Johannesburg – Wednesday, 31 March 2021 – Phalaphala FM will be making changes to its current line-up, with the aim of offering its listeners a fresh listening experience.

From 1 April 2021, Zwamitambo the weekday sports hour from 19h00 – 20h00 will be presented by the versatile presenter Rampsie Rampfumedzi, while Billy Matidza will present Hu Duba Buse, on Saturdays and Sundays between 14h00 – 18h00.

The energetic Rofhiwa Nekhumbe, will take over the Top 30 show, Phenyadzinwe on Fridays from 21h00 – 00h00. He will also present Vhandilani, on Saturdays between 07h00 – 09h00 and Dikita [Party time] Saturdays between 21h00 – 00h00.

The talented Mboneni Munyai will take over the Reggae music show on Saturdays between 12h00–14h00 while the Tshivenda traditional music show, Nambi ya dzinambi will be presented by Hulisani Phosiwa, a presenter with a vast knowledge of music, between 09h00 and 11h00.

On Sundays, the popular Drama Omnibus will be broadcast between 04h00 – 05h00 while the gospel show, Gondo Vhugala, will be presented by Pastor Holy Mike from 07h00 – 10h00.

Our ballads show, Vhugalatenga, will be presented by Terry Mudau from 10h00 – 12h00. The new slot for Jazz music will be Sundays from 21h00 till 00h00.

The rest of the shows will remain as they are and we appeal to our loyal listeners to give presenters the necessary support as always. RI Na ‘now Miso Bothe!

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Johannesburg – Wednesday, 31 March 2021 – Motsweding FM management continues to re-evaluate the brand’s offering to put Motsweding FM in a better spot to be more relevant to the station’s audience and clients.  Underscoring the need to stay relevant, competitive and to reflect the multifaceted interests of all generations, Motsweding FM will not be making drastic changes to its weekday and weekend line-up from 01 April 2021, but make an addition to the drive time team. The current line –up necessitates stronger emphasis on cultural values, identity, preserving and development of Setswana heritage.
Amon Mokoena and Tumi Morake will continue to host the much entertaining PBS breakfast show of the year, ‘DiRage’ that boast over 1 million listeners Mon-fri. They will be joined by Mosela Mokgosi as the Sports bulletins presenter on the show between 07:00 – 10:00.
 
The vibrant, energetic, and PBS Presenter of the year Lucas ‘LTK’ Komanisi will be joined by the versatile Nelly Moruri to rock your airwaves between 15:00 to 18:00 ‘Gotetsa’ Monday-Friday.
 
The religious programme for Thursday Nights between 20:00 to 00:00 will be presented by Modisane Modise, with ‘Pastor Motsamai’ to do the sermons on the show.
 
The DJ Big Boy will host the ‘Rap Saga’ on Fridays at 20:00 to 22:00 and ‘Phenyo Phushudi will be flying solo on the “Ke Moteng” show from 22:00-00:00 and on Saturdays between 21:00-00:00. The Saturday breakfast show will be hosted by “Sammy Fever & JD Sol” between 06:00-09:00. Followed by Tlotlo Mooketsi who is popularly known as ‘Vrrrrphhaaa’ will now host the station music chart ‘Diabalola’ from 09:00-12:00.
 
The deep house specialized music show ‘Re Mmino’ will see ‘Vrrrrphhaaa’  joining ‘DJ Big Boy’  between 18:00-21:00 to continue delivering quality deep house music to the listeners.
 
Saturday and Sunday mornings will be ushered in by the new “Konka Club Mix” 2 x1 hour set by resident and guest DJs. The young and energetic Ikanyeng Masenamela will host the 02:00-04:00 “Di A Boa” music show. The nifty ‘Tebogo “TJH” Hotane’ will rock the station airwaves with Mekonko from 04:00 – 06:00.
 
Tomaeza will host the Sunday morning ‘Di A Boa’ between 02:00-04:00. All other shows will remain unchanged.
 
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Johannesburg – Wednesday, 31 March 2021 – Motsweding FM management continues to re-evaluate the brand’s offering to put Motsweding FM in a better spot to be more relevant to the station’s audience and clients.  Underscoring the need to stay relevant, competitive and to reflect the multifaceted interests of all generations, Motsweding FM will not be making drastic changes to its weekday and weekend line-up from 01 April 2021, but make an addition to the drive time team. The current line –up necessitates stronger emphasis on cultural values, identity, preserving and development of Setswana heritage.

Amon Mokoena and Tumi Morake will continue to host the much entertaining PBS breakfast show of the year, ‘DiRage’ that boast over 1 million listeners Mon-fri. They will be joined by Mosela Mokgosi as the Sports bulletins presenter on the show between 07:00 – 10:00.

