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Has Phat Joe replaced Bonang on Metro?

Listeners were in for a shock this morning when they tuned into The Front Row and were greeted by Phat Joe's voice.

In case you missed it: Bonang left the station after the SABC’s refusal for her continue with a World Cup lifestyle show on SuperSport.

The national broadcaster does not allow its employees to work for rival broadcast platforms. Before you get excited about Phat Joe taking over, you might have to calm down.

According to SABC spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago this is just a temporary setup. “This is only until final arrangements for a replacement have been made. We’re mourning Eddie Zondi on Metro FM right now and for now all our focus will be on that,” he said.

Now the question on everyone’s lips is: Who will replace Queen B? Only time will tell...

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