MEDIA STATEMENT | RSG CONTINUES TO EMBRACE SUCCESS

Johannesburg – Wednesday, 22 March 2023 – RSG listeners will be delighted to know that some of the radio station’s most popular programs will be broadcast again in their original time slots from Saturday, 01 April 2023.

In addition, a brand new morning program, “Intussen met Eloise“, will begin on Monday, 08 May 2023, when host and actress Eloise Cupido moves in behind the microphone from 9:00 to 12:00. She will be assisted by newsreader Mari Molefe van Heerden and Veronique van Heyningen as producer.

Reis Sonder Grense” with Johan Rademan returns to the 10:00 slot on a Saturday morning, followed by the popular “Saterdagresep” just after the 11:00 news. Carla Mackenzie will host the new program, “Top Treffers“, between 13:00 and 14:00. This music program will replace the Top 20 and feature the week’s biggest hits from around the world. Willem Viljoen’s “Vastrap” will be on air again from 14:00 to 15:00, followed by “RSG Sport” at 15:00. Eloise Cupido’s “Goue oues“, which was previously broadcast on Sunday evenings, will now be heard on Saturday evenings at 18:10 from 01 April 2023.

DJ Reggie Philander will get people dancing on Friday evenings from 21:20 to 23:00 with “Skud dit“, when he sets the dance floor on fire with his selection of dance hits. “Musiek sonder Grense” will now be broadcast on Wednesday evenings at 21:20, followed by “Jazz op RSG” at 22:10. “Laataandkuier” (on Mondays), “Geestesgesondheid” (on Tuesdays), and “Islam in Fokus” (on Thursdays) will also move to the 22:10 time slot. “Tjil” will then be broadcast every night from Monday to Sunday at 23:10.

Tharien Oosthuizen will treat listeners to a double feature on Sunday mornings. She will host the new music program, “InstrumenTAAL“, at 05:00 on Sundays, followed by “Oggendstemming” at 06:00. “Binnekamer” will follow just after the 07:00 news, and “Loof die Here” at 08:00.

RSG Landbou” will be broadcast a little later and will be on air from Monday to Friday, every week morning at 05:25, with the Friday morning program now extended by an additional half hour.

Leon van Nierop’s short soapie, “Hartebreker“, which has been broadcast on “Alhoebekker” for the past eight years, will come to an end on Friday, 31 March 2023. While RSG’s series of soapies are usually only on air for about three months, this popular story has entertained listeners since 2015.

The rest of the program schedule remains unchanged, while the first Radio Theater season of 2023 will also begin in April with all the winning dramas from RSG’s radio drama writing competition from last year.

According to Louise Jooste, RSG’s Business Manager, the new program schedule reflects the music, programs, and content that listeners prefer in different time slots. “We are excited about new voices like Reggie Philander who will liven up Friday evenings, and Eloise Cupido who will start with the brand new “Intussen met Eloise“. Also, “Op en Wakker” is a popular breakfast program with impressive podcast listener numbers and we want to build on this successful recipe.”

RSG’s new program schedule will take effect on Saturday, 01 April 2023. Visit rsg.co.za for more information.

Timeslot Program Presenter/s
00:00-06:00 (Mondays-Sundays) Deurnag Variety: Repeat, Agricultural, Music
06:00-07:00 (Mondays-Fridays) Monitor News- and actuality program
07:00-09:00 (Mondays-Fridays) Op en wakker Breakfast program
09:00-12:00 (Mondays-Fridays) Intussen* Eloise Cupido
12:00-13:00 (Mondays-Fridays) Spektrum News- and actuality program
13:00-15:00 (Mondays-Fridays) Driesestig Martelize Brink
15:00-17:45 (Mondays-Fridays) Spitstyd Willem Pelser
17:45-18:00 (Mondays-Fridays) Brandpunt News- and actuality program
18:00-19:00 (Mondays-Fridays) Geldsake Ryk van Niekerk
19:00-00:00 (Mondays-Sundays) Aand op RSG Variety: specialist programs
06:00-10:00 (Saturdays) Brekfis Derrich Gardner
10:00-12:00 (Saturdays) Verskeie Variety: travel, food, agricultural
12:00-13:00 (Saturdays) Naweekaktueel News- and actuality program
13:00-15:00 (Saturdays) Verskeie Variety: music programs
15:00-18:00 (Saturdays) RSG sport Various presenters
06:00-10:00 (Saturdays) Verskeie Variety: religious programs
10:00-13:00 (Saturdays) Verskeie Variety: specialist programs
13:00-17:00 (Saturdays) Verskeie Variety: music and education programs
17:00-20:00 (Saturdays) Verskeie Variety: religious and education programs
20:00-21:00 (Saturdays) Kommentaar News- and actuality program
21:00-00:00 (Saturdays) Verskeie Music programs

*Intussen starts on Monday 8 May

 

Website: rsg.co.za   .   Twitter: @zarsg   .   Instagram: @rsg_100104fm

 

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MEDIA STATEMENT | MUNGHANA LONENE FM INTRODUCES ITS 2023-2024 LINE-UP

Polokwane Wednesday, 22 March 2023 – Munghana Lonene FM is delighted to announce the changes to enhance its line-up effective from Saturday, 1 April 2022.

