagwala FM. SABC could have easily distanced themselves from her opinions as companies always do. We have serious issues in South Africa like rape, which men commit. We need the SABC to focus on real issues.
She told the her opinion, these are such topics that are always talked about on radio,live. A lot of presenters talk about most sensitive stories, but not dismissed, why her? Change that code of conduct as it is unfair and reinstate her.
Being single Mom to twins can't be easy, she had apologised and honestly she was just speaking her mind just like everyone, we are all entitled to freedom of speech, a suspension or warning would have been so much better than an termination of contract. Please give Khaya her job back please.
She was wrong and we understand the station's concerns and principles but can they overlook it and reinstate her. She's a mother of twins and she's doing great community projects. We don't need another unemployed woman please!
Unfairly dismissed,lack of consistency amongst employees when it comes to disciplinery codes, Ligwalagwala must re-einstate this child...with a warning of cos...and a course in social media behaviour
Re appoint Khaya
Bring khaya back
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We know SABC has financial problems, they are trying to cut costs. They should not sacrifice Khaya as a cost saving. They should stop lying to us, firing Khaya has got nothing to do with her the video.