{"id":16363,"date":"2024-03-19T09:52:53","date_gmt":"2024-03-19T07:52:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sabc.co.za\/sabc\/sabc\/?p=16363"},"modified":"2024-03-19T09:53:42","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T07:53:42","slug":"media-statement-ukhozi-fm-continues-to-dominate-the-airwaves-unveiling-its-powerhouse-lineup-for-the-2024-2025-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sabc.co.za\/sabc\/media-statement-ukhozi-fm-continues-to-dominate-the-airwaves-unveiling-its-powerhouse-lineup-for-the-2024-2025-season\/","title":{"rendered":"MEDIA STATEMENT | UKHOZI FM CONTINUES TO DOMINATE THE AIRWAVES: UNVEILING ITS POWERHOUSE LINEUP FOR THE 2024-2025 SEASON"},"content":{"rendered":"

Durban, South Africa \u2013 Tuesday – March 19, 2024<\/strong> – Ukhozi FM, South Africa\u2019s leading radio station, is thrilled to announce its exhilarating lineup for the 2024-2025 broadcasting season. Packed with seasoned favourites and exciting new voices, the station continues with its commitment of delivering unparalleled entertainment and informative programming to its millions of loyal listeners across the country.<\/p>\n

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The station\u2019s breakfast show, \u2018Vuka Africa Breakfast Show\u2019<\/em>, continues to be hosted by Sipho \u201cDJ Sgqemeza\u201d Mbatha alongside Nonhlanhla \u2018Mroza\u2019\u201d Buthelezi every Monday to Friday from 06h00 to 09h00.<\/p>\n

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Dudu \u201cLady D\u201d Khoza, the esteemed Queen of the Airwaves, maintains her coveted slot \u2018Jabul’ujule\u2019 <\/em>from 09h00 to 12h00, delivering the nation building content that her listeners love.<\/p>\n

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\u2018Dankie 1223\u2019<\/em> sees the return of Sfiso \u201cKing Sfiso\u201d Sibiya and Zimiphi \u201cZim-Dollar\u201d Biyela from 12h30 to 15h00.<\/p>\n

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Khathide \u201cTshatha\u201d Ngobe and Selby \u201cSelbeyonce\u201d Mkhize drive listeners home with their infectious energy every weekday from 15h00 to 18h00 on \u2018Woza Nabangani Bakho\u2019<\/em>. \u00a0The WNB team welcomes Nco Dube as its social commentator.<\/p>\n

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Siyabonga Mhlongo will continue to captivate audiences on \u2018Ubusuku Obuhle\u2019<\/em> from Mondays to Thursdays from 20h00 to 00h00.<\/p>\n

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Ukhozi FM is very proud to have unearthed phenomenal talent though the Winnie Mahlangu Female Presenter Search, which has been running since 2020. This campaign was born out of the need for the station to empower female broadcasters in the industry. This year the station will be welcoming Nozipho Zulu the 2023 and fourth winner of the competition. She takes over the Sunday 03h00 \u2013 06h00 development slot from Londa Mbatha the 2022 winner. The show will now be called \u2018Kwasa Okungaliyo\u2019<\/em>. Londa moves to host the agriculture show \u2018Cobela Kufalaza\u2019<\/em> on Mondays 03h00 \u2013 05h00.\u00a0 Zama Mseleku, the first winner of the Winnie Mahlangu Female Presenter Search in 2020, will bring her unique charm to the airwaves on Saturdays from 07h00 to 09h00 with \u2018Ulozolo\u2019.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Bingelela Mpanza, the 2021 winner of the Winnie Mahlangu Female Presenter Search will continue to host \u2018Sigiya Ngengoma\u2019<\/em> every Saturday 09h00 \u2013 12h00. Khathide \u201cTshatha\u2019 Ngobe will stand-in on the show until the station can find a suitable replacement following the untimely passing of the show\u2019s host Bheka \u201cBeekay\u201d Mchunu on 12 March 2024.<\/p>\n

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Ukhozi FM TV welcomes seasoned actor and video editor Muzi Mthabela as one of its hosts alongside Neliswa Cele.<\/p>\n