The station’s listeners can look forward to Morris ‘Maningi wa Ntamu’ Sibuyi’s return to midweeks as he takes over the Community diaries slot Ta Vaaki weekdays from 20h00 to 21h00.

Thembi ‘Thembzana Reloaded’ Thobela will now present the social content slot on Mondays to Thursdays from 22h00 to 00h00.  

The popular adult content talk show Gongomela moves to 00h00 to 03h00 Mondays to Fridays and will still be hosted by Risimati ‘N’wana n’wa Gee” Kwinika.

On Friday nights from 21h00 to 22h00, the station welcomes Nghwazi ya Mpfanganiso talent search runner-up Hope Lebese who joins the on-air team as the new presenter for Youth ke Yona.

On Saturdays, Munghana Lonene FM listeners will welcome back seasoned broadcaster and household name Sydney Baloyi who joins co-host Kulani ‘Ms. Kulie’ Hobyane and producer Themba ‘Techtonics’ Chauke for the Saturday breakfast show N’wayitelo wa Mugqibela from 07h00 to 09h00.

Quinton ‘The Qunitonizer’ Baloyi joins Foster ‘Mafosi – Try by force’ Chauke to present the station’s signature Xitsonga traditional music show Timitsu ta Xitsonga on Saturdays from 13h00 to 15h00.

Popular preacher Dr KS Maluleke will co-present the Sunday morning gospel show Sisimuka u vangama with Maningi wa Ntamu from 06h00 to 09h00. Dr Maluleke will be based at the station’s Giyani satellite studios.

In addition, the station also welcomes two religious contributors namely Pastor AG Zitha popularly known as the ‘The Voice of Transformation’ for Christianity as well as Phendus Mashakeni for Rastafarian.

The station is going to introduce profiling programmes on multi-platforms to celebrate the Vatsonga intellectual heritage which will be hosted by Khalanga Pat Mathebula once every month.

SABC Limpopo Combo Business Manager, Mr. Madikana Matjila stated that “We are excited to introduce cutting-edge digital SABC+ platform’s which is  incorporated into Munghana Lonene FM offerings that  has a  mix of fresh new talent coupled with big industry names that will continue to offer listeners a great listening experience. Munghana Lonene FM also intends to live up to its brand promise by being a trendsetter in the broadcasting space.

MON – FRI
TIME ZONE PROGRAMME PRESENTER PRODUCER
00h00 – 03h00 Early Morning Show Risimati Kwinika –        
03h00 – 05h00 Dzudza Vurhongo Quinton Baloyi
05h00 – 06h00 Tiko axi etleli
06h00 – 09h00 Phaphama Brian Rikhotso

Conny Mashimbye

Bongani Sithole
09h00 – 12h00 Swa Risima Khensani Nyango   Kulani Hobyani
12h00 – 13h30 Afrika wa Vulavula Patrick Mathebula Eric Mabasa
13h30 – 15h00 Dzumba na mina Jabulani Ngobeni Amukelani N’wankoti
15h00 – 18h00 Khoma Ndlela Matthews Mokoena

Lindiwe Makhubele

Xolani Ndlovu
18h00 – 19h00 Tiko axi etleli
19h00 – 20h00 Ta Mintlangu Nyiko Sithole Goodwill Nziane
20h00 – 21h00 Ta Vaaki Morris Sibuyi

 

21h00 – 22h00 Mon – Thurs

Educational Programmes

 

Fri

Youth Ke Yona

 

Phumzile Ngobeni

 

 

Hope Lebese

 

Chiechie Rikhotso/

Themba Chauke

 

Chiechie Rikhotso

22h00 – 00h00

 

 

22h00 – 01h00

Mon – Thurs

Late Night Show

Fri

Mantshwani

 

Thembi Thobela

 

Mathilda Chauke

 

Morgan Shibambu

 

 

SATURDAY
TIME ZONE PROGRAMME PRESENTER PRODUCER
01h00 – 02h00 Automation
02h00 – 05h00 Xalamuka Phumzile Ngobeni
05h00 – 06h00 Mina Hi Mina Omnibus
06h00 – 07h00 Tiko axi etleli
07h00 – 09h00 N’wiyitelo wa Mugqibela Sydney Baloyi

Kulani Hobyani

Themba Chauke
09h00 – 10h00 State your mind.

