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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Bloemfontein – Tuesday, 28 March 2023 – Lesedi FM is excited to share with its listeners and stakeholders the FY2023/2024 line-up. The station is once again ready to shift gears and position itself as one of the SABC’s most trusted source of information, education, and entertainment.

Rea Thella Afternoon Drive, 15h00-18h00, will have a new addition, Moleboheng Maoela who will join Thabo Mokone in co-presenting the show; this is in line with the station’s strategy to cultivate new radio stars and amp up the creativity. Moleboheng is versatile and is a bold voice for her generation. She brings with her, the depth of the South African feminine millennial with its wide range of views.

Dikeledi Mageseni moves to the 20h00-00h00 slot on Monday to Wednesday, where she will co-host Re Mmoho with Ntsoaki Motloung, bringing the young person’s perspective to culture and tradition to the fore.  The legendary Lucky Qacha will join both the morning and afternoon drive shows as their new sport updates presenter.

The station continues its legacy of unearthing new talent, by giving the early morning audience fresh manna and bring a new twist to old favourites. Lesedi FM thus introduces; Veli Moloi and Mzwakhe Kachela, young energetic presenters who will host Dikalaneng (02h00-05h00). Moloi will host the show from Monday to Wednesday and Kachela will be on the driver’s seat on Thursdays and Fridays weekly.

Pitso Tsumane will be presenting Re Qhoba Bosiu Thursdays and Fridays (00h00-02h00) and Rorisang Thandekiso takes over the show from Mondays to Wednesdays.

Merethetho (18h00-21h00) a show focusing on different genres of African music by Africans, and Thoriso (22h00-00h00) will be taken over by Motseki Mabuya, a talented multi award winning broadcaster who recently scooped the 2022 PMR Africa Award.

Ms Mamontha Motaung, Lesedi FM Business Manager, highlighted that “Our line-up is in line with the station’s exciting brand theme; LEHAE LA HAO. This is to remind listeners that Lesedi FM is their home wherever they are and to inspire them to take ownership of the brand”.

“I am excited that the station will infuse new and old talent to deliver content that appeals across the board.” Added Motaung.

LESEDI FM LINE UP:  MONDAY-FRIDAY

LINE-UP: SATURDAY

LINE-UP: SUNDAY

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Johannesburg – Monday, 27 March 2023 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) African radio service Channel Africa, is pleased to announce its 2023-24 line-up, which will come into effect on Saturday, 01 April 2023.

Ms Karabo Rangwetsi, Channel Africa’s Acting Business Manager, stated: “The station is making a concerted effort in inviting and attracting new talent, aimed at elevating Channel Africa’s brand to a high level. This is in line with the organisation’s overall radio strategy”.

She further stated, “We are committed to generating the much-needed revenue as per our mandate, with the support of all stakeholders. Channel Africa is committed in reclaiming its erstwhile title of being the biggest continental radio station in Africa. This can only be realised with the support of all SABC’s stakeholders and government”.

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Polokwane – Friday, 24 March 2023 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) radio station Phalaphala FM, will be introducing minimal line-up changes effective from 01 April 2023. The station reached a milestone of over 1 million listeners in 2022 as per the current RAMS release and believes that this new line-up will further build the station’s listenership.

Phalaphala FM is excited to bring Ndivhuwo Pfuluwani as the new producer on its breakfast show, Vhandilani at 06h00 until 09h00. Terry “The Big Dude” Mudau will continue hosting the show.

Rofhiwa Nethengwe, who joined the station in 2006, continues hosting her 09h00-12h00 show, Nne na Vhone. The programme appeals to a diverse male and female audience.

Mpho “MG” Rathando will maintain his 12h00 to 15h00 programme, Tshiko, which broadcasts from Monday to Friday and focuses on news, current affairs and topical issues such as politics, economics, labour, education and social issues in South Africa and around the world.

The afternoon driver show, Dzia Orowa, from 15h00 to 18h00 will continue being co-presented by Shandu ‘DJ Shhh’ Lukhwareni and Tico Liphadzi from Monday to Friday. They will be joined by veteran producer Rendani Sikhwivhilu.

The dynamic Mpande Mulaudzi popularly known as “Miss P” will continue with Phenyadzinwe, from 21h00 – 24h00 on Fridays and Dikita, on Saturdays between 21h00 – 24h00 to bring to the listeners ears the Top 20 Local Kwaito and House Hits, Hip-Hop and R&B tunes.

The station will introduce a new and innovative conversation and lifestyle programme ‘Rodigeda’ that will be live on social media on Wednesdays from 20h00 to 21h00 and presented by ‘Miss P”. This content will also be broadcast on the new SABC+ streaming platform.

The station is excited to welcome two new presenters Ngavhelo David Khakhu, who will present Mutsindo wa Reggae between 12h00 and 15h00 and Rotondwa Nelwamondo who will present Interfaith on Sundays between 19h00 and 21h00. Phalaphala FM’s Ndi yone Mini Omnibus has a new slot and will broadcast on Sundays from 04h00 until 05h30.

The station has also introduced a live church service from 10h00 until 11h00 on Sundays that will be streamed on social media and SABC+.

Phalaphala FM Business Manager Madikana Matjila stated, “I would like to thank all our listeners, supporters and followers for the great support they show to us as a radio station. We have seen a huge increase in listenership numbers, time spent listening and brand loyalty and these are attestable to our commitments and efforts to deliver great programming. I encourage our listeners to keep listening to our radio station for great content”.

Follow Phalaphala FM on the following platforms:

Website: www.phalaphalafm.co.za

Facebook: phalaphalaFM: Ri Na ‘Nwi Misi Yothe

Twitter: @phalaphala_ FM

Instagram: Phalaphalafm_Officialpage

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Johannesburg – Friday, 24 March 2023 – SABC Sport regrets to announce the resignation of Motshidisi Mohono as host of the Game Time on Radio 2000 effective 31 March 2023.

Ms. Mohono has been with SABC Sport for a period of one year, and unfortunately, due to other contractual obligations and responsibilities, she has opted to leave SABC.

Ms. Keletso Totlhanyo, SABC Sport’s General Manager said, “The SABC would like to wish Ms. Mohono well in her future endeavors and would like to thank her for keeping our sports audience entertained, informed and educated”.

The new host for Game Time on Radio 2000 will be announced soon.

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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.

*Intussen starts on Monday 8 May

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

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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.

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