Johannesburg – Friday, 13 May 2022 – SABC Sport  is set to deliver an incredible sporting line-up this weekend. The audiences can look forward to exhilarating and diverse sporting action comprising of local and international offerings.

This weekend, SABC Sport will cater for football, motor racing and Rugby fans. The action will kickstart tonight at 21h00 with CAF Championship League semi-final second leg match between Wydad Athletics Club and Petro De Luanda on SABC DTT Channel 4, Openview 124, TelkomONE.

On Saturday, 14 May 2022 SABC Sport  will feature   motorsport with day one (1) of the Formula E 2022 Berlin e-prix race qualifying at 10h30 SABC Sport on DTT Channel 4 and Openview 124 and these will also be available on TelkomONE. Round 7 of the same race will be broadcast at 14h30 on the same platforms. Sunday will mark the second day of the Berlin E Prix race at 10h30 and Round 8 at 14h30 on the same platforms.

Football fans will be spoiled with a great selection of football matches from the DSTV Premiership, Bundesliga Football League, CAF Championship League and the HollywoodBets Super League. The DSTV Premiership will feature the Baroka FC and Supersport United on SABC 1 at 14h30.

The German Premier Football Competition, the Bundesliga concludes its 2021/22 season with matches on Saturday, 14 May 2022. The 59^th season concludes with VFL Wolfsburg and Bayern München match at 13h30 on S3 and the second match, Borussia Dortmund vs Hertha BSC will be available live on TelkomONE at 15h30 and will be re-broadcast at 20h00 on SABC 1 to conclude the end of season for 2021/22.

Saturday will also feature the second leg of the CAF Champions League semifinal match between ES Setif vs Al Ahly at 21h00 on SABC DTT Channel 4, Open View 124, TelkomOne and SABC Radio Stations.   On Sunday Al Ahly Tripoli will meet Orlando Pirates at 17h30 and at 21:00 TP Mazembe vs RS Berkane will be broadcast on the same platforms

SABC Sport will on Sunday, 15 May broadcast the HollywoodBets Super League match between Bloemfontein Celtic FC and Tsunami Queens FC live on SABC 1, DTT channel and SABC Radio stations at 14h30 and the match will also be available on TelkomONE as well as SABC Sport digital pages.

Rugby fans can also look forward to the thrilling Heritage Rugby match between Abe Midas Naka Bulls and TUKS on Saturday, 14 May 2022 at 18h30 on SABC 2, DTT, TelkomONE and will livestream on SABC Sport Facebook and YouTube pages.

The Head of  SABC Sport Gary Rathbone further stated, “Once again, SABC Sport has shown that we can deliver a wide range of world class sporting action each weekend. And as always, it’s accessible to all South Africans for free, giving our sports fans the best of local and international sport at unbeatable value. In this respect, no other broadcaster comes close. “

Rathbone added that “We are also delighted of our strategic partnership with the German Embassy to present an opportunity that allows our stakeholders and football fans to have a first-hand brand experience through the Private viewing of the final matches of the Bundesliga football league”. 

The SABC remains committed to broadcasting sport of national interest to millions of South African citizens.

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Follow SABC Sport on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for updates.

Issued By:                              Group Communications

Media Enquiries:                   Ms. Gugu Ntuli (Group Executive: Corporate Affairs and Marketing)

The competition will run for 3 weeks from Wednesday 11 May 2022 to Sunday 29 May 2022.

• Week 1: 11 – 15 May 2022, 12 pm (midnight)
• Week 2: 16 – 22 May 2022, 12 pm (midnight)
• Week 3: 23 – 29 May 2022, 12 pm (midnight)The competition is open to all South African TV viewers, except directors, members, partners, employees, agents, service providers, and any SABC employee including agencies, and/or their spouses, life partners, parents, children, brothers, sisters, business partners or associates.

For entry, share your dance move under the call-to-entry post and hashtag #DanceYoDumo

Correct entries received by the advertised deadlines will be considered for the draw. Any late entries received will not be taken into consideration.

No SMS rates do not apply. Data applies.

Winners will be contacted by the SABC to verify the following: name, surname, ID number, address, and shoe size.

Entrants that enter need to be within the ages of 18 and older. Below the designated age will need a guardian to consent to the prize.

Winners, who are not contactable by phone, after the closing date/time, will be disqualified and a new winner will be drawn.