Teen Zone

Mpfuxelelo Makaringe Hope Lebese

 

10h00 – 13h00 Munghana Lonene FM Top 30 Mathilda Chauke
13h00 – 15h00 Timitsu ta Xitsonga Quinton Baloyi

Foster Chauke

–        
15h00 – 18h00 Etimbaleni Brian Ndlovu
18h00 – 21h00 Emanembenembeni ya

Hip Hop

Amukelani N’wankoti
21h00 – 01h00 Hi pfurha Malangavi Given Mabunda
SUNDAY
TIME ZONE PROGRAMME PRESENTER PRODUCER
01h00 – 02h00 Automation
02h00 – 05h00 Xalamuka Phumzile Ngobeni
05h00 – 06h00 Mpfumawulo wa Swilombe Ruth Maphophe
06h00 – 09h00 Sisimuka u Vangama Morris Sibuyi

Dr KS Maluleke

Morgan Shibambu
09h00 – 12h00 Lathela Mathilda Chauke Foster Chauke
12h00 – 15h00 Phyuphya Themba Techtonics
15h00 – 18h00 Etimbaleni Brian Ndlovu  
18h00 – 19h00 Tiko axi etleli
19h00 – 22h00 Empfuxelelweni Thembi Thobela Goodwill Nziane
22h00 – 00h00 Campus Connection Given Mabunda Eric Mabasa

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MEDIA STATEMENT | SABC BROADCASTING FOR THE PEOPLE AS WE OBSERVE HUMAN RIGHTS DAY

Johannesburg – Tuesday, 21 March 2023 – Human Rights Day in South Africa is a day in which the country reflects on the events, which led to, and the day of the Sharpeville massacre, which took place on 21 March 1960.

It is a day of recognising and reaffirming that the human rights of all South African citizens are protected, as enshrined in the Constitution.

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), as a public service content provider advocates for public content that is easily accessible to all citizens despite their social and economic status or their geographical location #SABC EVERYWHERE, FOR EVERYONE. Therefore, as we reflect on our human rights as a country, it becomes clear that the mandate of a statutory institution such as the SABC is to play an active role in the realisation of democracy and ensuring that all citizens are offered equal opportunities to access important information as a human right.

During this period as we observe such a significant day in our history, it is important to focus on the role of the SABC as a public institution, which is bestowed with the responsibility to create awareness of human rights. The SABC comprises of 19 radio stations, which broadcasts in all South African languages, with the inclusion of Channel Africa, a service that is broadcast in several African countries. In addition, it has five (5) video entertainment (television) services, and a streaming service, SABC Plus that are dedicated to programming that is not only entertaining but geared towards realizing social justice.

Over the years, the SABC’s compelling programming has placed restoring human dignity as the focal point. This is through programming such as news items, which highlight the plight of women and children, poverty-stricken communities, and other societal challenges, which strip away the dignity of citizens. With such coverage, the SABC has been able to not only broadcast these events, but also attract people who are able to empower and assist those affected with credible information and possible solutions.

The SABC will continue to play a pivotal role in the protection and preservation of the human rights.

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MEDIA STATEMENT | METRO FM NEW LINE UP 2023/24

Johannesburg – Friday, 17 March 2023 – The country’s largest commercial radio station, METRO FM, will on Monday 03 April 2023, shake the South African airwaves as it unveils its new line up for 2023/24.

Siya Mhlongo, tasked with ensuring the audience gets the most out of the mornings and start their day right, is the host of the new show ‘Command Your Day’ that will broadcast on Mondays to Fridays from 05:00 – 06:00.

Sabelo Mtshali known as DJ Sabby, the new host of ‘METRO FM Breakfast’, will be joined by one of South Africa’s dynamic and influential stars, Kandice ‘Kandice Kardash’ Coulsen. The show, broadcast weekdays from 06:00 – 09:00, promises to be high energy, fast paced and engaging.

Khutso Theledi takes over ‘The Bridge’ from Mondays to Fridays between 09:00 – 12:00 and will be joined by Somizi Mhlongo, who is making a comeback to the station and will contribute on the highly popular segment ‘Ask a Man’.

The station is pleased to announce Faith Mangope as the new host of ‘METRO FM Talk’, from Monday to Thursday 19:00 – 21:00. Faith is a highly experienced broadcaster, entrepreneur, and business woman.

The station is also excited to launch its new digital offering ‘METRO FM OFF-AIR, to be presented by Ayabonga Cawe and will flight once a week. More details will be unveiled soon.

The station is excited about the return of Paul Mtirara, with the programme ‘Let’s Talk about it’ that will broadcast from Monday to Thursday from 21:00 – 00:00 as he brings you the best of music and talk.  This show will bring life to this night time channel, with a combination of light talk fused with music to keep you company as you burn the midnight oil.

METRO FM welcomes DJ Le Soul as she joins Ryan the DJ on ‘The Urban Beat’, Fridays and Saturdays from 22:00 – 00:00.

