The SABC has announced the departure of Stephen Grootes.
Grootes, who is currently on SAfm, will leave the station at the end of July to pursue a new career opportunity.
In the statement, SABC radio management thanked him for his loyal service and impeccable work ethic, wishing him well in his future endeavours.
It is said that a new presenter for SAfm Sunrise will be announced in due course.
Grootes said in the statement: “It has been the honour of my professional life to speak to the entire nation every morning over the last six years, and I have learned an incredible amount from presenting SAfm Sunrise. I will deeply miss the Sunrise team, our listeners, and particularly our callers.”
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“After an intense political period, this is the perfect time to return to Primedia, as many of our national debates will now be about business and the economy.
The Money Show is an important part of our national narrative, and this is an amazing chance to help drive that discussion,” he said.
It’s very much of a pity that Stephen Groote’s is leaving SAFM Sunrise.
He is absolutely the most brilliant radio reporter that I ever listened to in my life (I am 82 years old now).
For years I stood up every morning at 5.30 to listen to his show and everytime when I listened to him I was astonished about all the facts of so many subjects that he has stored in his “computer” memory.
It feels as if I am going to loose a very good friend.
I hope you do well and be happy with your new job Stephen, again I will going to miss you a lot.
Wishing you all the best, Stephen.
I regularly listen to your morning broadcasts, and you are one of the main reasons I tune into SAFM. Your professionalism in hosting the show is commendable. You have a unique and effective way of engaging with callers, whether countering antagonistic arguments or addressing the highly sensitive issues facing our nation.
I wish you every success in your future endeavors. Your new employers are fortunate to have you on board.