Sizwe Dhlomo shocks listeners with Kaya 959 exit announcement

Sizwe Dhlomo set to leave Kaya FM

South African media personality Sizwe Dhlomo has officially announced that he is stepping away from Kaya 959.

Listeners were caught off guard on Wednesday morning, 27 May 2026, when Dhlomo shared the news live on air during an emotional address.

The veteran broadcaster revealed that he plans to leave the station at the end of June as he prepares to take a sabbatical after years behind the microphone.

While explaining his decision, Dhlomo admitted that leaving was not easy but said he had already made up his mind about his future long before making the public announcement.

He also made it clear that although he may eventually return to radio, Kaya 959 would not be the station he returns to.

The broadcaster disclosed that he first decided to resign in 2025 and has since spent time preparing for the transition.

During his announcement, he encouraged his co-hosts and colleagues to support whoever will eventually take over his role on the breakfast show.

Since joining Kaya 959 in 2020, Dhlomo has become one of the station’s biggest voices, earning praise for his outspoken views, sharp interviews and ability to drive conversation around current affairs, entertainment and social issues.

Following the announcement, social media was flooded with reactions from listeners, celebrities and industry figures, many expressing shock over his departure.