The vibrant, energetic, and PBS Presenter of the year Lucas ‘LTK’ Komanisi will be joined by the versatile Nelly Moruri to rock your airwaves between 15:00 to 18:00 ‘Gotetsa’ Monday-Friday.

The religious programme for Thursday Nights between 20:00 to 00:00 will be presented by Modisane Modise, with ‘Pastor Motsamai’ to do the sermons on the show.

The DJ Big Boy will host the ‘Rap Saga’ on Fridays at 20:00 to 22:00 and ‘Phenyo Phushudi will be flying solo on the “Ke Moteng” show from 22:00-00:00 and on Saturdays between 21:00-00:00. The Saturday breakfast show will be hosted by “Sammy Fever & JD Sol” between 06:00-09:00. Followed by Tlotlo Mooketsi who is popularly known as ‘Vrrrrphhaaa’ will now host the station music chart ‘Diabalola’ from 09:00-12:00.

The deep house specialized music show ‘Re Mmino’ will see ‘Vrrrrphhaaa’  joining ‘DJ Big Boy’  between 18:00-21:00 to continue delivering quality deep house music to the listeners.

Saturday and Sunday mornings will be ushered in by the new “Konka Club Mix” 2 x1 hour set by resident and guest DJs. The young and energetic Ikanyeng Masenamela will host the 02:00-04:00 “Di A Boa” music show. The nifty ‘Tebogo “TJH” Hotane’ will rock the station airwaves with Mekonko from 04:00 – 06:00.

Tomaeza will host the Sunday morning ‘Di A Boa’ between 02:00-04:00. All other shows will remain unchanged.

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Port Elizabeth- Wednesday, 31 March 2021 – Umhlobo Wenene FM will be making minor changes to its current line-up, which has successfully served the station’s audience in the past year. The station is proud to announce that Mr. Putco Mafani and Ms Ongeziwe Mjana will be joining the station’s superb line-up as Sports presenters from Thursday, 01 April 2021.
 
Putco Mafani is not new to the station and has vast experience in the world of sport, including sports sponsorship, marketing and communications. He is a well-known broadcaster across South Africa and beyond its borders.   Putco brings his immense talent and creativity into the shows that he will be presenting.
 
He has been entrusted with presenting a popular sports show, Ezemidlalo, Mondays to Thursdays, from 19h00-20h00. He will also present an exciting Saturday morning sports show, Ezemidlalo Nolonwabo breakfast sport, from 07h00-09h00.
 
Ms. Ongeziwe Mjana is also not new to the world of radio broadcasting as she has been a sports commentator and standby presenter in one of Umhlobo Wenene FM’s sister stations.  She brings an exciting flavour to the weekend sports shows on Saturday and Sunday afternoons between 15h00-18h00. Her impressive experience will add to the station’s already talented female presenters and commentators.
 
Umhlobo Wenene FM management welcomes Putco and Ongeziwe to the station’s winning team and wishes them well.
 
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Media Enquiries: Mmoni Seapolelo (Acting SABC Spokesperson)
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Port Elizabeth- Wednesday, 31 March 2021 – Umhlobo Wenene FM will be making minor changes to its current line-up, which has successfully served the station’s audience in the past year. The station is proud to announce that Mr. Putco Mafani and Ms Ongeziwe Mjana will be joining the station’s superb line-up as Sports presenters from Thursday, 01 April 2021.

Putco Mafani is not new to the station and has vast experience in the world of sport, including sports sponsorship, marketing and communications. He is a well-known broadcaster across South Africa and beyond its borders.   Putco brings his immense talent and creativity into the shows that he will be presenting.

He has been entrusted with presenting a popular sports show, Ezemidlalo, Mondays to Thursdays, from 19h00-20h00. He will also present an exciting Saturday morning sports show, Ezemidlalo Nolonwabo breakfast sport, from 07h00-09h00.

Ms. Ongeziwe Mjana is also not new to the world of radio broadcasting as she has been a sports commentator and standby presenter in one of Umhlobo Wenene FM’s sister stations.  She brings an exciting flavour to the weekend sports shows on Saturday and Sunday afternoons between 15h00-18h00. Her impressive experience will add to the station’s already talented female presenters and commentators.

Umhlobo Wenene FM management welcomes Putco and Ongeziwe to the station’s winning team and wishes them well.