The young upcoming talented Pretty Ngwenya, fresh from Vow Radio, will be taking over the early weekend breakfast show ‘The Lift’ on Saturdays and Sundays 03:00 – 06:00.

The ‘Weekend Breakfast Sounds Good’ with hosts Mat Elle and Somizi Mhlongo, every Saturday between 06:00 – 09:00 promises to deliver the freshest in entertainment, lifestyle, sports, food and community focused projects.

The biggest music chat show in the country METRO FM TOP 30’ will be in the best hands of Khanya Siyengo “Kyeezi” every Saturday from 09:00 – 12:00. Mpumi Mlambo, will follow him between 12:00 – 15:00, taking you on a musical journey, with the show ‘The Encore’.

Lulo Café, one of the best in the in entertainment space, is taking over the ‘METRO FM Lounge’ every Sunday between 18:00 – 21:00.

The rest of the line-up remains the same.

METRO FM Business Manager, Ms. Kina Nhlengethwa stated: The station is making a concerted effort in investing in the best talent that will carry its strategy forward. This investment will allow the station to carry out its mandate to both listeners, clients, and strategic stakeholders. We remain committed to delivering exceptional content, with a focus on creativity and innovation.”

METRO FM has maintained its coolest radio station position for the past 10 years at the Sunday Times Generation Next Awards, and remains committed to retain its position as South Africa’s number one commercial radio station.

See the below full line-up:

Time channel Show Name Team
Monday – Friday

00:00 – 03:00

Midnight with a Smile

 

Ismail Abrahams
Monday – Friday

03:00 – 05:00

Hustler Fix

 

Mpumi Mlambo
Monday – Friday

05:00 – 06:00

Command Your Day Siya Mhlongo
Monday – Friday

06:00 – 09:00

METRO FM Breakfast

 

Sabelo Mtshali “DJ Sabby”

Kandice Coulsen

News: Zandile Hope

Sports: Owen Hannie

Monday – Friday

09:00 –12:00

The Bridge

 

Khutso Theledi

Somizi Mhlongo

News: Kgopedi Lilokwe

Monday – Friday

12:00 – 15:00

The Midday Linkup

 

Lerato Kganyago and Proverb

News: Mel Bala

Monday – Friday

15:00 – 18:00

The Touchdown

 

Thabo Molefe “Tbo Touch”

News: Lindi Mtshali

Sports: Morena Mothupi

Monday – Friday

18:00 – 19:00

METRO FM Sports

 

Andile Ncube
Monday – Thursday

19:00 – 21:00

METRO FM Talk Faith Mangope

 

Monday – Thursday

21:00 – 00:00

Let’s Talk about it

 

Paul Mtirara
Friday

19:00 – 22:00

Audiogasm

 

Sikhululo Maliwa & Quinton Masina

”Lulo Café & Naked DJ”

Friday & Saturday

22:00 – 00:00

The Urban Beat

 

Ryan Nair “Ryan The DJ” and DJ LeSoul
Saturday & Sunday

00:00 – 03:00

The Boomerang Mantsoe Tsatsi
Saturday & Sunday

03:00 – 06:00

The Lift

 

Pretty Ngwenya
Saturday

06:00 – 09:00

Weekend Breakfast Sounds Good

 

Nthabeleng Matela “Mat Elle” &  Somizi Mhlongo

News : Keorapetse Hlope

Sports : Authur Bwanakawa

Saturday

09:00 – 12:00

METRO FM TOP 30

 

Khanya Siyengo ““Kyeezi”
Saturday

12:00 – 15:00

The Encore

 

Mpumi Mlambo

News : Simphiwe Ncongwane

Saturday

15:00 – 18:00

The Penthouse

 

Sikhululo Maliwa & Lamiez Holworthy

“Lulo Café & Lamiez”

 

Saturday

18:00 – 19:00

I Believe

 

Oscar Mdlongwa “Oskido”
Saturday

19:00 – 22:00

Kings of the Weekend

 

Siphesihle Ngwenya & Lebohang Naves

“DJ Sphectacular & DJ Naves”

Sunday

06:00 – 09:00

The Sacred Space

 

Thami Ngubeni

News: Keorapetse Hlope

Sunday

09:00 – 12:00

Sounds and Stuff Like Wilson B Nkosi

 

Sunday

12:00 – 15:00

Sunday Soul Therapy Msizi Shembe

News : Simphiwe Ncongwane

Sunday

15:00 – 18:00

The Romantic Repertoire Sentle Lehoko
Sunday

18:00 – 21:00

METRO FM Lounge

 

Lulo Café
Sunday

21:00 – 00:00

Urban Jazz Experience

 

Nothemba Madumo

 

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Follow METRO FM on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for updates.

