S3 and Cardova TV confirm that television host Katlego Maboe will be making a highly anticipated return to The Expresso Morning Show on Monday, August 8.
The TV presenter is expected to make a return in almost two years after being put on indefinite leave. Due to the legal battle he had with his ex-girlfriend, Monique Muller.
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At the end of 2020, Katlego took time off as a presenter from Expresso. To focus on personal matters that stemmed from allegations of abuse that were made against him. In the same year, Monique was granted a protection order against Katlego after she accused him of domestic abuse.
After a protracted legal process, the courts absolved Katlego against these allegations in January 2022.
On his big return next Monday, Maboe will be in conversation with Graeme Richards in what promises to be an emotional sit-down. As Katlego unpacks the challenging journey he has been on over the past two years. Also how he got back to himself.
In a video posted on his Instagram account and social media platforms of the show. The star is seen emotional. As he revisits the past events.
“It truly is difficult to put into words what I feel at the moment – being back to the place I called home for a decade,” an emotional Katlego Maboe says. “I’m filled with so much gratitude for all those who have been supportive and encouraging throughout this journey and I’m looking forward to having the opportunity, once again, to help an incredible team deliver an inspiring show to our people.”
The host adds, “I’m a mixture of tingling nerves and childlike excitement at the thought of the first ‘Good morning!’ and I hope that when all is said and done, I would have done everyone proud. Thank you all.”
“Domestic violence is a serious problem in our society, and one which Cardova as a company stands strongly against. We are relieved that the legal process has run its course and that Katlego has cleared himself in court of such allegations. He is a rare talent and we are very happy to be welcoming him back to Expresso,” says Patience Stevens, Cardova TV MD.
“S3 has always viewed the allegations levelled against Mr Maboe in a serious light and we are delighted that the courts have exonerated him and he can now return to the Expresso family as the host of the show,” Pat Van Heerden – S3 Head of Channel concludes.
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Many followers showed the TV host some love in the comment section of the Instagram post. Including some celebrity friends.
While the public supports the presenter’s comeback, gender-based activists of Women For Change have taken him to task.
Asking if the “cancel culture” has become a trend, and what about GBV being the real and only trend.
We must say, it will take some people some time to accept that Katlego is back on our screens.