Bonang Matheba to host PSL awards, Marawa snubbed again

Celebrity presenter Bonang Matheba will co-host the Premier Soccer League awards on Sunday night, while Robert Marawa, controversially sacked by SuperSport this week, will not be involved at all in the ceremony at the International Convention Centre in Durban.

Matheba is set to present the awards alongside the South African Broadcasting Corporation’s Thomas Mlambo and SuperSport’s Carol Tshabalala.

Marawa was relieved of his duties by SuperSport earlier in the week, but wanted to use his show, Thursday Night Live with Marawa, to say goodbye to his viewers, only to be told by the pay-tv channel, just a couple of hours before he was due on air, that he would not be allowed to do so.

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“I received a text around 18H50 tonight informing me that I should not bother coming to Studio for Thursday Night Live with Marawa Show on @SuperSportTV… I would like to thank all those who have supported my journey as a Sportscaster & those I’ve worked with at Supersport!”
tweeted Marawa on Thursday.

SuperSport released a statement on Friday that read: ““SuperSport is in the process of an exciting refresh of its local presenter line-up, which will be unveiled as part of our new football season campaign

“This restructure includes us not pursuing our contractual relationship with Robert Marawa. Robert was personally advised of our decision earlier this week.”

“We are grateful for his contribution over the years, and wish him great success in his future endeavours.”

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