Johannesburg – Thursday, 30 June 2022 – Channel Africa is excited to announce the launch of its brand-new sound, from 1 July 2022. The digital radio platform will introduce its new station imaging and launch a new line-up. The new line-up will introduce new and seasoned presenters from across Africa. Channel Africa which broadcasts in English, Chinyanja, Kiswahili, French and Portuguese languages is accessible across the continent on DSTV 802, Satellite PAS10 and Open View channel 628 and online.

The weekday, morning Current Affairs programme, Africa Rise & Shine, will be presented by radio host Aurielie Kalenga, followed by the dynamic duo Benjamin Moshatama and reality TV personality and radio host Palesa Tau on a show called On the Move. The station also introduces a weekday drive time show, The Upside, which will be co-hosted by seasoned journalists Zikhona Miso and Lloyd Nedohe with the 13h00 to 14h00 timeslot gaining an exclusive offering of all things business in the African Perspective with the show Business Africa hosted by Naledi Moleo.

The new weekday evening programme Afrika Tonight will be filled with robust and thought-provoking conversation and will be hosted by Khumbelo Munzehele. The station will wrap up the evening weekday programming with a broadcast from Buyalwayo in Zimbabwe through the music programme Afro Republic which has been moved to a new timeslot from midnight until 2am. The show continues with presenter Morris Touch.

The weekend line-up will be filled with back-to-back music and leisure with the return of the legendary Richard Nwaba who will continue to host African music show Africa in Song from midnight to 02h00 on Saturdays. Channel Africa also introduces a new flavour to its fresh line-up with TV presenter and Actress Gabisile Tshabalala presenting the music show, Africa Chart Toppers between 12h00 and 14h00 on Saturdays.

The Sport show, Africa @ Play will be presented by Neto Chemane with an innovative approach to sport across Africa. The Chinyanja language service continues with its well-loved show Malonje hosted by Stella Longwe on a Saturday and our Portuguese listeners will be kept dancing with Jacob Tivane on Ritmos Culture. The French language service introduces Mix Vibrations which offers Informal Knowledge Building content and presented by Jean-Jacques Dhybondo. The Kiswahili language service introduces the Current Affairs programme Darubini ya Afrika on weekdays between 17h00 to 18h00 which comprises of News and Current Affairs and will be presented by Ayam Shekifu.

Acting Channel Africa Business Manager Karabo Rangwetsi says, “This new programming line-up is versatile, inclusive and attractive, not only to the academics but to the ordinary people and youth as well. We have decided to have an inclusive programming approach that will be appealing to young adults, people at grass root level and more mature audiences. This is demonstrated in our Current Affairs and Informal Knowledge Building programmes, known as IKB, which aim to educate, inform and entertain”.

Rangwetsi concluded that “We offer fresh, original, informative, and thought-provoking programmes. IKB Programmes are unique in a sense that content curated for the offering requires specific research to suit designed programmes. This encourages producers to create original content, as topics reflect matters that deal with content from an African perspective, creating a narrative that Africans tell their own truth.”

Weekdays Monday – Friday

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Johannesburg – Wednesday, 29 June 2022– The Management of Ukhozi FM has decided to terminate the contract of Mr. Sibusiso Buthelezi as an Independent Contractor with immediate effect. This follows several allegations relating to Mr. Buthelezi’s business dealings that brought the organisation into disrepute.

Ukhozi FM management wishes to confirm that the station does not in any way have any relationship with Mr. Buthelezi’s private company Abombuso Investment.

Thembeka Zondo-Cele will continue as a stand-in presenter on Indumiso on Sundays between 09h00 and 12h00 until further notice.

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Johannesburg – Wednesday, 29 June 2022 – METRO FM is set to shake the South African airwaves once again on Friday, 1 July 2022 as it relaunches a new and improved mid-morning show. The station is proud to announce that Sabelo ‘DJ Sabby’ Mtshali, will be taking over The Bridge Monday to Friday 09:00 – 12:00.

This daily lifestyle show brings various inspirational, fun, engaging content and music to ensure the delivery of an entertaining as well as insightful mid-morning radio show.  The show is the bridge between one’s reality, opportunities, endless possibilities; and isn’t complete without the famous ‘Ask a Man’ feature. The visionary broadcaster and an all-round urban youth culture commentator, DJ Sabby will certainly bring a whole new offering to the mid-morning airwaves across the country. The relaunch of The Bridge promises to serve our listeners with ground-breaking entertaining content, that is sure to provide you with an enjoyable mid-morning snack.

“At just 32 years old, DJ Sabby has achieved what many dream of achieving and with so many years ahead of him, he together with the station are excited about where the journey is headed”.

METRO FM Business Manager, Ms. Kina Nhlengethwa

The talented presenter will continue to bring you the hottest tunes every Saturday between 09:00 – 12:00 during the METRO FM Top30.

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

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Johannesburg – Thursday, 23 June 2022-On 8 April 2022, the SABC Board announced that it had adopted the Report of the Special Committee tasked with investigating allegations by former Group Executive: News and Current Affairs against the SABC Board Chairperson. The key findings were summarised and published but the main report was deemed private and confidential, particularly as it contained private and personal information of and about third parties.

On 31 May 2022, the SABC received a written request from SOS Support Public Broadcasting Coalition (SOS Coalition) to make the Report available on the basis that the findings were substantive and involved matters of public interest, including the alleged breach of the SABC’s Editorial Policies and how the matter was dealt with.

The Board applied its mind to SOS’s formal request to publish the Report, including the significant public interest in this matter, and the need to err on transparency and accountability, while protecting private, confidential, and personal information at the same time. Accordingly, the Board resolved to:

• redact and remove information deemed to be private and confidential, including private and personal information of and about third parties; and

• publish the redacted Report on the SABC’s website and make it available to the SOS Coalition.

While some information contained in the annexures appears to be in the public domain, the SABC has decided to publish the 47-page Special Committee Report and findings (redacted accordingly and excluding the annexures in order to protect private, confidential and personal information).

The Report can be found here: https://bit.ly/3Ng3Gcv

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Johannesburg – Friday, 17 June 2022-The South African Broadcasting Corporation’s television Current Affairs programme, Leihlo la Sechaba was recognised for its excellent programming at the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) awards on Wednesday, 15 June 2022. Leihlo La Sechaba secured first place position in the media category TV channel/programme.

The PanSALB awards are intended to honour organisations which have exceptionally delivered the mandate of promoting, protecting and preserving all South African official languages including Khoi, Nama and San languages as well as South African Sign language.

The accolade for Leihlo La Sechaba is a perfect fit as this programme broadcasts in Sesotho, Setswana and Sepedi with English subtitles every Monday at 20:30 to 21h00 on SABC 2. The programme is known for its extensive coverage of important issues affecting society including community development, politics, economics as well as other topics of interest for all South Africans.

The Group Executive for News and Current Affairs, Mr. Moshoeshoe Monare stated that “This award is yet another confirmation of the commitment of SABC news and current affairs division in ensuring that its programming caters for all citizens in all South African languages. We are encouraged that the great work that our Producers do is recognised in important institution such as the PanSALB. I would like to congratulate Leihlo La Sechaba team for this recognition”.

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ColaNK@sabc.co.za/073 376 8758