RADIO and TV presenter Hulisani Ravele has pulled a shocker and announced that she’s leaving 947.
The former child star has been with the station for the past five years and her last show will be on 30 September.
Hulisani (35) currently hosts 947 Weekend Breakfast with Hulisani every Saturday and Sunday between 7am and 10am.
Her team released a statement announcing the news.
“For the past five years, Hulisani has been the host of the weekend morning show on Primedia’s 947, creating an upbeat connection with her loyal followers. Her departure from the station marks a poignant turning point in her career, as she takes a hiatus from media to embrace stillness, introspection, and the pursuit of new opportunities,” the statement read.
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Speaking about leaving, Hulisani said being part of the station was a dream come true.
“I am immensely grateful for the love and support I have received from my followers and the industry. Making it onto the 947 line-up has been an absolute dream come true.
“To anchor and deliver an entertaining and wholesome show to such a diverse and multicultural audience, playing a part in the station surpassing the 1 million mark for P7D listenership, and maintaining that position, are remarkable achievements I hold dear. This break is not just a pause, but an opportunity for me to delve into new experiences and discover what the future holds. I'm excited to see where this journey takes me,” she said.
Hulisani is also celebrating 26 years in the entertainment industry and according to her team, she’s taking a break.
“After a remarkable journey spanning over two and a half decades, Hulisani Ravele, a mainstay in the entertainment industry, has decided to embark on a well-deserved sabbatical from the airwaves and television screens,” they said.
She started on YoTV as a child star, then moved onto hosting TV and radio shows such as Quiz Me, which was on SABC1. She was a presenter on 5FM before joining 947.
