{"id":417716,"date":"2026-01-18T17:09:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-18T17:09:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/417716\/"},"modified":"2026-01-18T17:09:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T17:09:11","slug":"felix-hlophe-returns-to-the-airwaves-as-gagasi-fm-lifts-suspension","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/417716\/","title":{"rendered":"Felix Hlophe returns to the airwaves as Gagasi FM lifts suspension"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n\t\tHlophe was suspended after domestic altercation allegations.\n\t<\/p>\n<p>Gagasi FM presenter Felix Hlophe is set to return to radio after a suspension announced in late December.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizen.co.za\/lifestyle\/gagasi-fm-pulls-felix-hlophe-off-air-as-explosive-domestic-drama-rocks-morning-radio\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hlophe was placed on a two-week break<\/a> from his morning drive show, The Uprising, on 29 December following allegations linked to a domestic altercation.<\/p>\n<p>The claims emerged after videos circulated on social media.<\/p>\n<p>However, Hlophe denied the allegations at the time, saying the videos shared online did not reflect the full context of the incident.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizen.co.za\/lifestyle\/entertainment\/celebrity-news\/felix-hlophe-addresses-domestic-abuse-allegations\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u2018Emotions ran high on all sides\u2019: Felix Hlophe addresses domestic abuse allegations<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hlophe returns<\/p>\n<p>Taking to his social media platforms this weekend, Hlophe announced that he will be returning to the airwaves on Monday, 19 January 2026.<\/p>\n<p>He posted an announcement photo captioned: \u201cThe King returns. The comeback is always stronger than the setback.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Gagasi FM also issued a statement confirming his return.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGagasi FM confirms the return of Felix Hlophe to his on-air role as host of The Uprising from Monday, 19 January 2026,\u201d the station said.<\/p>\n<p>The station said Hlophe \u201cwas awarded time off air late December to attend to personal matters and subsequently took two weeks of scheduled annual leave\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>It added: \u201cDuring this time, the station engaged with Felix in line with its internal processes. The station is satisfied that he is ready to resume his on-air responsibilities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Hlophe will return to The Uprising alongside co-host <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizen.co.za\/lifestyle\/entertainment\/celebrity-news\/mixed-reactions-as-minnie-ntuli-returns-to-gagasi-fm-after-bullying-drama\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Minnie Ntuli who was previously accused of bullying<\/a>. The show airs from Monday to Friday, between 6am and 9am.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGagasi FM remains committed to supporting the well-being of its talent while upholding the values and standards of the station.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGagasi FM thanks its listeners for their patience and continued support.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>NOW READ: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizen.co.za\/lifestyle\/entertainment\/celebrity-news\/puleng-phoofolo-life-since-fatal-car-accident-new-ep-more\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u2018It has changed my way of doing things\u2019: Puleng Phoofolo on life since the fatal car accident, new EP and more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Hlophe was suspended after domestic altercation allegations. 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