Johannesburg, Thursday 31 March 2022 – SAfm remains the largest Talk Radio station in South Africa and the only national talk radio station with the largest footprint in South Africa. The station lives up to its pay off line “Leading the Conversation” and will be launching its new 2022/23 line up on 01 April 2022.

The station has a phenomenal on-air team which will be complimented by the addition of new talent in the upcoming financial year, to ensure that it retains its dominance in the talk environment.

The daytime shows, supported by an experienced and astute team, continue to grow the station’s core audience by creating engaging, current and topical content for the listeners. Stephen Grootes, Cathy Mohlahlana, Sechaba Gqeba and Aldrin Sampear will continue in their respective shows, ‘SAfm Sunrise’ 06h00-09h00, ‘The Talking Point’ 09h00-12h00, ‘Living Redifined’ 13:00 – 15:00 and ‘Beyond the Headline’ 15h00-18h00. Our weekday Current Affairs show Update at ‘Noon with Sakina Kamwendo’ will be maintained and continue to bring the day’s current breaking stories to audiences.

SAfm is excited to officially announce the addition of one of South Africa’s fastest growing political and economic commentators within the talk environment, Oliver Dickson to the team. Oliver brings his unique style of talk broadcasting to the station and will broadcast a weekly show ‘This Week, Today’ on Fridays 18:00 – 19:00, where he will engage the top Newsmakers of the week as well as host some of the Station’s Big Debates.

‘Sport On’ with Thabiso Mosia will now broadcast from 19:00- 20:00 on Fridays, aligning to its Mondays to Thursdays time channel. ‘The Art of Everything’ with Bridget Masinga moves from 19h00-21h00 to 20h00-00:00 on Fridays. The extended version of the show is expected to kick start the weekend with engaging content delivered by Bridget on everything art related and in between.

SAfm will also continue to play popular, specialist music genres from Jazz and R&B favorites to Classical and the best variety of Adult Contemporary hits – all streamlined to entertain Talk Radio listeners over the weekend.

The station’s popular, award winning interfaith show, ‘Facts of Faith’presented by Naye Lupondwana gets extended by an hour to run from 19:00-21:00 on Sundays and will include a lot more audience interaction and some complimentary inspirational music.

Audiences can look forward to new and exciting Drama and Documentary Series from 21h00-22h00 on Saturdays and Sundays. The rest of the weekdays and weekend schedule will remain the same.

Fortune Combo Business Manager, Mr Anthony Soglo said, “SAfm is committed to being the talk radio station of choice and lead the conversation in South Africa. The line-up has seasoned presenters who come with a wealth of knowledge and the ability to engage with our audience and all stakeholders, as well as be at the pulse of conversations. We welcome new talent to the SAfm family and we look forward to growing our market share in the new fiscal.”

SAfm New On-Air Schedule:

Monday – Friday

Time channel​	Show Name​	Presenter ​
00:00-03:00​	Night Light​	Automation  ​
03:00-05:00​	Sound Awake  ​	Asanda Beda ​
05:00-06:00​	First Take SA​	Elvis Presslin
06:00- 09:00​	SAfm Sunrise​	Stephen Grootes, Zai Khan (Sport) ​
09:00- 12:00​	The Talking Point​	Cathy Mohlahlana ​
12:00- 13:00​	Update at Noon​	Sakina Kamwendo
13:00 – 15:00​	Living Redefined​	Sechaba Gqeba​
15:00 – 18:00​	Beyond The Headlines​	Aldrin Sampear, Thabiso Mosia (Sport)​
18:00- 19:00​	Market Update with Moneyweb (Monday- Thursday)​	Fifi Peters​
18:00- 19:00​	This Week, Today (Fridays)​	Oliver Dickson ​
19:00 – 20:00​	Sport On (Monday – Friday)​	Thabiso Mosia​
20:00 – 22:00​	The View Point (Monday – Tuesday) ​ The Meeting Point (Wed – Thursday )​	Songezo Mabece Koketso  Sachane​
20:00 – 00:00​	The Art Of Everything (Fridays)​	Bridget Masinga ​
22:00 – 00:00​	Late Night Conversation (Mon-Thurs)​	Patricia Ntuli​