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Bhisho- Wednesday, 31 March 2021 – trufm will effect slight changes to its line-up on 1 April 2021. The station’s energetic and informative breakfast show truMornings hosted by Reggie Solani and AJ Maclean will start from 06h00-0900 followed by the truExperience hosted by Blaq Maci from 09h00 -11h30 weekdays.
Joining the truMornings show (06h00-09h00) and Drive326EC between 15h00 – 18h00 sports desk is Lunga Mantakana and Luyolo Mkalipi respectively.
The 2020/2021 truTalent winner Hlumela Qabo will replace Asive Sotashe who won the 2019 truTalent and host a new show called, The Grind between 03h00-06h00 weekdays.
Zizipho “Zips” Mpopoma will take over the 06h30 – 09h00 weekend breakfast slot on Saturdays, now called, The Saturday Showdown with Sanele Nongauza as Sport Contributor.
The Urban Exchange, the Hip Hop edition hosted by Yahkeem Mavulakuvaliwe will be extended by an hour and now be broadcast between 12h00-15h00 on Saturdays.
The station is also excited to announce that a new SABC Education slot has been introduced between 21h00 -22h00 on Sundays to focus on Science & Technology and Teenzone  followed by After Hours hosted by Dee Luks between 22h00- 01h00.
Masi Mdingane, Acting Station Manager alluded that; “These changes will entrench the station’s regional peri-urban positioning and ensure that it remains relevant to a youthful audience. The weekend schedule has been given a facelift which will see young talent scheduled on prime time.”
Attached is the complete station line-up
trufm can be found on 89.3 – 107.8 FM, via live streaming on www.trufm.co.za and on DSTV channel 816.
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Media Enquiries: Mmoni Seapolelo (Acting SABC Spokesperson)
seapolelomv@sabc.co.za | T. 011 714 3057 |C. 073 688 1590

Bhisho- Wednesday, 31 March 2021 – trufm will effect slight changes to its line-up on 1 April 2021. The station’s energetic and informative breakfast show truMornings hosted by Reggie Solani and AJ Maclean will start from 06h00-0900 followed by the truExperience hosted by Blaq Maci from 09h00 -11h30 weekdays.

Joining the truMornings show (06h00-09h00) and Drive326EC between 15h00 – 18h00 sports desk is Lunga Mantakana and Luyolo Mkalipi respectively.

The 2020/2021 truTalent winner Hlumela Qabo will replace Asive Sotashe who won the 2019 truTalent and host a new show called, The Grind between 03h00-06h00 weekdays.

Zizipho “Zips” Mpopoma will take over the 06h30 – 09h00 weekend breakfast slot on Saturdays, now called, The Saturday Showdown with Sanele Nongauza as Sport Contributor.

The Urban Exchange, the Hip Hop edition hosted by Yahkeem Mavulakuvaliwe will be extended by an hour and now be broadcast between 12h00-15h00 on Saturdays.

The station is also excited to announce that a new SABC Education slot has been introduced between 21h00 -22h00 on Sundays to focus on Science & Technology and Teenzone  followed by After Hours hosted by Dee Luks between 22h00- 01h00.

Masi Mdingane, Acting Station Manager alluded that; “These changes will entrench the station’s regional peri-urban positioning and ensure that it remains relevant to a youthful audience. The weekend schedule has been given a facelift which will see young talent scheduled on prime time.”

Attached is the complete station line-up

trufm can be found on 89.3 – 107.8 FM, via live streaming on www.trufm.co.za and on DSTV channel 816.

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Durban – Wednesday, 31 March 2021 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) biggest radio station, Ukhozi FM will be introducing some line-up changes effective 01 April 2021. The station was at 7 607 000 on the last RAMS release a year ago and believes that this new lineup will comfortably deliver the station’s target of 8 000 000 listeners by 2023.
The station’s breakfast show which broadcasts on Monday to Friday between 06h30 – 09h00 will see the return of seasoned presenter, Sipho Mbatha who comes with a wealth of broadcast experience. Sipho will be joined by Nonhlanhla “Mroza “Buthelezi. These two broadcasters will be remembered for the huge impact as co-presenters of the station’s Afternoon Drive in 2008.
Dudu “Lady D” Khoza, the Queen of the Airwaves maintains her 09h00-12h00 weekdays slot where she will continue to bring audiences what they have come to love over the past 27 years.
The 12h30 – 15h00 slot welcomes Bheka Beekay Mchunu who successfully grew his previous slot to a record breaking 3.1 million listeners. Siya Mhlongo and Selby “Selbeyonce” Mkhize are set to deliver the Afternoon Drive from 15h00 – 18h00 from Monday to Friday.
 
Zimiphi Biyela is returning to host the Saturday Maskandi show between 09h00 – 12h00 and one of the most exciting changes for the station is the introduction of the new talent, Zama Mseleku to the line-Up. Mseleku, the winner of the Winnie Mahlangu Female Presenter Search will be hosting the new developmental slot on Sunday 03h00 – 06h00. Sbu Buthelezi will continue to host the Sunday Gospel Show which will now broadcast from 09h00 – 12h00.
The Station’s Business Manager, Sbongi Ngcobo elatedly stated that “Ukhozi FM continues to dominate and be a leader in the radio broadcasting space and believes that this will continue in the 2021/2022 fiscal year as we prepare to deliver quality programming and listener engagements through exciting marketing campaigns”.
 
