Noxolo Mtshali makes a surprising return to SABC news.

SABC news anchor Noxolo Mtshali is returning to SABC after she announced she was leaving in April. Mtshali announced on social media in April that she was leaving her job as an IsiZulu news anchor. She said that she loves reading the news in IsiZulu, her mother tongue, and feels proud of it.

Mtshali said on Thursday that she will be back on TV in September. She said her grandmother always asks where she is when she watches the news on SABC1 at 7pm, hoping to see her.

Mtshali started her career 15 years ago as a kids news presenter. She then became responsible for the main bulletin's weather report and started hosting the lunchtime and evening news bulletins. In June 2023, she began presenting a three-hour breakfast show called Ekhaya Jikelele. During her time at the SABC, Mtshali was able to connect with many South African viewers through her pure, heartwarming, and unique broadcasting style. Mtshali also does voiceover work and is a brand ambassador.

It is these kinds of messages that I receive on a daily basis that made it easy for me to come back when I was called to return to the SABC Zulu desk,” she said.

Mtshali wrote:“I could not ignore izikhalo zenu [your complaints] anymore, which is why ngithobeka kakhulu ukunazisa ukuthi [I am announcing that] your girl is back on your screens.

“The first bulletin will be on Monday, the 2nd of September 2024. Uthando eningipha lona [your love] really humbles me.

Asiqhubeke siqhakambise ulwimi lweSintu. Lungafi ngathi [let us continue to advocate for our languages]. Our languages must not die while we watch],”