 

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MEDIA STATEMENT | SABC CONGRATULATES WILSON B. NKOSI ON HIS RECOGNITION BY MALUMBI FOUNDATION AND DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE, SPORTS AND RECREATION (MPUMALANGA)  

Johannesburg – Thursday, 16 March 2023 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) would like to congratulate METRO FM’s on-air personality, Mr. Wilson B. Nkosi, who was honored at The Art of Legends Awards 2023 gala dinner, held last night by the Malumbi Foundation in partnership with Mpumalanga’s Department of Culture, Sports, and Recreation.

 

Mr. Nkosi was bestowed a Certificate of Recognition for Legendary Achievement in the Creative industry.

 

Ms. Nada Wotshela, SABC Group Executive: Radio stated, “We have always been proud of the role that Mr. Nkosi has played in the radio industry, METRO FM particularly, from building a loyal audience base to mentoring young talent and being a shining example of a consummate broadcaster. We applaud him on his recent and well-deserved recognition, as there is something to be said about being honored where you come from. He is indeed not only a legend of Mpumalanga but also a giant in our country’s creative industry.  May he continue to inspire the METRO FM listeners who tune in every Sunday to listen to “Sounds and Stuff like that!”

 

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MEDIA STATEMENT | UMHLOBO WENENE FM MAKES COSMETIC CHANGES TO LINEUP

Gqeberha – Wednesday, 15 March 2023– – Umhlobo Wenene FM is pleased to announce a few changes to its current line-up, effective 1 April 2023. These changes include welcoming a dedicated digital team that will produce audio-visual content to improve the station’s visibility on all digital platforms, as well as a content team that will re-introduce monthly thematic documentaries.

 

While the 6-6 weekday line-up remains unchanged, the station is excited to welcome Lusanda Mbane as a co-presenter on 123 Pholaz with Amaza Ntshanga. Lusanda has been with the station since April 2022 as the weekend breakfast show co-host for Vuka Mzantsi.

 

Other notable additions to the Monday to Friday programming include the extension of Ufundo Lwencwadi (book reading), which will now broadcast from Monday to Thursday at 22h00, and Inkolo ye Islam, which will now move from its early Sunday morning slot to Friday 04h30 to coincide with the day of gathering for the  Muslim listeners.

 

Gudla Bangi’s popular Maskandi show, Lavuth’ iBhayi, will serve as the station’s Saturday breakfast show from 07h00-10h00. UWFM Top 20 will now broadcast from 11h00 to 13h00, followed by a new show called ‘Ezezolo,’ which will focus on classic hits and will be hosted by Elvis Mali.

 

In keeping with the station’s strategy of ensuring a smooth transition between shows, uNcuthu lomculo weJazz, hosted by Dumza Maswana, will now follow Eziyolisayo and begin at 13h00. Iikwayala eziphambili, hosted by Thembela Booi, will now start at 22h00, following Imvuselelo.

 

The station is pleased to welcome Sisa Maxakana, a seasoned radio presenter , who will host Ezolimo on Saturdays from 04h30 –  05h00. Okuhle Kezile, a sports anchor and commentator , will join Lavuth’ iBhayi as the sports presenter. In addition, Reverend Akhona Gxamza will join Inkolo Nengqiqo as a permanent contributor, beginning at 05h00 on Sundays.

 

Eastern Cape Combo Business Manager, Mr Loyiso Bala stated, “The station takes pride in attracting seasoned and versatile talent who complement the station’s diverse audience. We are certain that this line-up will cement our place as one of South Africa’s top radio stations and express our promise that we radiate a sense of genuine, deep friendship with our listeners. Unomhlobo Mhlobo.

 

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MEDIA STATEMENT | TRUFM EMBRACES STABILITY, SMALL WEEKEND CHANGES TO LINEUP

Gqeberha – Tuesday, 14 March 2023 – Trufm has grown its audience by more than 65% in the last year, and its expansion to the entire Eastern Cape, has established the station as a true regional radio station. In line with these developments, the station’s line up will remain largely unchanged from 1 April 2023.

The breakfast show, truBreakfast, will continue with hosts Boyz Mpunzi, Sinazo Yolwa and Luyolo Mkalipi on sports updates every Monday to Friday from 06h00 – 09h00. truExperience will remain unchanged   with Babalwa Gxowa every Monday to Friday from 09h00 – 11h30. The people’s person, Silulami “Slujah” Bunu, will also continue to host Lunchtime Shandis every Monday to Friday from 12h00 – 15h00. Drive326EC will see hosts Reggie Solani, AJ Maclean and Sanele Nongauza return to their driving chair as they take us home from 15h00-18h00. Bathandwa ‘Mam K’ Kwatsha maintains her spirit-filled 19h00-22h00 slot on Hlalani kum, mna ndihlale kuni, which broadcasts every Monday to Thursday.