Saturday & Sunday

Time channel​	Show Name ​	Presenter​
00:00 – 03:00​	Overnight ​	Automation  ​
03:00 – 06:00​	Music of Africa ​	Sheila Ndikumana​
06:00 – 07:00​	Weekend View​	Udo Carelse
07:00 – 10:00​	The Jet Set Breakfast ​	Michelle Constant​
10:00- 13:00​	Seasons (Jazz Show)​	Kgomotso Moeketsi ​
13:00 – 16:00​ ​	The Soundtrack Of Your Life ​	Ernest Pillay ​ ​
16:00 – 19:00​	Sundowner Classics​	Kutlwano Masote​
19:00 – 21:00 Saturday ​	Sport Trax ​	Jon Gericke​
19:00 – 21:00 Sunday ​ ​	Facts Of Faith ​ ​	Naye Lupondwana​ ​
21:00 – 22:00 Saturday​ 21:00 – 22:00 Sunday ​	Drama/Documentary Series ​	Drama ​ ​
22:00 – 00:00 Saturday & Sunday​	Music show ​	Mandla  Shongwe​

 

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Johannesburg – Thursday,31 March 2022 – The new Radio 2000 line-up kicks off on Friday 1 April 2022. The station will introduce a star-studded team of familiar voices to bolster the already growing audience of the station.

From 1 April 2022, Mmatsheko Mosito will set the tone for the day with a new show ‘Rhythm at Dawn’ weekdays between 04h00 and 06h00. The show will be a blend of music, conversation, inspirational sounds and information for all early risers.

The weekday 06h00-18h00 time slot remains unchanged, with the award-winning breakfast show ‘The Take Off’ hosted by Bongani Mtolo, Nonala Tose and Lonwabo Nkohla on sports duties from 06h00 to 09h00. Ntombi Meso hosts ‘Better Together’ from 09h00-12h00 whose content focuses on lifestyle of the audience. ‘The Royal Playground’ will be hosted by the king himself David Mashabela from 12h00–15h00, whilst the ‘Glenzito Super Drive’ will be anchored by the energetic team of Glen Lewis, Nathi Ndamase and Lelo Mzaca on sports drive from 15h00 – 18h00. Andile Ncube returns for ‘Sports Night Live’, 18h00 to 19h00 Monday- Friday.

Radio 2000 will be introducing a new holistic lifestyle living talk show ‘Life, Love and All’ to cater for all aspects of our listeners’ wellbeing and provide a platform where these can be openly explored, explained and engaged. Seasoned and well-respected broadcaster, Mapaseka Mokwele returns to SABC radio to host this much anticipated show from 19h00-21h00 Monday-Thursday.

Mapaseka is a broadcaster par excellence and has over the years made her mark in different areas of broadcast media. She recently graduated with a Master’s degree majoring in management and is a relationship, executive and life coach. The show, ‘Life, Love and All’ will cover different daily themes such as leadership, family relationships, spirituality, navigating the generational gap, new age parenting, consumer rights, sexual education and many more.

Justice Ramohlola takes over the 21h00-00h00 show with a newly curated show ‘Mmino Mmino’ from Monday – Thursday. The show rounds the day off with music to create and bring back memories for all radio lovers with his unmistakable voice.

Weekends will never be the same again with the return of another seasoned presenter, Paul Mnisi fondly known as Rudeboy Paul. Paulfound his way into our hearts through the popular 90s TV show Jam Alley and later on various TV and radio shows has finally made the long-awaited jump to national radio. Radio 2000 listeners can expect to hear the well-spoken entertainer and broadcaster on Fridays 19h00-22h00 on the ‘Classic Society’, a show which brings back classic dance and vocal hit sounds. He will also be presenting a Saturday show, ‘Space and Time’ between 12h00-15h00, where he explores local and international music hits from different eras. Finally, on Sundays 22h00-00h00 he will wrap up the weekend with ‘Indaba ye ngoma’ which takes you through a journey in time of Azanian dance sounds and African hits to awaken the listeners’ spirituality.

In promoting and growing its own talent, the station will see Lelo Mzaca host the 22h00-00h00 Friday music dance show ‘The Pulse’. Lelo has been with the SABC since 2013 and has featured on both SABC TV and Radio.  He is a versatile on-air personality who understands various music genres and can connect with listeners which he has done while filling in on various time channels. Saturday night sees Bambo Johnson back with ‘The Groove Connexion’ 21h00-00h00 and Sunday with ‘The Comfort Zone’, 12h00-15h00.

