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

YouTube: PhalaphalaFM: Ri Na ‘Nwi Misi Yothe

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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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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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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:

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