Gqeberha – Monday, 24 March 2025 – trufm is excited to reveal its refreshed line-up, effective 1 April 2025, as part of its commitment to delivering dynamic content that engages and grows its youthful audience. While the core line-up remains intact, key strategic shifts have been introduced to enhance programming, increase audience engagement, and strengthen trufm’s position as the leading youth radio platform in the Eastern Cape.

While trufm has made some presenter shifts, Apostle Bathandwa “MamK” Kwatshwa will be making a full transition to Umhlobo Wenene FM. We thank MamK for her meaningful contribution to trufm’s evening line-up over the years. Her move creates space for fresh talent, in line with trufm’s focus on youth-driven programming.

Well-loved DJ Anda Nkatu hangs up his trufm microphone after serving listeners for over 19 years. Throughout his tenure, he played a vital role in various capacities, including hosting both the morning and afternoon drive shows. With his departure, trufm listeners will also bid farewell to The 411, as the show comes to an end. His final broadcast on the station was on Friday, 21 March 2025, marking the close of a significant chapter in trufm history.

A fresh, young voice, Tabita Busani, has been recruited from a leading Cape Town community radio station to now anchor Hlalani Kum Mna Ndihlale Kuni. This strategic move is designed to strengthen trufm’s presence in key metropolitan areas and drive audience growth.

trufm is also introducing the Visual Pre-Party Mix Hour on Fridays from 18:00 to 19:00, bringing a new dimension to the pre-party atmosphere and setting the perfect vibe for the weekend. The slot will feature various DJs. Additionally, the station is revamping and reorganising its weekend party slots from 18:00 to 01:00, to deliver a high-energy, uninterrupted music experience.

Teen Zone, a new stand-alone show for pre-teens and teenagers will launch on Saturdays 09:00 – 10:00, offering dedicated content tailored to younger listeners. Meanwhile, the Sunday evening education show Up Skill, will move to an earlier timeslot of 18:00 – 19:00, ensuring greater accessibility for younger audiences.

trufm remains dedicated to content enhancement, digital expansion, and on-ground activations. To support this growth, the station will continue engaging audiences through podcasts and vodcasts, available on SABC+ and the trufm YouTube channel.

Loyiso Bala, Business Manager for EC Combo, says: “trufm’s latest line-up changes reflect our commitment to staying fresh, relevant, and connected to our audience. With a mix of familiar favourites and exciting new talent, we’re elevating our content to match the lifestyle of our listeners.”

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