MEDIA STATEMENT | EXCITING NEW LINE-UP FOR 2025/26: FRESH VOICES, NEW SHOWS, AND EXTENDED COVERAGE

Johannesburg – Wednesday, 26 March 2025 – Channel Africa is proud to announce an exciting and dynamic programming line-up for the 2025/26 season, set on 01 April 2025. With a mix of familiar favourites and fresh voices, this new schedule brings enhanced content and brand-new shows to keep audiences informed, entertained, and engaged throughout the day.

Key Line-up Changes and Enhancements:

Weekday Highlights:

  • Africa Rising (06:00-09:00) welcomes a new co-host Asanda Beda alongside the esteemed Peter Ndoro, ensuring an energizing start to the morning.
  • On The Move (09:00-12:00) – introduces a dynamic duo Palesa Tau and Benjamin Moshatama for an engaging mid-morning experience.
  • The Upside (13:00-16:00) – is an entertainment filled show and it gains fresh perspectives with the addition of Tebogo Lekhuleni, co-hosting alongside Nompumelelo Ngubeni.
  • World Hour (21:00-22:00) – An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day’s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tshepiso Makwetla.
  • Heart Lines (22:00-00:00) – Sheila Ndikumana takes the helm of this brand-new show, offering deep dives and compelling conversations to close out the night.

Weekend Additions and Adjustments:

  • The Surge (06:00-09:00, Saturday) – Sheila Ndikumana brings a refreshing start to the weekend with insightful discussions and entertainment.
  • Out and About (09:00-12:00, Saturday) – Hosted by Puleng Molebatsi, this program explores exciting events and cultural happenings.
  • Africa @ Play (14:00-17:00, Saturday) – Neto Chemane takes the lead on this vibrant show celebrating African entertainment and sports.
  • Mixed Vibrations (French) (17:00-18:00, Saturday) – A new slot dedicated to Francophone audiences, expanding our diverse programming.

This revamped line-up reinforces Channel Africa’s commitment to delivering top-tier journalism, engaging storytelling, and diverse perspectives. The station is thrilled to welcome new presenters and look forward to bringing fresh and thought-provoking content to listeners.

Where to Tune In:

Catch Channel Africa, @SABCPlus app |DSTV 802|Open View 628 and online via our live stream at http://bit.ly/SoundaAfrica

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To catch up on these and more news articles and audio of the shows, head over to the #ChannelAfrica website: http://www.channelafrica.co.za/sabc/home/channelafrica

Stay tuned as we embark on this exciting journey with a renewed focus on quality programming that informs, inspires, and entertains!

ENDS


Issued By:                               Group Communications

Media Enquiries:                   Mmoni Ngubane (Head of Communications)

ngubanemv@sabc.co.za T. 011 714 3057| C. 073 688 1590