To ensure that the station’s sound remains relevant to its youth audience, After Hours will receive a new format with new host Yanga Jaca from Sunday to Thursday 22h00-00h00. Simo Zokwana will be the new host of The Avenue which broadcasts on Saturdays from 15h00-18h00, and Luzuko ‘Dee Luks’ Ngantweni will be the new host of Urban Exchange on Sundays from 12h00-15h00. The station is pleased to welcome 2023 truTalent winner, Ntombozuko Balintuli, as the host of the 00h00-03h00 time slot on Saturday and Sundays and Masonwabe as the resident DJ on Drive326EC.

Loyiso Bala, Eastern Cape Combo Business Manager said “Trufm’s phenomenal growth over the last year is proof that the station has found a home in the hearts of young people across the Eastern Cape.” . He further stated “I’m looking forward to seeing more of this growth in the coming year as the station continues to carve out its distinct identity as a youth media platform that is ‘like no one else’.”

 

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MEDIA STATEMENT |  UKHOZI FM 2023-24 LINE-UP

Durban, Wednesday 8 March 2023 – Ukhozi fm is excited to announce its 2023 – 2024 lineup effective 1 April 2023.

The station continues to put delivery of the public mandate at the core of everything it does. It is the delivery of this public mandate, which informed the type of shows and presenters that the station will be moving forward with.

The station’s breakfast show, Vuka Africa Breakfast Show continues to be hosted by Sipho “DJ Sgqemeza” Mbatha alongside Nonhlanhla “Mroza” Buthelezi every Monday to Friday 06h00 – 09h00.

Dudu “Lady D” Khoza, the Queen of the Airwaves maintains her 09h00 – 12h00 slot where she will continue to bring audiences what they have come to love from her in her show called Jabulujule.

The 12h30 – 15h00 slot will maintain Sfiso “King Sfiso” Sibiya as well as Zimiphi “Zim-Dollar” Biyela as they say Dankie 1223 while Khathide “Tshatha” Ngobe and Selby “Selbeyonce” Mkhize drive us home in the afternoon with Woza Nabangani Bakho Monday to Friday 15h00 – 18h00.

Seasoned presenter Siyabonga Mhlongo rejoins the on-air team after doing a sterling job of launching the station’s vodcast, Ukhozi fm TV. Mhlongo will be hosting Ubusuku Obuhle Mondays to Thursdays 20h00 – 00h00.

Bingelela Mpanza, winner of the Winnie Mahlangu Female Presenter Search in 2021, will join Bheka Mchunu on Sigiya Ngengoma, on Saturdays between 09h00 – 12h00.

Sundays see’s the station welcoming Londa Mbatha to the 03h00 – 06h00 timeslot as well as Zanele “MaZet-Zet” Mbokazi as the host of Indumiso on Sundays 09h00 – 12h00. Londa Mbatha is the latest winner of the Winnie Mahlangu Female Presenter Search. As part of the prize, she won a one-year contract with the station, in the developmental slot where we groom talent.

Neliswa Cele will be the host of Ukhozi fm TV this fiscal, where we plan to refine content and actively target the youth, which has proven that they prefer visual media.

“Ukhozi FM continues to dominate and be a leader in the radio space. A combination of innovative campaigns; relevant and nation building topics and features, as well as the station’s popular presenters ensure that the station attracts and retains the large audience that it commands while satisfying client needs. We look forward to another exciting year that will further display why Ukhozi fm ‘Luhamba Phambili’,” said Sbongi Ngcobo, Ukhozi fm’s Business Manager.

See below for the updated 2023-24 Ukhozi FM Line-Up:

UKHOZI FM 2021 – 22 LINE-UP

Show Time Day of the Week Presenters
00h00 – 03h00 Sunday Zandile Zeal Dladla
00h00 – 03h00 Monday – Thursday Nkosinathi Mshengu
03:00-05:00 Mondays Lucky Nkosi
03:00-05:00 Tuesday-Friday Phindi P Phewa
06:00 – 09:00 Monday – Friday Sipho “DJ Sgqemeza” Mbatha

Nonhlanhla “Mroza” Buthelezi

09:00 – 12:00 Monday – Friday Dudu “Lady D” Khoza
12:30 – 15:00 Monday – Friday Sfiso “King Sfiso” Sibiya

Zimiphi “Zim-Dollar” Biyela

15:00 – 18:00 Monday – Friday Khathide “Tshatha” Ngobe

Selby “Selbeyonce“ Mkhize

20:00 – 00:00 Monday-Thursday Siyabonga Mhlongo
20:00 -00:00 Fridays Zandile “Zeal” Dladla
00:00-03:00 Friday – Saturday Thokozani “Mafresh” Mpungose
03:00-06:00 Saturday Lindani “Leeh” Hlophe
06:00-07:00 Saturday CURRENT AFFAIRS
07:00-09:00 Saturday Lucky Nkosi
09:00-12:00 Saturday Bheka “Beekay” Mchunu

