702's Robbie signs off

11 November 2016 - 08:31 By Gabi Mbele

Radio listeners accustomed to waking up to the voice of John Robbie on Radio 702 will have to get used to a new voice. Robbie announced yesterday he will retire at the end of the year after 30 years on air.Robbie said: " Thirty years at 702 has been a blast. I am proud of my contribution and proud of the station. It is one of the most transformed businesses in South Africa and has a massive role to play going forward."Current afternoon host Xolani Gwala will step into the breakfast role and mid-morning host Redi Tlhabi will host the afternoon drive show between 3pm and 6pm...

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