Johannesburg – Monday, 08 May 2023  – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) would like to alert the public of a fake media statement which is circulating on various social media platforms titled “INTRODUCTION OF RADIO LICENCES AS PART SABC’S DRIVE TO GENERATE REVENUE”.

The SABC has not issued any media statement making such public pronouncements regarding licences for car radios.

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Johannesburg – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is thrilled to reveal more hosts of the star-studded and esteemed METRO FM Music Awards 2023 (MMA23), which will take place on Saturday, 06 May 2023 at Mbombela Stadium, Mpumalanga.

Further to announcing Lerato Kganyago and Katlego Maboe as the presenters of these prestigious awards, the radio and television personalities will be joined by Somizi (somGAGA) Mhlongo, Mpumi Mlambo, Sipho (Alphi) Mkhwanazi and Zanele Potelwa. This team of energetic and charismatic talent was carefully selected to deliver the most impactful awards ceremony South African audiences have seen in five years!

SomGAGA and Mpumi will be holding it down behind the ‘Black Curtain’, while Alphi and Zanele give us the blow-by-blow action and the glitz and glam of the ‘Black Carpet’.

“METRO FM has always been a part of my DNA and hosting the awards after a five-year break, gives me the greatest joy! South Africa has been waiting for this prestigious event and I’m honoured and grateful to be able to share it with music fans all over the country. Local music and artists have evolved and come so far in the past five years, and this is a fantastic opportunity for us to celebrate that,” states Somizi Mhlongo.

Mpumi Mlambo says, “I cannot express how excited I am to be selected as one of the METRO FM Music Awards 2023 hosts! It is a huge honour to be part of such an incredible event that’s well loved and known not only in South Africa, but globally. I can’t wait to celebrate our local talent along with my co-host Somizi as we hold it down and welcome the winners behind the ‘Black Curtain’.”

The awards will be broadcast live on SABC 1, SABC Plus and METRO FM’s YouTube channel at 20:00! The public is encouraged to tune in, to witness some of today’s biggest South African music acts on stage, as well as see their favorite A-list South African celebrities walk the ‘Black Carpet’ and participate in the awards.

Sipho (Alphi) Mkwhanazi says, “I think I share South Africa’s sentiment in expressing how excited we are for the return of the METRO FM AWARDS. I’m thrilled to be a part of this star-studded event and absolutely cannot wait to celebrate our local talent.”

“It is such a great honour to be part of this incredible event. Our local artists have come such a long way in the past five years and what better way to bring back the MMA’s than now. We’re incredibly privileged to live in a country that embraces and celebrates diversity in music, art, fashion and culture,” concludes Zanele Potelwa.

Voting lines remain open and to vote: Dial *120*45787# and follow the prompts.

USSD rates charged at R1.50 per minute.

Voting lines are open as from 31 March 2023 to 30 April 2023 at midnight, except for song of the year that closes at 9pm on 6 May 2023.

Tickets for all official METRO FM Music Awards 2023 events are available at Computicket:

https://tickets.computicket.com/event/metro_fm_music_awards_2023/7215601/7215688/37771

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Johannesburg – Friday, 21 April 2023 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is excited to announce METRO FM On-Air Personality, Lerato ‘LKG’ Kganyago and Katlego Maboe as the hosts of the star-studded and esteemed METRO FM Music Awards 2023 (MMA23), which will take place on Saturday, 06 May 2023 at Mbombela Stadium, Mpumalanga.

The decision by METRO FM to appoint Ms Kganyago and Mr Maboe is based on their skills as sought after hosts, who are able to carry events of this caliber. The two presenters exude class and high energy, elements that embody the prestigious METRO FM Awards.

