After her contract at the SABC IsiZulu radio station was not renewed, former Ukhozi FM star Nongcebo McKenzie — who left the station in tears of gratitude — has launched her own podcast.
As soon as the new line-up for April 2024 was revealed, McKenzie announced her departure from the station.
Despite her saying she has no idea what she will do next, she released about three episodes on her platform. This barely a month after leaving radio.
She shared the news of her podcast on social media recently.
Broad variety of topics on podcast
Her first few episodes of her audio podcast show that it covers a broad variety of subjects.
However, she described her podcast as one that will host thought-provoking discussions with authors, speakers, distinguished academics and esteemed leaders in both isiZulu and English.
Having amassed over 51,000 YouTube subscribers, she debuted her theme show Love Letters. On her recent shows she explored gender politics, polygamy, Zulu names and father-daughter relationships.
She shared that her podcast is not only limited to YouTube. It’s also available on other online platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.
On her latest podcast, she tackled the topic of a relationship between fathers and daughters.
Grateful for time spent at radio station
When leaving the station, McKenzie sobbed and thanked her colleagues for a beautiful time at the station.
“I am saying goodbye on the radio, I’m saying goodbye on Ukhozi FM. And I would like to express my gratitude for the love and warmth to the Ukhozi FM listeners. For always being with us on the radio,” she said.
The KZN South coast-born broadcaster went on to thank different people at the station from different departments.
“I worked well with a lot of people, and I will always remember the good times that we had.” She has co-hosted the breakfast show, an education show sithakela isizwe, and ezingasoze zabuna (golden oldies) among others.
