Refreshing! DJ Fresh spills the beans on Metro FM exitDJ Fresh opened up about the reason for his dismissal from Metro FM, saying he would have apologised if given the opportunity.
by Mariette van Niekerk
01-02-2023 09:58
in Entertainment
DJ Fresh speaks out about his exit from Metro FM. Image: @djfreshsa | Instagram
Nearly two years after he was sacked from Metro FM, DJ Fresh finally opened up about the reason for his exit.
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The radio personality spoke out during a recent episode of Podcast and Chill with MacG.
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DJ FRESH OPENS UP ABOUT THAT WORD DJ Fresh, or Thato Sikwane, hosted the podcast on behalf of MacG who reportedly had an eye infection, News24 reports.
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It was the discussion of the alleged toxicity at the SABS, that he suddenly decided to break his silence on his sudden departure from Metro FM in 2019.
MacG and DJ Fresh. Image: @djfreshsa | Instagram The presenter was taken off the air after a #FreshBreakfast listener complained about the language use during the show.
I don't think I was fired for the word. I was fired because I refused to apologise for using the word. I wasn't fired for the word; I was suspended for the word. I was suspended for, I think, a month. So, like I keep saying, that suspension, for a month, was punishment, DJ Fresh said.
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SUSPENDED AND TERMINATED WITHOUT A CHANCE TO SAY SORRY After his suspension, instead of reinstating him, the SABC terminated his contract stating unsuccessful engagements between him and the SABC Radio Management,
In a statement, the public broadcaster said DJ Fresh's conduct led to it being found guilty and sanctioned by the Broadcasting Complaints Commission of South Africa (BCCSA) for contravention of clause 6 of the BCCSA's code of conduct. His language reportedly also brought the SABC into disrepute, News24 states.
The BCCSA said there was no transgression 'cause the word doesn't exist. You can't punish someone for a word that doesn't exist, Fresh says during the podcast interview.
The DJ continued saying he would have had no problem apologising if he had been told to do so before being suspended. Had they said apologise immediately, I would've done that, but you punish me first, and I must come back and say I'm sorry?
BACK BEHIND THE MIC On whether he misses working behind the microphone, Fresh said: it feels great being behind a mic. I'm supposed to be out of town, but I was like, listen, this is a great opportunity. I love the mic; I miss the mic.
The DJ was reportedly due back on radio in April, but things didn't work out the way he wanted.
I can't do radio this year. Hopefully, next year April, unless they let me do the show remotely this year, then we can do the show this year, he dished.
But, about the station he'll be working on, Fresh stays tight lipped. All he is prepared to say, is that it's a brand new show.
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Refreshing! DJ Fresh spills the beans on Metro FM exitDJ Fresh opened up about the reason for his dismissal from Metro FM, saying he would have apologised if given the opportunity. 