Lerato Kganyago states “I am absolutely thrilled and deeply honored to be entrusted with the role of co-hosting the prestigious METRO FM Music Awards 2023 alongside the incredibly talented Katlego Maboe. As a long-standing member of the METRO FM family with seven years of experience, and with a solid background in live television and broadcasting, I understand the significance of this event and I am confident in my ability to deliver an exceptional experience for South Africa’s music fans. The MMAs are a true highlight of the year for music lovers, and I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of it all. Together with Katlego Maboe, we promise to bring an unparalleled level of class, energy, and excitement to the stage. Get ready for a night that will leave you mesmerized and craving for more, as we celebrate the very best of South African music with the industry’s leading artists and producers”.

Katlego Maboe says “I am absolutely thrilled to be chosen as the host of the METRO FM Music Awards 2023! It is an incredible honour to be part of such a prestigious event, and I am super excited to be hosting alongside the talented Lerato Kganyago. I am looking forward to celebrating the best of South African music with all the amazing artists, producers, and fans. I can’t wait!”

The awards will be broadcast live on SABC 1, SABC Plus and METRO FM’s YouTube channel at 20:00! The public is encouraged to tune in, to witness some of today’s biggest South African music acts on stage, as well as see their favorite A-list South African celebrities walk the ‘Black Carpet and participate in the awards.

Voting lines remain open and to vote: Dial *120*45787# and follow the prompts.

USSD rates charged at R1.50 per minute.

Voting lines are open as from 31 March 2023 to 30 April 2023 at midnight, except for song of the year that closes at 9pm on 6 May 2023.

Tickets for all official METRO FM Music Awards 2023 events are available at Computicket:

https://tickets.computicket.com/event/metro_fm_music_awards_2023/7215601/7215688/37771

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Johannesburg – Thursday, 06 April 2023 – The nominations are in, and tickets go on sale today, 06 April 2023 for the prestigious METRO FM Music Awards 2023 (MMA’s)!

The MMA’s will be hosted at Mbombela Stadium in Mbombela Mpumalanga, on Saturday 06 May 2023 and broadcast live on SABC 1 with additional content available on SABC+ (available to download from Apple and Android App Stores).

Tickets can be purchased via Computicket from 17:00 at:

https://tickets.computicket.com/event/metro_fm_music_awards_2023/7215601/7215688/37771

The tickets will be sold as follows:

• Golden Circle – R500;
• Lower Stands – R300;
• Upper Stands – R150.

METRO FM Business Manager Kina Nhlengethwa stated, “We are very excited to announce that tickets for the return of this high powered industry event are going on sale. Considering our incredible line-up of talent from which the winners will be announced, we expect that many fans and music lovers will rush to book their spot for the evening”.

With the relaunch of the awards, METRO FM called on all record labels and independent artists to submit music eligible for entry. The SABC received over a staggering 900 entries, following the announcement of the return of the event in January 2023.

The public can vote for their favourite nominees across various categories with voting lines currently open and closing on 30 April 2023 at midnight, with the exception of the ‘Song of the Year’ category that closes on 06 May 2023 at 21h00.

To vote, dial *120*45787# and follow the prompts.

USSD rates charged at R1.50 per minute.

List of nominees can be viewed at here

More information for the awards can be accessed on these websites http://www.metrofm.co.za and www.metrofmmusicawards.co.za/  and the station’s social media platforms:

Facebook: METROFMSA

Twitter: @METROFMSA

Instagram: METROFMSA

TikTok: METROFMSA

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Johannesburg – Thursday, 30 March 2023 – The SABC is pleased to reveal the much-anticipated list of nominees in various categories of the METRO FM Music Awards 2023 (MMA).

The prestigious awards will be taking place on 06 May 2023, at Mbombela Stadium, in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, and will be broadcast live on SABC 1.

Following the launch of the METRO FM Music Awards 2023 on 18 January 2023 in Mpumalanga, METRO FM management invited all record labels and independent artists to submit music eligible for entry. The submissions for this edition of the awards opened on 19 January 2023 and closed on 28 February 2023. During this period, the SABC received over 900 entries.

METRO FM Business Manager, Ms Kina Nhlengethwa stated, “We are excited to have reached the second stage of the road to the MMA’s. The announcement of MMA nominees always sets the music industry abuzz and this year is no different. We congratulate all the nominees, as this signifies that that their hard work and impact in the industry does not go unnoticed”.