Bingelela Mpanza

12h00 – 15h00 Saturday Mandla Magwaza
15h00 – 18h00 Saturday Khetha Gwala
18:00–21:00 Saturday Sports
21h00 – 00h00 Saturday Lee Hlophe
03:00-06:00 Sunday Londa Mbatha
06:00-07:00 Sunday CURRENT AFFAIRS
07h00 – 09h00 Sunday Thokozani “MaMkhize” Ndlovu
09h00 – 12h00 Sunday Zanele Mbokazi
12h00 – 15h00 Sunday Nongcebo McKenzie
15:00-17:00 Sunday Sports
17:00-20:00 Sunday Thokozani “MaMkhize” Ndlovu
20h00 – 21h00 Sunday Boniswa Moto
21:00-00:00 Sunday Lucky Nkosi
Ukhozi fm TV   Neliswa Cele

eThekwini, ngoLwesithathu mhlaka 8 March 2023 – Ukhozi fm lumemezele izinhlelo ezintsha zika-2023 – 2024 ezizoba emoyeni ngomhlaka-1 kuMbasa 2023.

Isiteshi sakho Ukhozi fm osithandayo sizwethulela uhla lwabasakazi kanye nezinhlelo zabo.

Uhlelo lwasekuseni, iVuka Africa Breakfast Show lusaqhubeka noSipho “DJ Sgqemeza” Mbatha ehambisana noNonhlanhla ‘Mroza’” Buthelezi kusukela ngoMsombuluko kuya kuLwesihlanu 06h00 – 09h00.

UDudu “Lady D” Khoza, isiphithiphithi soKhozi ugcina uhlelo lwakhe olungena ngo-09h00 – 12h00 lapho ezoqhubeka khona nokulethela izinhlelo ezijabulisayo futhi ezijulile ohlelweni iJabulujule.

Ngesikhathi sika-12h30 – 15h00 uSfiso “King Sfiso” Sibiya kanye noZimiphi “Zim-Dollar” Biyela bazothi Dankie 1223 ngoMsombuluko kuya kuLwesihlanu. Bese kuthi ngo 15h00 – 18h00 uKhathide “Tshatha” Ngobe noSelby “Selbeyonce” Mkhize basiyisa emakhaya ntambama neWoza Nabangani Bakho.

Umethuli wezinhlelo uSiyabonga Mhlongo usejoyine ithimba lasemoyeni ngemuva kokwenza umsebenzi oncomekayo wokwethula umsakazo, Ukhozi fm TV. UMhlongo uzobe eshayela uhlelo Ubusuku Obuhle ngoMsombuluko kuya kuLwesine ngo-20h00 – 00h00.

UBingelela Mpanza, owine uWinnie Mahlangu Female Presenter Search ngo-2021, uzohlanganyela noBheka Mchunu kuSigiya Ngengoma, ngoMgqibelo ngo-09h00 – 12h00.

NgeSonto samukela uLonda Mbatha ohlelweni olusakaza ngo 03h00 – 06h00. Okunguyena owaphuma phambili kwiWinnie Mahlangu Female Presenter Search ka 2022. Umsakazo ohamba phambili ubuyisa uqweqwe lomsakazi uZanele “MaZet Zet Mbokazi yena ozobe esakaza uhlelo Indumiso ngeSonto ngo-09h00 – 12h00

UNeliswa Cele uzobe esakaza ku Khozi fm TV okuyishashalazi elithandwa kakhulu intsha yethu

“Ukhozi fm, umsakazo wakho ohamba phambili uyohlale ukwethulela izinhlelo eziseqophelweni eliphambili, nezizihloko ezihlabahlosile.  Abasakazi bakho obathandayo bayakuqinisekisa ukuthi isiteshi sakho sihlale siyintandokazi futhi sigcine abalaleli bethokozile futhi banelise nezidingo zamakhasimende namaklayenti.  UKhozi fm luhamba Phambili” usho njalo uSbongi Ngcobo oyiBusiness Manager yomsakazo okhethwe iningi.

IZINHLELO KANYE NABASAKAZI BOKHOZI FM 2023 -2024

Show Time Day of the Week Presenters
00h00 – 03h00 Sunday Zandile Zeal Dladla
00h00 – 03h00 Monday – Thursday Nkosinathi Mshengu
03:00-05:00 Mondays Lucky Nkosi
03:00-05:00 Tuesday-Friday Phindi P Phewa
06:00 – 09:00 Monday – Friday Sipho “DJ Sgqemeza” Mbatha

Nonhlanhla “Mroza” Buthelezi

09:00 – 12:00 Monday – Friday Dudu “Lady D” Khoza
12:30 – 15:00 Monday – Friday Sfiso “King Sfiso” Sibiya

