Overview
- Hlophe has been removed from the New Year’s Eve crossover, with Linda “Mr Magic” Sibiya and Selby Mkhize set to host in his place.
- Heazy will stand in on The Uprising during Hlophe’s absence, with the station indicating an expected on‑air return on January 19, 2026.
- The widely shared clips were filmed on December 24 and followed a confrontation in which his wife, Tracy Smith‑Hlophe, and their children sought safety at a neighbour’s home.
- Police and private security attended the scene, according to reports, and no arrests were made.
- Hlophe posted a public apology and said there was no physical violence, while a petition has called for his removal from the station.