Winner to be announced on SABC1 digital platforms by the following dates:

• Week 1 announcement: 16 May 2022
• Week 2 announcement: 23 May 2022
• Week 3 announcement: 30 May 2022

The SABC and its agents accept no responsibility for any problems or technical malfunction of any communication network or any late, lost, incomplete, misdirected, incorrectly submitted, delayed, illegible or corrupted entries. The SABC and its agents are not liable for any costs incurred, responses received or any other consequences of user error.

The judges’ decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into. The SABC or its agents will not be held responsible for any disputes arising from the competition or prize awards.

Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be deferred or exchanged.

Branded SABC1 merchandise (branded sneaker and branded speaker)

Prize will be sent via courier or postal service.

Winners use prizes at own risk. The SABC and its agents shall not be liable for any loss (including, without limitation, indirect or consequential loss), damage, personal injury or death which is suffered or sustained (including but not limited to that arising from any person’s negligence) in connection with this competition or accepting or using the prize/s.

Entrants will be deemed to have accepted these rules and agree to be bound by them when entering.

Winners will be selected from a random list of entries.

The SABC and its agents reserve the right to cancel, modify or amend the competition at any time if deemed necessary in its opinion, and if circumstances arise outside of their control.

ONE LUCKY LISTENER WILL WALK AWAY WITH R40 000.00 ON FRIDAY 27 MAY 2022 DURING KUSILE MZANSI SHOW WITH MADUMANE.

• SMS the key word LFM40K, your name and surname to 45839.
• SMS cost R1.50. You can enter as many times as you can to increase chances of winning.
• Kusile Mzansi Show will shortlist finalists every Friday, only 8 finalists will go to the finale on Friday 27 May 2022.
• The station will hide the prize in one of the letters or digits “LFM40”, then finalists will pick one letter or one digit, if the prize is not in the chosen letter or digit the presenter will move to the next finalist until the money is won. No question asked!  

Ts&Cs

• Must be above 18 years’ old
• Must be a South African citizen
• Have a valid personal bank account
• Must have a valid cell phone number and available when called
• Must be willing to come to the SABC Nelspruit offices for cheque handover at own cost
• Pictures taken with winner may be use for any publicity without approval of the prize winner

Johannesburg – Saturday, 7 May 2022 – SABC Sport will launch exciting new weekdays sport programmes on METRO FM and Radio 2000 from Monday, 9 May 2022 at 18h00-19h00.

The new METRO FM sports show, ‘METRO FM Sport Night Amplified with Andile’ is a positive change to maintain optimal performance of SABC Sport and METRO FM brands. It is also a strategic response to the highly competitive and fragmented media environment. Andile Ncube who has made an incredible mark as one of the country’s best Sports radio and television Presenters, will deliver the show. His versatility allows him to relate easily to the diverse audiences on both SABC radio and television sport platforms.

The new show will not only feature the news related to matches and players of various sporting codes but will also focus on featuring key educational elements of the sporting business such as the acquisition of sponsorships for clubs and how they make revenue. In addition, amplified listener engagement will be prioritised in this programme through voice notes, direct calls in studio as well as thought-provoking analytical discussions which extend into digital platforms.

Radio 2000’s ‘Game Time’ presented by Motshidisi Mohono is set to deliver a cross-generational appeal to the stations’ audience. Motshidisi Mohono is an award-winning Sport Broadcaster who has vast experience in various established sport environments. She brings a wealth of knowledge in different sporting codes to the show making her a perfect fit to present the magazine show. The programme will include features such as sport news updates, audience interaction, in depths interviews and sport trivia.

Gary Rathbone, Head of SABC Sport said that “our strategic focus is to ensure that we optimally use our various platforms to become the ultimate sporting home to the nation. Metro FM and Radio 2000 are some of the strategic platforms that allows us to meet the needs of our audiences and achieve our strategic business objectives which reflect our continuous commitment to stay in tune with and relevant to our audiences. We always prioritise our listeners in our content plan and at times this necessitates certain changes to deliver unforgettable sporting news and events driven by world class presenters.”

Rathbone added that “these new programmes symbolise our continued efforts of making SABC Sport a vibrant and dynamic home for all South African sports fans.” 

SABC Sport remains well placed to deliver on sports content for the benefit of the millions of diverse audiences looking for entertainment.

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Follow SABC Sport, METRO FM and Radio 2000 on their respective Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook accounts for updates.

Issued By:                 Group Communications

Media Enquiries:        Ms. Gugu Ntuli (Group Executive: Corporate Affairs and Marketing)

NtuliGM@sabc.co.za | T. 011 714 3311 | C. 071 877 0513

Johannesburg- Friday, 6 May 2022 – 5FM has announced some exciting changes to its presenter line-up for 2022.

