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Gagasi FM presenter, Siphesihle Shabalala, is back on air.
Gagasi FM presenter, Siphesihle Shabalala, is back on air.

GAGASI FM presenter Siphesihle "DJ SpheLive" Shabalala has recovered. 

This comes after he shocked many of his fans when he was muted by a mysterious illness for the second time in 2023.   

In 2022, DJ SpheLive (32) shocked people when he was attacked by an illness during his first show on Gagasi FM, and he ended up not finishing it. 

It's not clear what's wrong with him and if it's the same illness he had in 2022.  

DJ SpheLive, who's been silenced for three weeks, recovered at his home in Ladysmith in KZN and will be on his shows from Saturday, 8 July. 

Fellow presenters such as Sizwe Sibisi, Njabs Zwane, and Heazy Madida stood in for DJ SpheLive on his shows when he was still recovering. 

DJ SpheLive, also known as "Our Father" to his followers, hosts an 8pm to 10pm show called Gagasi Music Session House on Tuesdays, and Urban Top 40 on Saturdays with Penny Ntuli. 

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DJ SpheLive said he battled illness for the past two weeks and was unable to fulfil his broadcasting obligations. 

“I’m doing well, and I’m eager to start performing my duties on the radio. I apologise for the silence during this period. I have been spending time with my family and getting medical care. 

“I would like to convey my heartfelt appreciation to the management of Gagasi FM, my co-workers, my family and the fans for their tremendous support during this difficult time,” he said. 

Gagasi FM spokesman Khulekani Shandu confirmed that DJ SpheLive has recovered. 

“He is back now, and the situation has gone back to normal,” he said. 

DJ SpheLive joined Gagasi FM in 2019. 

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