Another new addition to the R2000 team is radio broadcaster and TV presenter Penny Lebyane. Penny is not a stranger to radio and is well known as one of the pioneers of female radio broadcasting in South Africa. Penny lends her voice to ‘Inspired Sundays’, a new style inspirational music driven magazine show on Sundays between 15h00 and18h00. The show will bring you closer to inspirational South African stories with people who have beaten the odds to make it in life. 

Radio 2000 legend Ike Phaala returns with his specialist show ‘The Retrospective’ on Sundays now from 19h00 – 22h00 after a weekend sport round up show from 18h00 – 19h00 with Rachel Makhura.

Fortune Combo Business Manager, Anthony Soglo said “Radio 2000 has grown tremendously over the past couple of years and with the new additions to the team together with our growth strategy, we envisage to work towards growth both in audience and commercially. We welcome our new talent and trust that together with the current crop we’ll create more memories for our audience. We are equally excited about our talent search around the country as we know the abundance of talent which exist and are looking forward to finding a broadcaster with the extra x-factor to join our family”.

Radio 2000 Line-up FY2022/23
TIME CHANNEL	SHOW	PRESENTER	DAY
MONDAY TO FRIDAY	Automation	Automation	Monday- Friday
00H00-04H00
04H00-06H00	Rhythm At Dawn	Mmatsheko Mosito	Monday- Friday
06H00-09H00	The Take-Off	Bongani Mtolo (Host) Nonala Tose (Co-Host), Lonwabo Nkohla (Sports)	Monday- Friday
09H00-12H00	Better Together	Ntombikayise Meso	Monday- Friday
12H00-15H00	The Royal Playground	David Mashabela	Monday- Friday
15H00-18H00	The Glenzito Super Drive	Glen Lewis (Host) Nathi Ndamase (Co- Host), Lelo Mzaca (Sports)	Monday- Friday
18H00-19H00	Sport Night Live with Andile	Andile Ncube	Monday- Friday
19H00-21H00	Life, Love and All	Mapaseka Mokwele	Monday-Thursday
21H00-0H00	Mmino Mmino	Just – Ice	Monday-Thursday
FRIDAY	Classic Society	Paul Mnisi	Friday
19H00-22H00
22H00-0H00	The Pulse	Lelo Mzaca	Friday
SATURDAY	Automation	Automation	Saturday
00H00-06H00
06H00-09H00	Weekend Flavour	Irma G	Saturday
09H00-12H00	Weekend Brunch	Reggie Philander	Saturday
12H00-15H00	Space And Time	Paul Mnisi	Saturday
15H00-18H00	Weekend Sport	Rachel Makhura	Saturday
18H00-21H00	Radio 2000 Saturday Nights	Presenter Search/Various Presenters	Saturday
21H00-00H00	The Groove Connexion	Bambo Johnson	Saturday
SUNDAY	Weekend Flavour	Irma G	Saturday
06H00-09H00
09H00-12H00	Easy Sundays	Reggie Philander	Sunday
12H00-15H00	The Comfort Zone	Bambo Johnson	Sunday
15H00-18H00	Inspired Sunday	Penny Lebyane	Sunday
18H00-19H00	The Touchline	Rachel Makhura	Sunday
19H00-22H00	The Retrospective	Ike Phaahla	Sunday
22H00-00H00	Indaba Ye Ngoma	Paul Mnisi	Sunday

 

 

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Johannesburg – Thursday, 31 March 2022 – Earlier today, SABC Sport  hosted the live announcement of the 22 woman squad by Banyana Banyana coach, Desiree Ellis. The announcement took place at the SABC’s Studio 1, in preparation for a key international friendly fixture against Netherlands taking place on 12 April 2022.

With 179 caps, Janine Van Wyk is set to captain the team that will also feature the world-class talent of playmaker Thembi Kgatlana and Hollywoodbets Super League ‘Player of the Season’, Bambanani Mbane.

The international friendly fixture kicks off at 18:45 CAT on Tuesday, 12 April 2022 and will broadcast live on the SABC Sport Channel on DTT Channel 4, Openview channel 124, as well as livestreamed on your mobile devices via TelkomONE.

SABC Sport is also excited to announce that these fixtures will be available on SABC Radio stations in all South African languages and livestreamed on the SABC Sport Facebook page to ensure access for all South African citizens.

