Award-winning SA music producer and broadcaster Tlou Monyepao (DJ Cleo).
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What: Officially resigned from Radio 2000; his show was The Eskhaleni Party with DJ Cleo.
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When:
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Resignation announced: August 21, 2026.
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Effective immediately after his final broadcast on Saturday at 1:00 AM.
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His tenure ran from April 5, 2024 – total 28 months with a clean disciplinary record.
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Achievements during tenure:
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Show earned a Telkom Radio Awards nomination within its first year.
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Consistently professional and regularly filled in for absent colleagues.
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Reasons for leaving (not a difficult choice):
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Prioritise personal and professional growth.
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Focus on music career, academic goals, family, and mental health/peace of mind.
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Invest in live gigs and artist development (protégés: uMaifrend Womzulu and Pulinshki).
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Clarification:
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Not leaving due to industrial poaching or to join a competing station.
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Will carefully deliberate any future moves.
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Acknowledgements:
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Thanked Radio 2000 management (especially Mr Tony Soglo), listeners, colleagues, and even critics.
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Final stance:
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Deep respect for SABC and Radio 2000; promises no negative public remarks about the station.
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Wished the broadcaster continued success.
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Sign-off to fans: “Sizohlangana eskhaleni” (We will meet at the groove).
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