Bhisho- Wednesday, 31 March 2021 – trufm will effect slight changes to its line-up on 1 April 2021. The station’s energetic and informative breakfast show truMornings hosted by Reggie Solani and AJ Maclean will start from 06h00-0900 followed by the truExperience hosted by Blaq Maci from 09h00 -11h30 weekdays.

Joining the truMornings show (06h00-09h00) and Drive326EC between 15h00 – 18h00 sports desk is Lunga Mantakana and Luyolo Mkalipi respectively.

The 2020/2021 truTalent winner Hlumela Qabo will replace Asive Sotashe who won the 2019 truTalent and host a new show called, The Grind between 03h00-06h00 weekdays.

Zizipho “Zips” Mpopoma will take over the 06h30 – 09h00 weekend breakfast slot on Saturdays, now called, The Saturday Showdown with Sanele Nongauza as Sport Contributor.

The Urban Exchange, the Hip Hop edition hosted by Yahkeem Mavulakuvaliwe will be extended by an hour and now be broadcast between 12h00-15h00 on Saturdays.

The station is also excited to announce that a new SABC Education slot has been introduced between 21h00 -22h00 on Sundays to focus on Science & Technology and Teenzone  followed by After Hours hosted by Dee Luks between 22h00- 01h00.

Masi Mdingane, Acting Station Manager alluded that; “These changes will entrench the station’s regional peri-urban positioning and ensure that it remains relevant to a youthful audience. The weekend schedule has been given a facelift which will see young talent scheduled on prime time.”

Attached is the complete station line-up

trufm can be found on 89.3 – 107.8 FM, via live streaming on www.trufm.co.za and on DSTV channel 816.

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Media Enquiries: Mmoni Seapolelo (Acting SABC Spokesperson)

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

Bhisho- Wednesday, 31 March 2021 – trufm will effect slight changes to its line-up on 1 April 2021. The station’s energetic and informative breakfast show truMornings hosted by Reggie Solani and AJ Maclean will start from 06h00-0900 followed by the truExperience hosted by Blaq Maci from 09h00 -11h30 weekdays.
Joining the truMornings show (06h00-09h00) and Drive326EC between 15h00 – 18h00 sports desk is Lunga Mantakana and Luyolo Mkalipi respectively.
The 2020/2021 truTalent winner Hlumela Qabo will replace Asive Sotashe who won the 2019 truTalent and host a new show called, The Grind between 03h00-06h00 weekdays.
Zizipho “Zips” Mpopoma will take over the 06h30 – 09h00 weekend breakfast slot on Saturdays, now called, The Saturday Showdown with Sanele Nongauza as Sport Contributor.
The Urban Exchange, the Hip Hop edition hosted by Yahkeem Mavulakuvaliwe will be extended by an hour and now be broadcast between 12h00-15h00 on Saturdays.
The station is also excited to announce that a new SABC Education slot has been introduced between 21h00 -22h00 on Sundays to focus on Science & Technology and Teenzone  followed by After Hours hosted by Dee Luks between 22h00- 01h00.
Masi Mdingane, Acting Station Manager alluded that; “These changes will entrench the station’s regional peri-urban positioning and ensure that it remains relevant to a youthful audience. The weekend schedule has been given a facelift which will see young talent scheduled on prime time.”
Attached is the complete station line-up
trufm can be found on 89.3 – 107.8 FM, via live streaming on www.trufm.co.za and on DSTV channel 816.
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Media Enquiries: Mmoni Seapolelo (Acting SABC Spokesperson)
seapolelomv@sabc.co.za | T. 011 714 3057 |C. 073 688 1590

Durban – Wednesday, 31 March 2021 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) biggest radio station, Ukhozi FM will be introducing some line-up changes effective 01 April 2021. The station was at 7 607 000 on the last RAMS release a year ago and believes that this new lineup will comfortably deliver the station’s target of 8 000 000 listeners by 2023.

The station’s breakfast show which broadcasts on Monday to Friday between 06h30 – 09h00 will see the return of seasoned presenter, Sipho Mbatha who comes with a wealth of broadcast experience. Sipho will be joined by Nonhlanhla “Mroza “Buthelezi. These two broadcasters will be remembered for the huge impact as co-presenters of the station’s Afternoon Drive in 2008.

Dudu “Lady D” Khoza, the Queen of the Airwaves maintains her 09h00-12h00 weekdays slot where she will continue to bring audiences what they have come to love over the past 27 years.