Gary Rathbone, Head of SABC Sport said “what an exciting time for us at the SABC Sport as we continue to showcase world class women’s football to all South Africans. Hosting the Banyana Banyana squad announcement today has been an honour and it really reinforces our belief that it is time for women’s football to come to the forefront of our sporting world”.

Rathbone added “This is also true in the uplifting of all women in sport and ensuring our support is felt when it comes to our athletes in green and gold. Broadcasting this international friendly represents a great opportunity for all South Africans to appreciate this talented squad and become familiar with the next generation of stars that will represent us at the upcoming Women’s AFCON, which will also be live on the SABC. We have no doubt that all of this will contribute positively to instilling a strong sense of national pride in all of us”

The 22 woman squad includes:

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

 

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Cape Town – Wednesday, 30 March 2022 – Good Hope FM has enjoyed a successful year from an audience and client point of view and will continue to build on this success with the current on-air line-up.

Expanding on this success, ‘The Big Breakfast Show’ hosted by Stan Mars will be joined by Natalie Malgas who will present news on the show. Natalie comes with a wealth of experience from a radio and journalistic point of view and will join the dynamic breakfast team made up of Dalin Oliver, Gaby G, and Andriques Petersen.

The rest of the weekday daytime line-up is filled with Leigh-Anne Williams’s personality and experience, hosting ‘The Morning Show’from 09h00 to 12h00. ‘The Midday Good Vibes’ with DJ Ready D will broadcast from 12h00 to 03h00, and ‘The Great Drive Afternoon Show’ will be hosted by Kyeezi from 15h00 to 18h00.

While Good Hope FM will not be effecting much change to the on-air line-up, the station is always on the lookout for new, fresh and dynamic talent. The station is proud to announce that Kirsti Leaf, winner of the station’s 2021 Campus DJ Search will present ‘The Sunday Fix’ with Kirsti Leaf from 22h00 to 01h00 on Sunday evenings.

Nonceba Radebe who previously hosted Night Beat with Noni Radebe and is also the winner of the station’s 2020 Campus DJ Search, will now present the early breakfast show, ‘The Wake-Up Call’ from 05h00 to 06:00 from Monday to Friday.

JD Mostert, Good Hope FM Business Manager is very excited about the journey which Good Hope FM is embarking on. “The station has only gone from strength to strength, this has been confirmed through the continued support from our audience and our advertisers. The Good Hope FM team is honored and filled with pride to be afforded the opportunity to be part of our listeners’ lives”.

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Durban – Wednesday, 30 March 2022 – Lotus FM, South Africa’s only National Indian Radio station will be introducing its new line-up effective 1 April 2022. The reigning PBS station of the year 2021, looks forward to introducing new innovations to its programming and leveraging the digital footprint of its audience.

The award-winning ‘Breakfast Express’ with O’Neil and Shaastra moves to a new time channel slot of  06h00 to 09h00 weekdays. It will be preceded by the Current Affairs show ‘News Break’ which will move to the 05h00 to 06h00 time slot. A brand-new weekday mid-morning show ‘Style In The City’ will be hosted by the vibrant Krsna Priya Dasa from 09h00 to 12h00, adding fresh flavour to mid mornings. She’s will also host the ‘Weekend Explosion’ on Sundays from 09h00 to 00h00.

Varshan Sookhun will continue to keep listeners entertained on ‘The Lunch Break’, 00h00 to 03h00 from Monday to Friday as well as on ‘The Bollywood Billboard’on Saturdays 13h00 to 15h00, for the hottest North Indian tracks.

The multi-talented Neelofar Sayed who was the recent recipient of the Hera Olympus International Women’s Day award takes over the reins as the new presenter 15h00 to 18h00 time slot. The show previously known as ‘The Official Drive’ is replaced with ‘The Drive By’.

‘Talk @ 7’ is extended by an hour and will be hosted by the legendary Zakia Ahmed from 19h00 to 21h00 Monday to Thursday. Listeners can also catch Zakia on ‘Local Vocal’ for the best in South African music every Saturday from 18h00 to 21h00.

The station is excited to have a stalwart in radio broadcasting join the line-up. Trevor Williams, who needs no introduction to radio lovers with his extensive stints on various commercial radio platforms in South Africa, will get listeners dancing every Friday night from 19h00 to 22h00 on ‘The Next Episode’.  Listeners can look forward to the best in local and international dance music as the ideal way to kick start the weekend.

