Mansfield back on air

Jeremy Mansfield is returning to radio next week as the host of Hot 91.9 FM’s breakfast show.

The former 947 Rude Awakening DJ will join his old partner in crime, Sam Cowen, along with Simon Hill, John Walland, Karabo Yibe and awardwinning producer Will Scott.

The new show, branded Mansfield in the Morning, kicks off on November 1.

In an announcement on the station’s Facebook page, Hot 91.9 FM said fans could expect Mansfield’s unique sense of humour as well as his irreverent opinions on a range of topics.

“I’ve always believed in the unifying power of laughter and creating shared value in the communities I serve. Here I get to do both,” Mansfield said.

“Jeremy will bring back the fun element of morning radio, which will entertain and engage our audience.

“Together, we will work with him to grow Hot Cares and ensure sustainability across our many community initiatives,” Hot 91.9 FM managing director Lloyd Madurai said.

Mansfield’s arrival at the station comes after Hot 91.9 FM fired breakfast show host Sasha Martinengo for calling Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema a “monkey” live on air.

Martinengo defended his comments on Twitter and the EFF opened a criminal case against him. – Citizen reporter