Nhlengethwa further stated, “The station went an extra mile to ensure that there are measures in place to screen properly all entries received, for compliance with the relevant rules of the awards. The rules, regulations and submission checklist were all published on METRO FM platforms. As the awards are based on the public voting for their favorite artist/s in the respective categories, we urge the nominees to go out hard and campaign to their fans!”

To vote, dial *120*45787# and follow the prompts.

USSD rates charged at R1.50 per minute.

Voting lines open from 31 March 2023 at midnight to 30 April 2023 at midnight except for song of the year that closes at 9pm on 6 May 2023.

***The list of nominees is attached to the media statement: MMA23 Nominees

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Johannesburg -Thursday 30 March 2023 – SAfm is the only national talk radio station in South Africa and the station has surpassed all expectations by winning the prestigious 2022 PBS Station of the Year Award.

SAfm is excited to announce its line-up effective from 1 April 2023. The station has a phenomenal line-up of established and experienced journalists as well as broadcasters who strive daily to ensure they lead the conversation and set the national agenda in South Africa.

SAfm line-up will largely remain the same to ensure the consistent and engaging conversations that listeners have become used to over the recent years.

Our daytime team remains the same, with Stephen Grootes setting the agenda of the day on SAfm Sunrise between 06:00 and 09:00.

Cathy Mohlalana will continue on The Talking Point from 09:00 – 12:00. Update at Noon, the station’s Current Affairs driven show with Sakina Kamwendo will follow at 12:00 – 13:00 and the station’s daytime slots conclude with the afternoon drive talk show Beyond the Headline with Aldrin Sampear, which engages all the newsmakers of the day between 15:00 until 18:00.

Living Redefined presenter, Sechaba Gqeba bids farewell to SAfm, as she will be leaving the station at the end of March 2023 to pursue external industry interests and projects. Sechaba says “I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity at SAfm and have learnt so much about the talk radio environment. It was an amicable decision and I’m looking forward to the next chapter in my life”.

SAfm management thanks Sechaba for her commitment to the station and wishes her all the best in her plans.

Bridget Masinga moves from her weekend timeslot to host the weekday lifestyle current affairs driven show The Full Circle, from 13:00 – 15:00. Bridget is an established broadcaster who has been in radio for the past 18 years. She brings her informative and engaging brand of radio to this slot as part of the station’s strategic objective.

SAfm and SABC Sports are excited to announce that veteran broadcaster Michael Abrahamson and rising sports broadcaster Tumi Nkgapele will be joining SAfm. Michael will present a daily sports show Top Sport between 19:00 and 20:00, whilst Tumi will keep listeners updated with all sporting stories on Beyond the Headline with Aldrin Sampear.

Sports lovers will remember Michael’s voice from his early days at SABC Sports as a football commentator amongst many other sports. He brings a wealth of knowledge from different sporting codes all, which will be heard, on this exciting new show.

Oliver Dickson will host a new robust weekday show, ‘Night Talk with Oliver Dickson’ from Monday to Thursday at 22:00 until 00:00. This show is positioned to round off all leading daily news stories, as well as offer perspective and informative context on developing stories locally and internationally.

Patricia Mantula will keep the early morning risers company with updates of local and international news whilst getting them ready for the day through inspirational content on The Morning Bliss, from 03:00 until 05:00 weekdays.

Another well-loved and respected veteran broadcaster, Bertha Charuma, joins SAfm to present the Friday 20:00 – 00:00 music driven show previously done by Bridget Masinga. After a long week, allow Bertha will sooth listeners with music hits from the 70s until present, with conversational and engaging features in between.

Sebenzile Nkambule and Bongiwe Zwane start off weekends on the Current Affairs show The Weekend View on Saturdays and Sundays between 06:00 and 07:00.