‘The Weekend Recharge’ is sure to keep listeners locked in as Jailoshini Naidoo joins new multi-talented co-host, comedian, actor, singer, and all-round nice guy Koobeshen Naidoo, to get Saturday mornings off to a roaring start. The duo has previously worked together on various local productions including the award winning South African Movie ‘The Kandasamy’s’ and ‘Imbewu’. They will bring their chemistry and drama to the airwaves.   Shaastra Nagesar, will bring the latest trends in style, music, dance and so much more to Saturdays from 09h00 to 12h00 for all. She will host various influencers on ‘The Saturday Weekend Explosion’.

The station is also pleased to be joined by Pastor Niven Lalmund who will host the ‘Gospel Hour’ every Sunday from 19h00 to 20h00. Pastor Lalmund will offer listeners an hour of renewed motivation, inspiration, and spiritual nourishment.

Business Unit Manager, Tony Soglo said, “Lotus FM is a brand with a niche market and the changes made are imperative to grow audiences even outside its primary target market and appeal to the advertising industry in this current era. The Management team is excited with the new line-up, programming innovation plans, introduction of some key well known talent and time channel changes in line with industry norms”.

Lotus FM would further like to welcome the following new talent to the station and wish them all the success in their new roles:

–       Thobani Dlamini: Sports Presenter

–       Samantha Darsen: Producer

–       Yashina Ramdutt: Technical Producer

–       Sanvir Dewchand: Technical Producer

 

Lotus FM Line-Up Monday to Sunday

 

TIME	PRESENTER	PROGRAMME
05h00– 06h00	Various	Newsbreak
06h00–09h00	O’Neil Nair & Shaastra Nagesar	Breakfast Express
09h00–12h00	Krsna Priya Dasa	Style in the City
13H00-13H30	Various	Newsbreak
12h00–15h00	Varshan Sookhun	The Lunch break
15h00–18h00	Neelofar Sayed	The Drive By
18h00–19h00	Monday:	Geetanjali
	Veena Lutchman
	Tuesday:	Sungeetha Nilayamu
	TBC
	Wednesday:	Guldasta
	EB Mamode
	Thursday:	Geetmala
	Ashit Desai
	Friday:	In Isai Mazhai
	Mala Lutchmanan
19h00–21h00	Zakia Ahmed	Talk@7
	(Monday –Thursdays only)
19h00–22h00	Trevor Williams (Fridays)	The Next Episode
21h00–00h00	Deshen Naidu  (Monday -Thursday)	Night Café
22h00-01h00	Nicholas Pillay (Friday)	In Da Mix
00h00–03h00	AUTOMATED  (Monday –Friday)	Press Play
03h00- 06h00	AUTOMATED  – Religious Program	Morning Inspiration
	(Monday – Friday)
SATURDAY
TIME	PRESENTER	PROGRAMME
00h00-03h00	AUTOMATED	Press Play
03h00– 06h00	AUTOMATED	Morning Inspiration
06h00– 09h00	Jailoshini Naidoo & Koobeshen Naidoo	The Weekend Recharge
09h00– 12h00	Shaastra Nagesar	The Weekend Explosion
12h00– 13H00	Various	Newsbreak
TIME	PRESENTER	PROGRAMME
13h00– 15h00	Varshan Sookhun	Bollywood Billboard
15h00–18h00	Romeo Chonco	Sundowner
18h00– 21h00	Zakia Ahmed	Local Vocal
21h00– 00h00	Nicholas Pillay	Dance Lab
Sunday
00h00– 03h00	AUTOMATED	The Weekend Fix
03h00– 06h00	AUTOMATED	Morning Inspiration
06h00– 09h00	Anasia Govender	Morning Masala
09h00– 12h00	Krsna Priya Dasa	The Weekend Explosion
12h00– 13h00	Various	Newsbreak
13h00– 15h00	Mala Lutchmanan	Kodambakkam
15h00–17h00	Romeo Chonco	Sundowner
17h00 –19h00	Veena Lutchman	Bhakti Sangeet
19h00– 20h00	Pastor  Niven Lalmund	Gospel Hour
20h00 – 21h00	Rafeek Hassen	Deenyath
21h00 – 22h00	EB Mamode	Qawali Hour
22h00– 00h00	AUTOMATED	Classic Gold

 

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Bloemfontein – Monday, 28 March 2022 – SABC’s Lesedi FM commands a strong listenership of 4,081 million and will launch its new 2022/23 line-up on 1 April 2022. The station lives up to its slogan, Ke Mollelwa and will with the new line-up turn things around and demonstrate its commitment to growth for both listenership and revenue by taking the broadcasting game to the next level, sure to be noticed and admired by all.