Zimiphi “Zim-Dollar” Biyela

15:00 – 18:00 Monday – Friday Khathide “Tshatha” Ngobe

Selby “Selbeyonce“ Mkhize

20:00 – 00:00 Monday-Thursday Siyabonga Mhlongo
20:00 -00:00 Fridays Zandile “Zeal” Dladla
00:00-03:00 Friday – Saturday Thokozani “Mafresh” Mpungose
03:00-06:00 Saturday Lindani “Leeh” Hlophe
06:00-07:00 Saturday CURRENT AFFAIRS
07:00-09:00 Saturday Lucky Nkosi
09:00-12:00 Saturday Bheka “Beekay” Mchunu

Bingelela Mpanza

12h00 – 15h00 Saturday Mandla Magwaza
15h00 – 18h00 Saturday Khetha Gwala
18:00–21:00 Saturday Sports
21h00 – 00h00 Saturday Lee Hlophe
03:00-06:00 Sunday Londa Mbatha
06:00-07:00 Sunday CURRENT AFFAIRS
07h00 – 09h00 Sunday Thokozani “MaMkhize” Ndlovu
09h00 – 12h00 Sunday Zanele Mbokazi
12h00 – 15h00 Sunday Nongcebo McKenzie
15:00-17:00 Sunday Sports
17:00-20:00 Sunday Thokozani “MaMkhize” Ndlovu
20h00 – 21h00 Sunday Boniswa Moto
21:00-00:00 Sunday Lucky Nkosi
Ukhozi fm TV   Neliswa Cele

 

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Media Enquiries: Mmoni Seapolelo (Acting Group Executive: Corporate Affairs & Marketing)

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JOINT MEDIA STATEMENT | SABC AND MPUMALANGA PROVINCE ANNOUNCE NEW DATE FOR THE METRO FM AWARDS 2023 AS SATURDAY 06 MAY 2023

Johannesburg – Tuesday, 07 March 2023 – Following the recent announcement of the return of the highly coveted METRO FM Music Awards, the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and Mpumalanga province would like to announce the new date for the METRO FM Music Awards 2023.

The new date for the awards is now Saturday, 06 May 2023. This change was necessitated by circumstances beyond our control.

SABC Group Executive: Radio, Ms. Nada Wotshela stated, “The SABC apologies to the public that they will have to wait an extra week to witness the return of this highly anticipated event. We are aware that there is a lot of interest in the awards and we promise the public that they won’t be disappointed with the world-class broadcasting production”.

The Head of Department for Culture, Sport and Recreation, Mr. Godfrey Ntombela said, “We are excited as a Province to once again partner with Metro FM. The opportunity to host this major event comes at the right time and we are hopeful that it will benefit the creative industry and promote tourism in the Province”.

METRO FM will announce in due course the sale of tickets.

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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ISSUED BY: SABC AND MPUMALANGA PROVINCE (DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE, SPORT AND RECREATION)

 

Media Enquiries:

 

Ms Mmoni Seapolelo (Acting Group Executive: Corporate Affairs and Marketing) seapolelomv@sabc.co.za | T. 011 714 3057 | C. 073 688 1590

 

Ms Sibongile Nkosi (Spokesperson Department of Culture, Sport and Recreation – Mpumalanga Province)

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MEDIA STATEMENT | METRO FM AND MO FLAVA TO PART WAYS

Johannesburg – Thursday, 02 March 2023 – METRO FM, South Africa’s biggest commercial radio station, regrets to announce that it has reached a mutual agreement with ‘WAKE UP ON METRO FM’  breakfast show presenter, Mr Moeti ‘Mo Flava’ Tsiki to part ways.

Mo Flava, who joined the station eight (8) years ago, previously presented the afternoon drive show, before going on to successfully host the breakfast show on METRO FM.

His last broadcast on METRO FM will be on Friday, 10 March 2023.

Mo Flava, who will be pursuing other interests, stated, “The time has come for me to move on and explore other opportunities. I have spent eight amazing years at METRO FM and I appreciate the opportunity I was given to do top level radio and touch lives. The METRO FM listeners have a special place in my heart. I am looking forward to exploring new opportunities i have lined up in radio where I will continue to express my talent. I am also excited about TV opportunities in the horizon. I’ll also continue to help young people who want to get into radio broadcasting through radio demo workshops”.

Ms Kina Nhlengethwa, METRO FM’s Business Manager said, “As a station we consider ourselves fortunate to have experienced Mo Flava’s brilliance as a seasoned broadcaster.  He has been consistent throughout the years in contributing meaningfully to the METRO FM brand. We wish Mo well in his future endeavors”.

Ms Khutso Theledi will continue to hold the fort down as host of the breakfast show until a permanent replacement is confirmed.

 

Issued By: Group Communications

Media Enquiries: Mmoni Seapolelo (Acting Group Executive: Corporate Affairs & Marketing)

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