Ukhozi FM Luhamba Phambili . See below for the updated 2021-22 Ukhozi FM Line-Up:
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Media Enquiries: Mmoni Seapolelo (Acting SABC Spokesperson)
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Durban – Wednesday, 31 March 2021 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) biggest radio station, Ukhozi FM will be introducing some line-up changes effective 01 April 2021. The station was at 7 607 000 on the last RAMS release a year ago and believes that this new lineup will comfortably deliver the station’s target of 8 000 000 listeners by 2023.

The station’s breakfast show which broadcasts on Monday to Friday between 06h30 – 09h00 will see the return of seasoned presenter, Sipho Mbatha who comes with a wealth of broadcast experience. Sipho will be joined by Nonhlanhla “Mroza “Buthelezi. These two broadcasters will be remembered for the huge impact as co-presenters of the station’s Afternoon Drive in 2008.

Dudu “Lady D” Khoza, the Queen of the Airwaves maintains her 09h00-12h00 weekdays slot where she will continue to bring audiences what they have come to love over the past 27 years.

The 12h30 – 15h00 slot welcomes Bheka Beekay Mchunu who successfully grew his previous slot to a record breaking 3.1 million listeners. Siya Mhlongo and Selby “Selbeyonce” Mkhize are set to deliver the Afternoon Drive from 15h00 – 18h00 from Monday to Friday.

Zimiphi Biyela is returning to host the Saturday Maskandi show between 09h00 – 12h00 and one of the most exciting changes for the station is the introduction of the new talent, Zama Mseleku to the line-Up. Mseleku, the winner of the Winnie Mahlangu Female Presenter Search will be hosting the new developmental slot on Sunday 03h00 – 06h00. Sbu Buthelezi will continue to host the Sunday Gospel Show which will now broadcast from 09h00 – 12h00.

The Station’s Business Manager, Sbongi Ngcobo elatedly stated that “Ukhozi FM continues to dominate and be a leader in the radio broadcasting space and believes that this will continue in the 2021/2022 fiscal year as we prepare to deliver quality programming and listener engagements through exciting marketing campaigns”.

Ukhozi FM Luhamba Phambili . See below for the updated 2021-22 Ukhozi FM Line-Up:

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Johannesburg – Tuesday, 30 March 2021 – Lotus FM is proud to welcome two new personalities Anasia Govender and Jarryd Subroyen, who will enhance the station’s existing quality line-up.
Anasia Govender, a popular MC, comedian, singer and former reality TV star, will be making her radio presenting debut when she takes over as host of The Morning Masala show on Sundays between 06h00-09h00. Comedian and theatre personality Senzo Mthethwa will be producing and co-hosting The Morning Masala with Anasia.
Very exciting is that Anasia will be bringing to the show, her famous alter-ego Annalakshmi, who is an Indian National that has taken refuge in South Africa to escape her monster-in-law.
Jarryd Subroyen, a graduate from the Durban University of Technology (DUT), with a major in Broadcast Journalism, is no stranger to the world of radio, having cut his radio teeth with an internship on another radio station during his student years.
Jarryd will be bringing his passion for journalism and research to the fore as he takes on the new role of producer for Walk The Talk, hosted by Neelofar Sayed, Mondays-Thursdays 19h00-20h00.
Listeners can look forward to rivetting debates and discussions on a range of cutting-edge issues on a revamped and innovative talk format.
Jarryd will also be hosting a new show on Lotus FM, Can’t Beat the Classics, on Friday evenings between 19h00-21h00. Listeners will not only get the best of English classics spanning the decades 60s,70s,80s & 90s but also great new interactive features that will delight all retro music lovers.
Another change to look forward to on Lotus FM is fan-favourite Romeo Chonco, taking over the weekends with a brand new entertaining show, Sundowner. Tune in on Saturdays 15h00-18h00 & Sundays 15h00-17h00, for a wonderful mix of music requests and fun chat, presented by Romeo in his own unique style.
Senior presenter and Urdu expert EB Mamode will host the Qawali Hour on Sundays 21h00-22h00. EB had taken over the show’s reins after the sad passing of the previous host, Bhai Azad. EB will continue to enthrall listeners with the best selection of Qawalis.
Rob Byrne, the renowned traffic guru, rejoins Lotus FM to bring us up-to-date traffic reports in the morning and afternoon drive shows.
Of the programming and line-up changes, Lotus FM’s Station Manager, Mr. Alvin Pillay said, “these are exciting times for the station, and listeners can anticipate much more variety to our programming offering. The inclusion of fresh talent is to augment the station’s profile and advance its audience growth in the exceedingly competitive environment”. “We are looking forward to including our content on multiple digital platforms to ensure that our listeners can access our content easily at any given time”, concluded Pillay.
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