Fortune Combo Business Manager, Mr. Anthony Soglo said, “SAfm has proven to be the talk radio station of choice nationally, with our seasoned talent who continue to demonstrate their professionalism and love for what they do. The whole team has contributed in our success of winning the PBS station of the Year Award and we are looking forward to the new radio year with planned innovations, to ensure we are more in touch with our audiences and commercial stakeholders as well as continue to deliver compelling, impartial and engaging conversations with our listeners”. 

The rest of the schedule remains the same.

Visit www.safm.co.za or follow us on all our social media platforms @SAfmRadio

SAfm On-Air Schedule FY23-24

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Johannesburg – Wednesday, 29 March 2023 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Lumko Jimlongo as Editor of the SABC News Channel (24-hour News Channel on DSTV 404) with effect from 01 April 2023.

Jimlongo is an award-winning journalist and multi-skilled media professional, with a career that spans over 18 years. He has risen through the ranks and held various positions in the newsroom including Executive Producer of the SABC’s flagship news breakfast show, Morning Live.

Mr Moshoeshoe Monare, Group Executive for News and Current Affairs, says “This appointment comes at a time when the News Channel is implementing changes that will assist in retaining its position as the most trusted news source”.

He said Jimlongo will immediately execute the channel’s look and feel and implement the line-up and shows from Monday.

Unfiltered, currently on free to air channel S3, makes its debut on the News Channel with the introduction of academic and renowned podcast host Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh. The show will bring hard-hitting interviews that take an in-depth look into issues beyond the headlines. Unfiltered will feature twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, between 20h00 – 21h00.

Former SABC News politics reporter Mbali Thethani makes her return to the News division to anchor our brand-new daily news wrap show, Late Edition between 21h00 – 00h00. Together with Flo Letoaba, they will wrap up the news of the day and give the viewer an opportunity to catch up on all the stories of the day and late breaking stories.

Liezle Wilson will move to anchor SA Today, weekdays from 14h00 – 17h00.  Liezle has been instrumental in the success and growth of the current weekend offerings, and the SABC is confident that she will continue in the same trajectory.

Asanda Magaqa also makes her return to the SABC News division. She will host weekend slots Week-In-Review and The Week Ahead, between 13h00 – 14h00 Saturdays and Sundays respectively.

The popular Sports Live moves to a new time slot from 20h00 – 21h00 every Sunday. The new time slot will see seasoned Sport Broadcasters, Thabiso Sithole and Kate Nokwe tackle leading Sport stories of the week.

Trendz Live will provide viewers a mixture of both travel and lifestyle content on Fridays at 20h00. Anchored by Nkosazana Dambuza and Tiisetso Masike, the show will also explore different cultures, unique neighborhoods, and an array of activities within the arts and culture space.

Mr Monare says the changes reflect the public broadcaster’s commitment to deliver quality and relevant content to the South African viewers.

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Johannesburg – Thursday, 30 March 2023 – Radio 2000 is pleased to announce its lineup effective 1 April 2023.

Radio 2000 is committed to delivering on its public mandate whilst taking its iYouth Endala audience through nostalgic memories delivered by our experienced personalities. With Our Music Your Memories as its mantra, the station will continue making memories for all its listener on a daily basis.

The station will introduce a brand new weekday breakfast show, The Morning Buzz hosted by the nostalgic sound of the ever fresh, teddy bear of the airwaves, Lewis ‘Glen Lewis ‘ Tshinaba, together with Nathi Ndamase as a co-presenter and Lelo Mzaca on the sports desk,between 06h00 and 09h00. This show is set to be filled with music, infotainment, laughter and fun.

Paul Mvulane Mnisi, also known as ‘Mnisi Wemvula’ takes over the weekday afternoon drive show with ‘The Drive Connection’ from 15h:00 – 18h00, in what is expected to be a non-stop entertaining and on the pulse show with yesteryears’ hit song after hit song whilst connecting listeners to each other and the world. The show will see one of South Africa’s top funny men, comedian Isaac Gampu from the legendary Gampu family lend his comedic voice as a contributor to the show. Lonwabo Nkohla joins to complete the team as she handles all sports on the show.