The 12h30 – 15h00 slot welcomes Bheka Beekay Mchunu who successfully grew his previous slot to a record breaking 3.1 million listeners. Siya Mhlongo and Selby “Selbeyonce” Mkhize are set to deliver the Afternoon Drive from 15h00 – 18h00 from Monday to Friday.

Zimiphi Biyela is returning to host the Saturday Maskandi show between 09h00 – 12h00 and one of the most exciting changes for the station is the introduction of the new talent, Zama Mseleku to the line-Up. Mseleku, the winner of the Winnie Mahlangu Female Presenter Search will be hosting the new developmental slot on Sunday 03h00 – 06h00. Sbu Buthelezi will continue to host the Sunday Gospel Show which will now broadcast from 09h00 – 12h00.

The Station’s Business Manager, Sbongi Ngcobo elatedly stated that “Ukhozi FM continues to dominate and be a leader in the radio broadcasting space and believes that this will continue in the 2021/2022 fiscal year as we prepare to deliver quality programming and listener engagements through exciting marketing campaigns”.

Ukhozi FM Luhamba Phambili . See below for the updated 2021-22 Ukhozi FM Line-Up:

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Media Enquiries: Mmoni Seapolelo (Acting SABC Spokesperson)

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

Durban – Wednesday, 31 March 2021 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) biggest radio station, Ukhozi FM will be introducing some line-up changes effective 01 April 2021. The station was at 7 607 000 on the last RAMS release a year ago and believes that this new lineup will comfortably deliver the station’s target of 8 000 000 listeners by 2023.
The station’s breakfast show which broadcasts on Monday to Friday between 06h30 – 09h00 will see the return of seasoned presenter, Sipho Mbatha who comes with a wealth of broadcast experience. Sipho will be joined by Nonhlanhla “Mroza “Buthelezi. These two broadcasters will be remembered for the huge impact as co-presenters of the station’s Afternoon Drive in 2008.
Dudu “Lady D” Khoza, the Queen of the Airwaves maintains her 09h00-12h00 weekdays slot where she will continue to bring audiences what they have come to love over the past 27 years.
The 12h30 – 15h00 slot welcomes Bheka Beekay Mchunu who successfully grew his previous slot to a record breaking 3.1 million listeners. Siya Mhlongo and Selby “Selbeyonce” Mkhize are set to deliver the Afternoon Drive from 15h00 – 18h00 from Monday to Friday.
 
Zimiphi Biyela is returning to host the Saturday Maskandi show between 09h00 – 12h00 and one of the most exciting changes for the station is the introduction of the new talent, Zama Mseleku to the line-Up. Mseleku, the winner of the Winnie Mahlangu Female Presenter Search will be hosting the new developmental slot on Sunday 03h00 – 06h00. Sbu Buthelezi will continue to host the Sunday Gospel Show which will now broadcast from 09h00 – 12h00.
The Station’s Business Manager, Sbongi Ngcobo elatedly stated that “Ukhozi FM continues to dominate and be a leader in the radio broadcasting space and believes that this will continue in the 2021/2022 fiscal year as we prepare to deliver quality programming and listener engagements through exciting marketing campaigns”.
 
Ukhozi FM Luhamba Phambili . See below for the updated 2021-22 Ukhozi FM Line-Up:
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Media Enquiries: Mmoni Seapolelo (Acting SABC Spokesperson)
seapolelomv@sabc.co.za | T. 011 714 3057 |C. 073 688 1590
 