The morning drive show appropriately renamed ’Thakgoha Morning Drive’ will broadcast from 06h00– 09h00, with two exciting new additions; producer Thabang Morobane and Rorisang Thandekiso, who will co-host the Thursday and Friday show with Seipati “Twasa” Seoke. Thabang brings his years of expertise and talent, tapping into the listeners main vein and the multi-talented Rorisang brings millennials’ global mindset to an already empowering show that succeeds at maintaining listeners positive energy with powerful appealing content.  Seipati ‘Twasa’ Seoke and Nyakallo “Ba2cada” Leine will continue to host the show, Mondays to– Wednesdays. Ba2cada will then change gears into the weekend by re-claiming the popular programme “Tse Ratwang” 09h00 – 12h00 for the Station’s Top 30 charts show.

There is only one thing better than a well-loved original, a remix that makes the circle bigger, and no one understands this mission better than Mannehileng Letuka, who is joining the station to co-host with the ever-green Tholoana Moletsane on “Itlhabolle” formerly known as Mathemalodi, 09h00 -12h00. The duo will offer a progressive take on issues that bridge the age and gender gap.

12h30 -15h00, Jwale Ke Nako, presented by the legendary Thuso Motaung, will see the introduction of the reliable electric guitar; Kagiso Sebudi. KG as he is affectionately known, joins “Jwale Ke Nako” as the show producer enhancing the drive and energy of the show.

Whilst the afternoon drive presenters will remain the same dynamic team that makes Sesotho fashionable, the name will change to “Rea Thella Afternoon Drive Show” to reflect the programs intention to outsmart those who merely want to keep up with the Joneses. Up to the task, this trio of aces; Thabo, Dikeledi and DK will join hands with the new producer, Jonito Soke to take over the air waves and leave the competition in the dust.

For depth and elevation, Phakisi Mokoena re-joins the station to co-host with Ntsoaki Motloung on “Re Mmoho”, Monday – Wednesday the 20h00 to 00h00 time slot to keep listeners in touch with the evolution of the Basotho culture through a new book review feature intended to connect the audience to Sesotho literature, storytelling and those archiving cultural and African practices in black and white for our descendants to inherit.

Dr. Lehlohonolo Motake will burn the weekend midnight oil during “Dia Roropa”, Saturdays to– Sundays from 00h00 – 02h00. Dr Motake is young, vibrant and his love for the Sesotho language and culture is infectious. He is just the right individual to introduce the midnight gang to the vibe only he can maintain, Beke le Beke.

“Lesedi FM’s ultimate purpose is to be present everywhere, at any time to everyone. A hybrid brand in the digital age that thrives to be consumer-centric with compelling offerings; on-air, online and easily accessible through untapped channels” concluded the Business Manager Mamontha Motaung.