The station refreshed its line-up with a major shake-up last year, one that proved highly successful as it saw a healthy increase in both listenership and revenue.  Therefore, the current  changes focus on the weekend line-up, with the weekday shows remaining unchanged.

The 5 Weekend Breakfast show, Saturdays and Sundays from 07:00 to 10:00, sees some fresh new voices joining the station, with Minnie Ntuli as presenter, Monique de Villiers on News and Aaron Masemola on Sport. The new 5 Weekend Breakfast show will be hitting the airwaves from the 7^th of May 2022.

Other weekend changes include an extended show with Kea Boya on 5 Weekend Afternoons, Saturdays from 14:00 to 18:00. and Sundays from 14:00 to 18:00. A brand-new voice in the form of Yonaka Theledi will be joining the show to bring listeners all the news they need to know.

Fans of Selective Styles on 5 will be delighted to hear that Kid Fonque’s airplay will also be extended. The show has been hugely popular since inception, topping the trend charts and bringing listeners closer to amazing, exclusive sounds from artists around the globe. Tune in to Selective Styles on 5 every Sunday from 18:00 to 21:00.

5FM’s Business Manager, JD Mostert, says, “5FM’s steady growth is testament to the hard work that our entire team has put in – focused on making this the preferred station for the best music, engaging content, trending events and the best talent in the trade.  We continue to push boundaries to make 5FM the unapologetic station of the youth.  Where our clients see their investment delivering solid results, time after time. We don’t just broadcast. We impact and MOVE. We look forward to another exciting year of growing from strength to strength.”

5FM LINE-UP

Monday – Thursday

• 04:00 – 06:00 5 Early Mornings with Karabo Ntshweng
• 06:00 – 09:00 5 Breakfast with Dan Corder, Xoli Zondo and Marli van Eeden
• 09:00 – 12:00 5 Mid-Mornings with Stephanie Be
• 12:00 – 15:00 5 Lunch with Zanele Potelwa and Yanga Mjoli
• 15:00 – 18:00 5 Drive with Nick Hamman, Nadia Romanos, Jude van Wyk and Bibi Mbangula
• 18:00 – 19:00 The Roger Goode Show on 5
• 19:00 – 22:00 5 Nights with Smash Afrika
• 22:00 – 01:00 5 After Hours with Leah Jazz
• 01:00 – 04:00 (Automated)

Friday

• 04:00 – 06:00 5 Early Mornings with Karabo Ntshweng
• 06:00 – 09:00 5 Breakfast with Dan Corder, Xoli Zondo and Marli van Eeden
• 09:00 – 12:00 5 Mid-Mornings with Stephanie Be
• 12:00 – 15:00 5 Lunch with Zanele Potelwa and Yanga Mjoli
• 15:00 – 18:00 5 Drive with Nick Hamman, Nadia Romanos, Jude van Wyk and Bibi Mbangula
• 18:00 – 22:00 The Roger Goode Show on 5
• 22:00 – 01:00 In Das We Trust on 5 with Das Kapital
• 01:00 – 04:00 (Automated)

Saturday

• 04:00 – 07:00 5 Early Weekend Mornings with Tshepi Seakamela
• 07:00 – 10:00 5 Weekend Breakfast with Minnie Ntuli, Monique de Villiers and Aaron Masemola
• 10:00 – 14:00 Top 40 on 5 with Nick Archibald
• 14:00 – 18:00 5 Weekend Afternoons with Kea Boya and Yonaka Theledi
• 18:00 – 21:00 The Kyle Cassim Show on 5
• 21:00 – 00:00 5 Weekend Nights with Boipelo Mooketsi
• 00:00 – 04:00 (Automated)

Sunday

• 04:00 – 07:00 5 Early Weekend Mornings with Tshepi Seakamela
• 07:00 – 10:00 5 Weekend Breakfast with Minnie Ntuli, Monique de Villiers and Aaron Masemola
• 10:00 – 14:00 5 Takeover with Nick Archibald
• 14:00 – 18:00 5 Weekend Afternoons with Kea Boya
• 18:00 – 21:00 Selective Styles on 5 with Kid Fonque
• 21:00 – 00:00 5 Weekend Nights with Boipelo Mooketsi
• 00:00 – 04:00 (Automated)

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About 5FM

5FM is not just a radio station. 5FM is a multimedia brand that builds the youth of South Africa. Through music and entertainment, 5FM provides the beat to the future. As an entertainment powerhouse 5FM features some of the most well-known media personalities and music DJs in South Africa.  The station embraces content that is relevant, youth centered and co-created with the 5FM community while proudly supporting the South African music industry. 5FM has won numerous awards and is part of South Africa’s history and building its future.