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Sbongi Ngcobo, Ukhozi FM\u2019s Business Manager expressed her enthusiasm about the forthcoming radio season, stating, \u201cWe are delighted to introduce our listeners to this dynamic talent and fresh perspectives. Our innovative campaigns, nation-building discourse, and stellar lineup of presenters ensure that we remain at the forefront of the industry, resonating with our vast audience and meeting the needs of our clients. We are confident that Ukhozi FM will continue to dominate in terms of audiences and continue to build on revenue generation.\u201d<\/p>\n

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UKHOZI FM 2024 \u2013 25 LINE-UP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
SHOW TIME<\/strong><\/td>\nDAY OF THE WEEK<\/strong><\/td>\nPROPOSED ON-AIR TEAMS<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
00h00 – 03h00<\/td>\nMonday – Thursday<\/td>\nNkosinathi Mshengu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
03h00-05h00<\/td>\nMonday<\/td>\nLonda Mbatha<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
03h00-05h00<\/td>\nTuesday – Friday<\/td>\nPhindile \u201cPhindi P\u201d Pewa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
06h00 – 09h00<\/td>\nMonday – Friday<\/td>\nSipho \u201cDJ Sgqemeza\u201d Mbatha & Nonhlanhla \u201cMroza\u201d Buthelezi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
09h00 \u2013 12h00<\/td>\nMonday – Friday<\/td>\nDudu \u201cLady D\u201d Khoza<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12h30 \u2013 15h00<\/td>\nMonday – Friday<\/td>\nSifiso \u201cKing Sfiso\u201d Sibiya & Zimiphi \u201cZimdollar\u201d Biyela<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15h00 \u2013 18h00<\/td>\nMonday – Friday<\/td>\nKhathide \u201cTshatha\u201d Ngobe, Selby \u201cSelbyonce\u201d Mkhize &\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Nco Dube<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PRIME TIME SPORT (Victor Molefe (Monday – Friday 19h00 – 20h00)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20h00 \u2013 00h00<\/td>\nMonday – Thursday<\/td>\nSiyabonga Mhlongo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20:00 – 00h00<\/td>\nFridays<\/td>\nZandile \u201cZeal\u201d Dladla<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
00h00 – 03h00<\/td>\nSaturday<\/td>\nThokozani \u201cMafresh\u201d Mpungose<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
03h00 – 06h00<\/td>\nSaturday<\/td>\nLindani Hlophe<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
07h00 \u2013 09h00<\/td>\nSaturday<\/td>\nZama Mseleku<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
09h00 – 12h00<\/td>\nSaturday<\/td>\nKhathide \u201cTshatha\u201d Ngobe & Bingelela Mpanza<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15h00 – 18h00<\/td>\nSaturday<\/td>\nKhetha Gwala<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21h00 – 00h00<\/td>\nSaturday<\/td>\nLindani Hlophe<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
00h00 – 03h00<\/td>\nSunday<\/td>\nZandile \u201cZeal\u201d Dladla<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
03h00 \u2013 06h00<\/td>\nSunday<\/td>\nNozipho Zulu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
07h00 – 09h00<\/td>\nSunday<\/td>\nThokozani \u201cMaMkhize\u201d Ndlovu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
09h00 \u2013 12h00<\/td>\nSunday<\/td>\nZanele Mbokazi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12h00 – 15h00<\/td>\nSunday<\/td>\nLucky Nkosi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
17h00 – 20h00<\/td>\nSunday<\/td>\nThokozani Ndlovu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20h00 \u2013 21h00<\/td>\nSunday<\/td>\nBoniswa Moto<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21h00 \u2013 00h00<\/td>\nSunday<\/td>\nLucky Nkosi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UKHOZI FM TV<\/td>\n<\/td>\nNeliswa Cele<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Muzi Mthabela<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Contributor<\/td>\nTraffic Anchor<\/td>\nAyanda Msweli<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Ukhozi FM invites listeners to embark on an exhilarating journey filled with entertainment, inspiration, and connection as the station continues to deliver on the SABC\u2019s mandate to inform; educate and entertain. With a lineup bursting with talent and diversity, Ukhozi FM reaffirms its position as the unrivalled leader in South African radio.<\/p>\n

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Ukhozi FM Luhamba Phambili.<\/p>\n

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Ends.<\/p>\n

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Issued By: Group Communications<\/strong><\/p>\n

Media Enquiries: Mmoni Seapolelo (Acting Group Executive: Corporate Affairs & Marketing)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Seapolelomv@sabc.co.za<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0| T. 011 714 3057 | C. 073 688\u00a01590<\/strong><\/p>\n

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