Johannesburg – Tuesday, 30 March 2021 – Lotus FM is proud to welcome two new personalities Anasia Govender and Jarryd Subroyen, who will enhance the station’s existing quality line-up.
Anasia Govender, a popular MC, comedian, singer and former reality TV star, will be making her radio presenting debut when she takes over as host of The Morning Masala show on Sundays between 06h00-09h00. Comedian and theatre personality Senzo Mthethwa will be producing and co-hosting The Morning Masala with Anasia.
Very exciting is that Anasia will be bringing to the show, her famous alter-ego Annalakshmi, who is an Indian National that has taken refuge in South Africa to escape her monster-in-law.
Jarryd Subroyen, a graduate from the Durban University of Technology (DUT), with a major in Broadcast Journalism, is no stranger to the world of radio, having cut his radio teeth with an internship on another radio station during his student years.
Jarryd will be bringing his passion for journalism and research to the fore as he takes on the new role of producer for Walk The Talk, hosted by Neelofar Sayed, Mondays-Thursdays 19h00-20h00.
Listeners can look forward to rivetting debates and discussions on a range of cutting-edge issues on a revamped and innovative talk format.
Jarryd will also be hosting a new show on Lotus FM, Can’t Beat the Classics, on Friday evenings between 19h00-21h00. Listeners will not only get the best of English classics spanning the decades 60s,70s,80s & 90s but also great new interactive features that will delight all retro music lovers.
Another change to look forward to on Lotus FM is fan-favourite Romeo Chonco, taking over the weekends with a brand new entertaining show, Sundowner. Tune in on Saturdays 15h00-18h00 & Sundays 15h00-17h00, for a wonderful mix of music requests and fun chat, presented by Romeo in his own unique style.
Senior presenter and Urdu expert EB Mamode will host the Qawali Hour on Sundays 21h00-22h00. EB had taken over the show’s reins after the sad passing of the previous host, Bhai Azad. EB will continue to enthrall listeners with the best selection of Qawalis.
Rob Byrne, the renowned traffic guru, rejoins Lotus FM to bring us up-to-date traffic reports in the morning and afternoon drive shows.
Of the programming and line-up changes, Lotus FM’s Station Manager, Mr. Alvin Pillay said, “these are exciting times for the station, and listeners can anticipate much more variety to our programming offering. The inclusion of fresh talent is to augment the station’s profile and advance its audience growth in the exceedingly competitive environment”. “We are looking forward to including our content on multiple digital platforms to ensure that our listeners can access our content easily at any given time”, concluded Pillay.
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Media Enquiries: Mmoni Seapolelo (Acting SABC Spokesperson)
seapolelomv@sabc.co.za | T. 011 714 3057 |C. 073 688 1590

Johannesburg – Tuesday, 30 March 2021 – Lotus FM is proud to welcome two new personalities Anasia Govender and Jarryd Subroyen, who will enhance the station’s existing quality line-up.

Anasia Govender, a popular MC, comedian, singer and former reality TV star, will be making her radio presenting debut when she takes over as host of The Morning Masala show on Sundays between 06h00-09h00. Comedian and theatre personality Senzo Mthethwa will be producing and co-hosting The Morning Masala with Anasia.

Very exciting is that Anasia will be bringing to the show, her famous alter-ego Annalakshmi, who is an Indian National that has taken refuge in South Africa to escape her monster-in-law.

Jarryd Subroyen, a graduate from the Durban University of Technology (DUT), with a major in Broadcast Journalism, is no stranger to the world of radio, having cut his radio teeth with an internship on another radio station during his student years.

Jarryd will be bringing his passion for journalism and research to the fore as he takes on the new role of producer for Walk The Talk, hosted by Neelofar Sayed, Mondays-Thursdays 19h00-20h00.

Listeners can look forward to rivetting debates and discussions on a range of cutting-edge issues on a revamped and innovative talk format.

Jarryd will also be hosting a new show on Lotus FM, Can’t Beat the Classics, on Friday evenings between 19h00-21h00. Listeners will not only get the best of English classics spanning the decades 60s,70s,80s & 90s but also great new interactive features that will delight all retro music lovers.

Another change to look forward to on Lotus FM is fan-favourite Romeo Chonco, taking over the weekends with a brand new entertaining show, Sundowner. Tune in on Saturdays 15h00-18h00 & Sundays 15h00-17h00, for a wonderful mix of music requests and fun chat, presented by Romeo in his own unique style.

Senior presenter and Urdu expert EB Mamode will host the Qawali Hour on Sundays 21h00-22h00. EB had taken over the show’s reins after the sad passing of the previous host, Bhai Azad. EB will continue to enthrall listeners with the best selection of Qawalis.

Rob Byrne, the renowned traffic guru, rejoins Lotus FM to bring us up-to-date traffic reports in the morning and afternoon drive shows.

Of the programming and line-up changes, Lotus FM’s Station Manager, Mr. Alvin Pillay said, “these are exciting times for the station, and listeners can anticipate much more variety to our programming offering. The inclusion of fresh talent is to augment the station’s profile and advance its audience growth in the exceedingly competitive environment”. “We are looking forward to including our content on multiple digital platforms to ensure that our listeners can access our content easily at any given time”, concluded Pillay.

