Ayanda Melansi, the head of Gagasi FM, finds herself amidst a storm of criticism from the station’s followers in Durban after revelations surfaced regarding the meager salary paid to one of its presenters. Penny Ntuli, a radio personality and social media influencer, made headlines by resigning from her position at the station.
Ntuli disclosed on social media yesterday that despite her two-year tenure at the station, she was offered a paltry sum of R2,800 per month to host the Sunday morning show from 1 am to 4 am. Expressing her dismay, Ntuli stated that the offer was disrespectful and unsustainable for her financial needs and responsibilities. She recounted how negotiations with Melansi ended with the suggestion that she explore alternative career paths rather than continuing on-air.
“I didn’t leave the station because I have another offer. I didn’t leave them because I don’t like to work,” clarified Ntuli, reaffirming her passion for radio and her affection for Gagasi FM. Despite her departure, she expressed gratitude for the opportunities afforded to her by the station.
News of Ntuli’s underpayment quickly gained traction on social media, with many expressing solidarity with her plight. The hashtag #GagasiFM trended on various platforms as users condemned the station’s treatment of its talent. Some highlighted the disparity between Ntuli’s low wages and the lavish lifestyle often portrayed on her social media accounts.
Amidst the uproar sparked by Penny Ntuli’s revelation of her meager salary at Gagasi FM, social media users rallied around her, expressing empathy and condemnation for the station’s contract practices. One user’s comment likened Ntuli’s pay to that of public cleaners, igniting a wider discussion about fair compensation and workplace rights. The backlash directed at Ayanda Melansi reflects broader disappointment with how the station’s employees are treated under its current policies.
Penny Ntuli detail what happened at Gagasi FM.
Radio Personality Penny Ntuli quits Gagasi FM after she was told that she will be paid R2 800 per month according to her new contract.
This is much less than what she was paid initially before her contract expired. pic.twitter.com/PVAsLw7WCb
— MDN NEWS (@MDNnewss) March 25, 2024People like Penny Ntuli and her Instagram friends are proof enough that social media standards are fake AF. Imagine earning R2800 PM and claiming it's not enough to feed your family, but you make such content to show people that you made it in life. https://t.co/NZixskZm2c pic.twitter.com/aFsNF8OhtE
— ⭐️💫 KhweziLomso 🌟✨ (@Bongani_Wale) March 25, 2024Gagasi FM should be ashamed of themselves for doing this to penny. Good think penny exposed them
— Zandi S (@ZandiS1016293) March 25, 2024Picture: @pennyntuli on Instagram
