Privately owned 24-hour television news broadcaster eNCA has parted ways with yet another senior staffer. The broadcaster announced on Wednesday that Mapi Mhlangu would be stepping down as editor-in-chief with immediate effect, after about 18 months in the position. Speculation is rife that that her departure was anything but amicable, however eNCA said the separation was by mutual consent and cited Mhlangu’s job demands and her studying for an MBA as the reason behind the move. “The tension between these two commitments was raised a couple of months ago, leading to a difficult decision for both parties,” the broadcaster said. In recent months, the channel has lost seasoned staff including Joanne Joseph and Ayanda-Allie Paine. Khalik Sherrif, CEO of eMedia Investments said: “The company acknowledges Mapi’s contribution and would like to thank her for her unwavering loyalty to our newsroom and the huge part she has played in its success. We believe the time is right ahead of the elec...

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