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Media Enquiries: Mmoni Seapolelo (Acting SABC Spokesperson)

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

Johannesburg – Wednesday 31 March 2021 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has announced a partnership with The Marketing Achievement Awards (MAA) as the presenting partner until 2023.
The SABC’s involvement in the MAA programme places it at the forefront of the transformation of marketing in South Africa, supporting the communication, advertising and marketing sectors and elevating marketing as a profession. This year the two entities will join forces to celebrate Marketing Genius and all of their achievements for the year 2020/21.
The Marketing Achievement Awards celebrate excellence in the science and art of strategic marketing.  This year the awards acknowledge the finest minds in the marketing profession by raising awareness for the creativity and originality of effective marketing while showcasing the successes of marketing teams and individuals who will be measured against, and recognised by, their peers. The MAA continues to set a benchmark for excellence and drive constant improvement in the discipline by promoting the value of marketing in strategy and business growth.
“These awards would not be possible without the guidance and support of our partners. As an industry initiative, the MAA relies on the relationships formed with organisations who wholeheartedly believe in the platform’s values. It’s more than financial support, these partners provide invaluable insight and encouragement from their understanding of the vital role that marketing plays in business strategy and, significantly, how the profession can be counted on to drive much needed economic resurgence” says Mohale Ralebitso, Chairperson of the Marketing Awards Council.
 
The Group Chief Executive Officer of the SABC, Mr Madoda Mxakwe stated “This partnership comes at the opportune time for us as we intensify our efforts to rebuild the SABC corporate image and enter into strategic partnerships that will assist in positioning our organisation favourably in the market. We are confident that this partnership presents us great exposure to business, aligns us with industry trends, and exposes us to partner insights and thought leadership”. “We are delighted to be associated with the Marketing Achievement Awards whose aim resonates with ours to continuously create opportunities to grow the industry, develop talent and offer value to marketers across all industry sectors”, added Mxakwe.
The SABC joins this year’s partners:

• Marketing Association of South Africa (MASA) | Marketing Person of the Year Award
• Nando’s | Founding Partner and Sponsor of Brand Positioning Award
• Provantage Media Group (PMG) | Out-of-Home Partner and Sponsor of Integrated Marketing Award
• Accenture Interactive | Sponsor of the Marketing Organisation of the Year Award.
• ABSA Group | Patron and sponsor of the Marketing Innovation Award
• Brand South Africa | Supporter and Sponsor of the South African Resonance Marketing Award
• Google & IAB | Sponsor of Digital Brand Marketing Award
• Kantar | Sponsor of Purpose-Led Marketing
• Unilever | Sponsor of Rising Star of the Year Award Sponsor

• The Blue Train | Prize Sponsor for Marketing Person of the Year
• Biz Community | Media Partner
• Modern Marketing | Media Partner
• Newsclip Media Monitoring | Monitoring Partner

 
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Media Enquiries: Anne Kirkpatrick (MAA)
anne@marketingawards.co.za | C. 066 300 0842
 
and
 
Media Enquiries: Mmoni Seapolelo (Acting Spokesperson)
seapolelomv@sabc.co.za | T. 011 714 3057 |C. 073 688 1590

Johannesburg – Wednesday 31 March 2021 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has announced a partnership with The Marketing Achievement Awards (MAA) as the presenting partner until 2023.

The SABC’s involvement in the MAA programme places it at the forefront of the transformation of marketing in South Africa, supporting the communication, advertising and marketing sectors and elevating marketing as a profession. This year the two entities will join forces to celebrate Marketing Genius and all of their achievements for the year 2020/21.

The Marketing Achievement Awards celebrate excellence in the science and art of strategic marketing.  This year the awards acknowledge the finest minds in the marketing profession by raising awareness for the creativity and originality of effective marketing while showcasing the successes of marketing teams and individuals who will be measured against, and recognised by, their peers. The MAA continues to set a benchmark for excellence and drive constant improvement in the discipline by promoting the value of marketing in strategy and business growth.

“These awards would not be possible without the guidance and support of our partners. As an industry initiative, the MAA relies on the relationships formed with organisations who wholeheartedly believe in the platform’s values. It’s more than financial support, these partners provide invaluable insight and encouragement from their understanding of the vital role that marketing plays in business strategy and, significantly, how the profession can be counted on to drive much needed economic resurgence” says Mohale Ralebitso, Chairperson of the Marketing Awards Council.