Lesedi FM Line-Up

Time Channel	Name of show	Presenter	Producer
24:00 to 02:00 Mon – Fri	Re Qhoba Bosiu	Rorisang Thandekiso/ Mannehileng Letuka
02:00 to 05:00 Mon – Fri	Dikalaneng	Keneilwe Nkamane/Nkunyana Nkunyana
05:00 to 06:00 Mon – Fri	Current Affairs	Current Affairs	Current Affairs
06:00 to 09:00 Mon – Fri	Thakgoha Morning Breakfast Show	Seipati Twasa Seoke/Nyakallo Ba2cada Leine/Rorisang Thandekiso	Thabang Morobane
09:00 to 12:00 Mon – Fri	Itlhabolle	Tholoana Moletsane Mannehileng Letuka	Maletsatsi Sejake
12:00 to 12:30 Mon – Fri	Current Affairs	Current Affairs	Current Affairs
12:30 to 15:00 Mon – Fri	Jwale Ke Nako	Thuso Motaung	Kagiso Sebudi
15:00 to 18:00 Mon – Fri	Rea Thella Afternoon Drive Show	Thabo Mokone/Dikeledi Mageseni	Jonito Soke
18:00 to 19:00 Mon – Fri	Current Affairs	Current Affairs	Current Affairs
19:00 to 20:00 Mon – Fri	Sport Show	Thabiso Mafereka/Sebili Molefe
20:00 to 24:00 Mon – Wed	Re Mmoho	Phakisi Mokoena/Ntsoaki Motloung
20:00 to 24:00 Thurs – Fri	Re Mmoho (Thurs) Party Time (Fri)	Lerato Mpopo
SATURDAY	SATURDAY	SATURDAY	SATURDAY
24:00 to 02:00	Dia Roropa	Dr. Lehlohonolo Motake
02:00 to 06:00	Dikalaneng	Matshogo Mahloko
06:00 to 07:00	Current Affairs	Current Affairs	Current Affairs
07:00 to 09:00	Thabang Le Nna	Sebongile Sonop
09:00 to 12:00	Tse Ratwang (Top 30)	Nyakallo Ba2Cada
12:00 to 15:00	Ke Ya Le Wena	Nkunyana Nkunyana
15:00 to 18:00	Sport Show	Malefetsane Moreki
18:00 to 21:00	Merethetho	Tsholo Leokaoke
21:00 to 24:00	Party Time	Lerato Mpopo
SUNDAY	SUNDAY	SUNDAY	SUNDAY
24:00 to 02:00	Dia Roropa	Dr. Lehlohonolo Motake
02:00 to 06:00	Dikalaneng	Matshogo Mahloko
06:00 to 07:00	Current Affairs	Current Affairs	Current Affairs
07:00 to 09:00	Kgothala	Sebongile Sonop
09:00 to 12:00	Makgulong A Matala	Thuso Motaung
12:00 to 15:00	Ke Ya Le Wena	Nkunyana Nkunyana
15:00 to 18:00	Sport Show	Malefetsane Moreki
18:00 to 20:00	Jazz Music	Lehlonolo Tsolo
20:00 to 22:00	Choral Music	Matshogo Mahloko
22:00 to 24:00	Thoriso	Tsholo Leokaoke

 

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

ntuligm@sabc.co.za          |T. 011 714 3057|C. 071 877 0153

 

Mahikeng – Monday, 28 March 2022 – In celebrating 60 years of broadcasting excellence, the South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) radio station, Motsweding FM has seen it befitting to add more flavour to its current line-up. The line-up changes implemented will continue to preserve and protect language usage, as the station is a key custodian of the Setswana language and culture. Motsweding FM commands over 3 million listeners and with the new line-up, aims to grow both listener and revenue through developmental, innovative and compelling content.

Motsweding FM’s breakfast show, which is broadcast from 06h00-09h00 Monday to Friday, will see a new team anchoring the show. Legendary award-winning radio broadcaster Douglas “D Mos” Mosadi, who is no stranger to Motsweding FM as he previously served the radio station for 17 years makes his return with this slot. “D Mos” has managed to rebrand himself over the years and remains a well-respected Setswana personality, popular on social media.

Stella Sebalo will join D Mos as co-host. She brings a wealth of experience in quality output of Setswana content and she also enjoys a wide social media following through her involvement in community radio stations and as a language activist. The cherry on top is the addition of seasoned award-winning content producer, Essence Maumakwe. His content production experience and creativity will add to what is going to become the best breakfast show in public broadcasting.

The 09h00-12h00 and 12h00-15h00 shows, will now be presented by Mokopi Molebatsi and Amon Mokoena respectively. Amon Mokoena brings with him a plethora of skills that are much needed for daytime radio. Mokopi Molebatsi is a well-rounded broadcaster, having worked for community, PBS and commercial radio stations. She is one of the few female Setswana Broadcasters of the current generation. Her love for culture, language, and music will complement the show.

Lindiwe Modise “Mama Lindi” will move to the 02h00 to 05h00 slot, Monday to Friday whose content will be more developmental and inspirational in nature.

Mpho Nkomo brings a wealth of content production experience to Motsweding FM. She is also a well-rounded creative who is passionate about Radio and Setswana in general. Her creativity and love for culture will immensely contribute to the programming strategic direction.

Lebo Mokgatlha will move to the 20h00 – 00h00 time channel, to add maturity and calm to the slot, traits she is well known for.

The 15h00 -18h00 weekend slots will see the return of a man who needs no introduction to radio; Alphy K, who will be taking over the weekend sports shows which he previously executed with creativity and excellence. Alphy K is an author and a well-respected broadcast figure.