Station favourites, Ntombi Meso, from 09h00 – 12h00, David Mashabela between 12h00 – 15h00, Mapaseka Mokwele at 19h00 – 21h00 and Justice Ramohlola from 21:00 – 00:00 remain on their time channels keeping listeners’ company right through the day.

Radio 2000 welcomes energetic, talented DJ and award winning radio talent AB DaCosta on board. AB DaCosta makes his long expected move to national radio after presenting on campus, community and regional commercial radio over the past years. He is entrusted to keep listeners jamming through the weekends on ‘The Vintage House’ on Fridays between19h00 and 22h00, Saturdays 18:00 – 21:00 and Afro Expression Sundays 22:00 – 00:00.

The station is also pleased to welcome another seasoned radio presenter Mlungisi ‘DJ Mlu’ Dlukulu as he teams up with Nonala Tose on the weekend breakfast show ‘Weekend Mornings with Mlu and Nala’ Saturday and Sundays 06h00 – 09h00. Nthabi Mamabolo delivers the sport segment on the show.

Radio 2000 and SABC Sport are  pleased to announce that respected award winning sports journalist and talent, Thabiso Mosia makes the move from sister station SAfm to host the weekly sports show ‘Game On with Thabiso Mosia’ on the station, between 18h00 and 19h00. Thabiso brings a wealth of experience to take over the new show, which will see a weekly television and online streaming innovation segment not to be missed.

Fortune Combo Business Manager, Anthony Soglo said, “Whether you are young at heart or age, Radio 2000 has something that would appeal to you. Our strategic positioning allows us to provide a variety of content delivered by our experienced and well-loved talent to assist the station in its growth path. We want to carry on this path in the next radio year through our music, talent and innovation, so we can be able to offer our audiences a full 360 experience of the Radio 2000 brand”.

Radio 2000 invites audiences to tune in from the 1^st of April 2023 and enjoy what it has to

offer!

For more information visit www.radio2000.co.za or our social media platforms @Radio2000_ZA.

Radio 2000 FY2023-24 LINE UP

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Mahikeng – Wednesday, 29 March 2023 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation’s radio station Motsweding FM, has tweaked its FY2023/2024 line-up, taking it up a notch, as it continues to preserve and promote Setswana.

The station’s drive time shows between 06h00 and 18h00 will hold it down as normal and no changes have been made.

Mofemedi “Dj Nash” Sebakile will host Diabalola: Motsweding FM Top 30, which broadcasts every Saturday from 09h00 to 12h00, with Tlotlo “Ernest The DJ” Mooketsi moving to Ke Moteng between 21h00 to 00h00, on Saturdays.

Tebogo “TJH” Hotane moves to Tsaetsho tsa Setswana from 13h00-15h00, Saturdays, whilst Phenyo Phushudi will move to Sepelong, every Sunday from 21h00-00h00. The show was previously done by Tom Perez who will now present Motsogapele, every Monday – Friday between 03h00-05h00.

Motsweding FM welcomes Serai “Don Makhosi” Mogapi and Kgomotso Billoane, who will be presenting the weekend shows Bosigogare from 00h00 to 03h00 and Diaroropa between 03h00 to 06h00 respectively. Don Makhosi comes from campus and community radio and has passion for Setswana. Kgomotso commands a unique voice that will resonate with a young Motswana female of Motsweding FM with a flair on advocacy programs and brand activations.

Mrs. Mamontha Motaung, Business Manager: Inland Combo stated, “Motsweding FM’s programming strategy has exceeded some revenue targets due to a positive response received from the audience and advertisers. The station has also created new strategic relationships that will see it growing both its audience and revenue without compromising the language and culture of Setswana”.

MOTSWEDING FM LINE UP:  MONDAY-FRIDAY

LINE-UP: SATURDAY

LINE-UP: SUNDAY

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