The Group Chief Executive Officer of the SABC, Mr Madoda Mxakwe stated “This partnership comes at the opportune time for us as we intensify our efforts to rebuild the SABC corporate image and enter into strategic partnerships that will assist in positioning our organisation favourably in the market. We are confident that this partnership presents us great exposure to business, aligns us with industry trends, and exposes us to partner insights and thought leadership”. “We are delighted to be associated with the Marketing Achievement Awards whose aim resonates with ours to continuously create opportunities to grow the industry, develop talent and offer value to marketers across all industry sectors”, added Mxakwe.

The SABC joins this year’s partners:

• Marketing Association of South Africa (MASA) | Marketing Person of the Year Award
• Nando’s | Founding Partner and Sponsor of Brand Positioning Award
• Provantage Media Group (PMG) | Out-of-Home Partner and Sponsor of Integrated Marketing Award
• Accenture Interactive | Sponsor of the Marketing Organisation of the Year Award.
• ABSA Group | Patron and sponsor of the Marketing Innovation Award
• Brand South Africa | Supporter and Sponsor of the South African Resonance Marketing Award
• Google & IAB | Sponsor of Digital Brand Marketing Award
• Kantar | Sponsor of Purpose-Led Marketing
• Unilever | Sponsor of Rising Star of the Year Award Sponsor

• The Blue Train | Prize Sponsor for Marketing Person of the Year
• Biz Community | Media Partner
• Modern Marketing | Media Partner
• Newsclip Media Monitoring | Monitoring Partner

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Media Enquiries: Anne Kirkpatrick (MAA)

anne@marketingawards.co.za | C. 066 300 0842

and

Media Enquiries: Mmoni Seapolelo (Acting Spokesperson)

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

Johannesburg – Tuesday, 30 March 2021 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation is delighted as it bids farewell to a revered and celebrated broadcaster in the country, Ms Noxolo Grootboom. The veteran IsiXhosa news anchor has spent more than three decades at the SABC and goes on retirement with an untainted and outstanding performance record. She has been there during key moments in the life of the public news service, and her contribution was unmissable.

She graced television screens in millions of South African homes as she worked diligently delivering news bulletins in her distinctly reassuring and persuasive voice. Sis’Xolo as she is affectionately known by many, has been conscientious even behind the scenes in ensuring that the IsiXhosa news bulletin that she devoted much of her life to, lived up to viewers’ expectations.

The SABC Group Chief Executive Officer, Madoda Mxakwe, has expressed his sincere gratitude to Ms Grootboom for her solid service of excellence, and for upholding the integrity and core values of the public broadcasting service. Mr. Mxakwe says, “Ms Grootboom embodies a very rare combination of excellence, humility and humanity, and we are immensely grateful for her contribution to our organisation’s efforts in delivering on the language and editorial aspects of our public mandate.”

The SABC sincerely thanks her for using her passion for African Languages selflessly, to make a sterling contribution to the development and preservation of IsiXhosa. This input is emblematic of the responsibility that the SABC carries as the country’s public service broadcaster.

To the viewers who paused their lives to watch her deliver news bulletins, the SABC says thank you for your unwavering support. In honouring her legacy, the public broadcaster commits to strengthening its efforts to preserve and nurture all official languages as part of its public mandate responsibilities.

As she retires, Ms Grootboom will read her final bulletin on SABC 1 at 19h00 tonight. We look forward to hearing her signature goodbye “Nanga ningalala nambethe ingubo yoxolo nemvisiswano. Ndinithanda nonke emakhaya”.

She served her audiences with absolute distinction, class, and dignity.

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Media Enquiries: Mmoni Seapolelo (Acting SABC Spokesperson)

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

Johannesburg – Tuesday, 30 March 2021 – From Thursday, the 1^st of April, Good Hope FM will unmask more of the best in music and entertainment presented by Cape Town’s finest on-air talent. Weekdays start at 6:00 with Big Stan Mars on the Big Breakfast Show, followed by the Morning Show hosted by the delightful Leigh-Anne Williams at 9:00. From 12:00 we bring you a brand new show, The Good Vibez hosted by legendary Grandmaster DJ Ready D.

The Great Drive hosted by the energetic Kyeezi and his team takes you home from 15:00, this is followed at 18:00 by another brand new show, Saaiman Says, hosted by Cape Town music aficionado Chad Saaiman. To wrap up the evening, the young dynamic and fun Celest Anthony takes over from 21:00 to 00:00.

Good Hope FM– UNMASKED – We Play the Best Music.

See attached Line Up

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Issued By:                              Group Communications

Media Enquiries:                    Ms. Mmoni Seapolelo SABC Spokesperson (Acting)

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