Sakhiwo Sokhela, a well-known isiZulu newsreader, has been let go by the SABC after allegedly failing to report for duty and not informing her superiors on time. According to an insider, this was not the first incident of its kind, and Sokhela had a history of not communicating her availability.
The informant revealed that Sokhela had a personal crisis, but her unavailability caused disruptions to live television broadcasts. Sokhela claimed she did not see her schedule, but colleagues pointed out that everyone receives their schedules in the same way and at the same time.
Sokhela has not commented on the matter, but a close friend and colleague said she was not doing well, especially since the incident occurred during the holiday season. The SABC spokesperson, Mmoni Seapelo, stated that she needed to communicate with all parties involved and management before commenting on the matter.
The incident has raised questions about the importance of communication and reliability in the television industry. While Sokhela’s personal crisis is understandable, her failure to communicate her availability caused disruptions to live broadcasts and ultimately led to her dismissal.
The SABC’s decision to let Sokhela go highlights the need for professionals in the industry to be reliable and communicative. As the holiday season is a critical time for television broadcasting, the SABC cannot afford to have disruptions to their live broadcasts.
Sokhela’s dismissal serves as a reminder to professionals in the industry to prioritize communication and reliability to avoid similar incidents in the future.
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