Download the 5FM app on the Google Play store or Apple App store now.

Visit 5FM online at www.5fm.co.za, or find us on the following social media platforms:

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/ThePowerof5FM

Twitter: https://twitter.com/5FM

Instagram: https://instagram.com/5fm/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2NrMnw60a-Z-E77FfMKqkA

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5fm

Distributed by:          Altus Venables

                                    PR Specialist – 5FM

                                    altus@5fm.co.za / 079 632 9852

On Behalf of:          JD Mostert

Business Manager: PCS Combo

Johannesburg – Thursday, 28 April 2022 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Moshoeshoe Monare as the Group Executive for News and Current Affairs effective from 01 June 2022.

Mr. Monare has 25 years experience in the media industry and is currently the Managing Director Operations and Corporate Services at Arena Holdings. He has also served on the boards of several organisations including Tiso Blackstar, the Media Development and Diversity Agency and Publishers Support Services.

Prior to assuming executive roles, he spent almost two decades in editorial operations, as a reporter for the Pretoria News, The Star, Sunday Times and the SABC before occupying senior editorial positions as The Editor of The Sunday Independent, Deputy Editor of Mail and Guardian, Group Political Editor of Independent Newspapers, Executive Editor of The Star and Managing Editor of The Sunday Times and The Times. He also served as a member of the adjudication panel of the Press Council and is a former Deputy Chairperson of SANEF.

Mr. Monare holds a National Diploma in Journalism from Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), a BA Honours and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Journalism from the University of Witwatersrand, an LLB from UNISA and a Management Advancement Programme from Wits Business School.

The SABC wishes Mr. Monare well in his new role.

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Issued By:                              Group Communications

Media Enquiries:                   Ms. Gugu Ntuli (Group Executive: Corporate Affairs and Marketing)

NtuliGM@sabc.co.za|T. 011 714 3311|C. 071 877 0513

Johannesburg – Tuesday, 26 April 2022 – METRO FM is proud to announce two new presenters to the station’s current line-up.

METRO FM welcomes Hope Mbhele, tasked with the smooth transition from Saturday midnight into Sunday morning, by presenting the show ‘Weekend Early Mornings’ which will be broadcast Saturday – Sunday 03:00 – 06:00. Hope is a passionate radio and television broadcaster, best known for her role of Busisiwe aka, Mabusi in Umkhokha.

Sunday mornings will never be the same again, with the addition of well-known radio broadcaster Siya Mhlongo. Siya joins the ‘Sacred Space’, which is broadcast every Sunday from 06:00 – 09:00, to co-host with Thami Ngubeni. Siya also presents Ukhozi FM’s new vodcast.

These changes take effect from Saturday, 30 April 2022.

METRO FM Business Manager, Ms. Kina Nhlengethwa stated “the station is making concerted efforts in investing in the best talent that will carry its strategy forward. We are very excited with the additions of the two presenters”.

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.

ENDS

Follow METRO FM on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for updates.

Issued By:                 METRO FM

Media Enquiries:        Ms. Gugu Ntuli (Group Executive: Corporate Affairs and Marketing)

NtuliGM@sabc.co.za | T. 011 714 3311 | C. 071 877 0513

Johannesburg – Monday, 25 April 2022 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) congratulates legendary television news broadcaster Ms. Noxolo Grootboom, who will today, be awarded an honorary doctorate degree by the Nelson Mandela University.

According to the university “the honorary doctorate is awarded in recognition of her invaluable work and contribution to journalism, media, and communication, as well as her upliftment of the linguistic heritage of South Africa”.

Ms. Deidre Uren, Acting Group Executive: News and Current Affairs, stated “this is yet another accolade which celebrates her contribution and role in delivering news to the South African public, through the isiXhosa news on SABC 1. In her 37 years at the public broadcaster, Ms. Grootboom was known for her work ethic, commitment to her job, as well as the development and use of isiXhosa as a language within the context of news story telling”.

Ms. Grootboom has left a legacy within the SABC’s newsroom in terms of the people she mentored and inspired and the high standard she set in delivering news.

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Issued By:                   SABC

Media Enquiries:         Ms. Gugu Ntuli (Group Executive: Corporate Affairs and Marketing)

NtuliGM@sabc.co.za|T. 011 714 3311|C. 071 877 0513