Amidst swirling speculation and controversy, the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has stepped forward to debunk rumours surrounding the alleged suspension of renowned radio personalities DJ Lamiez Holworthy and television presenter LootLove from Metro FM. The rumoured cause of their suspension, linked to their attendance at African National Congress (ANC) rallies, sparked a wildfire of discussions across various online platforms.
The initial spark that ignited the online frenzy came from the controversial entertainment blogger Musa Kawula, who broke the news on X (formerly Twitter) with a post stating, “Metro FM suspends Luthando Shosha, better known as LootLove, and Lamiez Holworthy for attending the ANC rallies.”
In response to the escalating chatter, the SABC issued a statement to bring clarity to the situation. They confirmed that while Luthando “Lootlove” Shosha had been temporarily removed from her on-air duties, she would be returning to the program. The SABC underlined that the specifics of her situation could not be disclosed publicly but emphasised that hosting political rallies or publicly affiliating with political parties contradicts the SABC’s editorial policy, a policy made accessible to the public.
Contrary to the hearsay, the SABC clarified that Lamiez Holworthy was not under suspension or subject to any scheduling changes, putting an end to any uncertainties surrounding her position at Metro FM.
As the dust settles on this unexpected turn of events, the SABC’s swift response aims to dispel misinformation and uphold transparency with their audience..
STATEMENT:
SABC clarifies LootLove and Lamiez rumours
LootLove was unscheduled for breaking rules
“The SABC is not at liberty to go into the details of the matter concerning the individual, except to say that hosting of political rallies and/or public association with… pic.twitter.com/MGXwsBl5xL
— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) June 3, 2024
