South African Radio Personality renews "Big money" Contract with Metro FM

SOUTH AFRICA: Radio Personality and DJ Thabo "T-Bo Touch" has signed a new contract with Metro FM and the SABC taking him to 2019.

T-bo has been off-air for two weeks after being suspended by the broadcaster. It was earlier reported that Touch was suspended after allegedly “refusing” to read an advert (Hyundai advert) on air‚ rumoured to have cost the SABC R15 million.

It was also allegedly said that he put the phone down on his boss Sibongile Mtyali when she confronted him about his alleged insubordination and defiance.

T-Bo Touch also introduced a new segment Gospel Replenish on Monday, allegedly without consulting or obtaining permission from Mtyali.

He also faced accusations of violating the station's play list policy when he played music he allegedly personally selected and refused to play that which the music compiler instructed him to play.

When asked for comment‚ Touch confirmed that he would be returning.

“Yes‚ I am still at Metro but I can’t discuss the details of my contract.”

It’s understood that he will be back on air in the next week‚ with the issues around his suspension obviously being sorted out.

This is some good news to the loyal Metro FM listeners.