“These changes re-affirm Motsweding FM as a custodian of the language and culture of Setswana. This developmental approach to content production aims to increase audience and most importantly revenue for the station. “The station strategy prides itself on creative excellence and respect” said Mamontha Motaung, Motsweding FM’s Business Manager.

 

ENDS

Issued By:                        SABC

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

ntuligm@sabc.co.za          |T. 011 714 3057|C. 071 877 0153

Johannesburg – Friday 25 March 2022. The SABC Board has noted public concerns about the Analogue Switch Off deadline of 31 March 2022 and its potential impact on the public and all  the public broadcaster’s stakeholders.

For more than a decade now, the SABC has been supporting the Digital Migration policy and programme of the national government and our position remains unchanged. The benefits of digital television are multiple. Among others, digital television will enhance the quality of our offerings, expand our competitive advantage, and empower the public with more content variety and choices.

As we approach the 31 March 2022 ASO deadline, we remain hopeful that our engagement with Shareholder Representative, the Minister of Communication and Digital Technologies, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, will yield favourable outcomes, including the extension of the ASO timetable. The SABC believes that the extension of the ASO timetable will ensure that no South African is left behind or denied access to Free-To-Air television and public television services.

The plan to switch off all ATV transmitters by 31 March 2022, despite the slow progress of STB registrations and installations, presents an unsustainable risk to the rights of millions of indigent households, as well as the Corporation’s Turnaround Plan. A premature switch-off will deprive millions of people from important public television services.

The four provinces designated for switch off on 31 March 2022 comprise 68% of South Africa’s population. As at February 2022 only 165,000 STBS out of the 2.9m indigent households (5.7%) had been installed in the four outstanding provinces. This number is simply too low for the SABC’s ATV services to be switched off in the four largest provinces, at this stage.

The SABC engages with the Digital Migration Project mindful of its inescapable constitutional and legal obligations to the people of South Africa. The corporation will do everything possible within the Intergovernmental Relations Framework and the law to safeguard its interests and protect the rights of every citizen to access public television services.

The SABC wants to reassure the public that it will continue engaging with the Minister to ensure the ASO timetable is extended.

ISSUED BY THE SABC BOARD

Johannesburg – Friday 25 March 2022. The SABC Board has noted public concerns about the Analogue Switch Off deadline of 31 March 2022 and its potential impact on the public and all  the public broadcaster’s stakeholders.

 

For more than a decade now, the SABC has been supporting the Digital Migration policy and programme of the national government and our position remains unchanged. The benefits of digital television are multiple. Among others, digital television will enhance the quality of our offerings, expand our competitive advantage, and empower the public with more content variety and choices.

 

As we approach the 31 March 2022 ASO deadline, we remain hopeful that our engagement with Shareholder Representative, the Minister of Communication and Digital Technologies, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, will yield favourable outcomes, including the extension of the ASO timetable. The SABC believes that the extension of the ASO timetable will ensure that no South African is left behind or denied access to Free-To-Air television and public television services.

 

The plan to switch off all ATV transmitters by 31 March 2022, despite the slow progress of STB registrations and installations, presents an unsustainable risk to the rights of millions of indigent households, as well as the Corporation’s Turnaround Plan. A premature switch-off will deprive millions of people from important public television services.

 

The four provinces designated for switch off on 31 March 2022 comprise 68% of South Africa’s population. As at February 2022 only 165,000 STBS out of the 2.9m indigent households (5.7%) had been installed in the four outstanding provinces. This number is simply too low for the SABC’s ATV services to be switched off in the four largest provinces, at this stage.

 

The SABC engages with the Digital Migration Project mindful of its inescapable constitutional and legal obligations to the people of South Africa. The corporation will do everything possible within the Intergovernmental Relations Framework and the law to safeguard its interests and protect the rights of every citizen to access public television services.

 

The SABC wants to reassure the public that it will continue engaging with the Minister to ensure the ASO timetable is extended.

 

ISSUED BY THE SABC BOARD

 

Johannesburg – Friday, 25 March 2022 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) would like to appeal to all job seekers looking for employment to be vigilant of scammers who use applicants’ information unlawfully.

The SABC appeals to all to use the following safe links to apply:

https://bit.ly/3tXgMnk and proceed to Career and Job Recruitment

 

For any assistance please do not hesitate to contact HRSSC at 011 330 9520.

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