Sasha Martinengo, 5FM parting ways

DJ Sasha Martinengo will no longer be part of 5FM once the annual lineup change takes place from 1 April 2012, it was announced this morning, Wednesday, 8 February 2012. After 17 years on air and over 5000 shows, Martinengo leaves end of March.

As explained by 5FM station manager Aisha Mohamed in a press statement, "Lineup changes are an unfortunate part of the radio landscape. Every year 5FM, along with the SABC's 17 other radio properties, evaluate their on-air lineup for the year ahead.

"Sasha will unfortunately not be with us from April onwards. The change comes as part of a long-term strategic plan to revise our on air offering. We are enormously appreciative of Sasha's incredible work ethic, his dedication to the listeners and his support of the 5FM brand. The station, however, needs to evolve and change as our listeners do.

Sasha Martinengo

"We will miss him"

"It has been absolutely wonderful working with Sasha. He's been a huge asset to the 5FM team and we will miss him as an on-air personality and as a team player."

Comments Martinengo (@F1sasha), "Working at 5FM hasn't just been a job; it's been my life. I'd like to think I have entertained my listeners over the years. I have had a brilliant time and will miss my 5FM family. Thank you for all the years of fun and support."