{"id":16455,"date":"2024-03-28T16:31:18","date_gmt":"2024-03-28T14:31:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sabc.co.za\/sabc\/sabc\/?p=16455"},"modified":"2024-03-28T16:31:18","modified_gmt":"2024-03-28T14:31:18","slug":"media-statement-ikwekwezi-fm-2024-2025-line-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sabc.co.za\/sabc\/media-statement-ikwekwezi-fm-2024-2025-line-up\/","title":{"rendered":"MEDIA STATEMENT | IKWEKWEZI FM  2024-2025 LINE-UP"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Johannesburg \u2013 Thursday, 28 March 2024 \u2013<\/strong> Ikwekwezi FM, a South African radio station that prides itself in being the only national radio station that broadcasts in isiNdebele is excited to announce its lineup which will take effect from 1 April 2024.<\/p>\n<p>This \u00a0lineup aims to intensify the \u00a0evident growth by continuing to strive to reach greater audience share through on-air programmes, digital content and taking the brand to thepeople. The station continues to provide credible and innovative content through the variety of shows with minor changes that will enhance listener experience.<\/p>\n<p>On weekdays, listeners can expect to start their day with the multi-talented Mvelo , on <em>Vuka Uzithathe,<\/em> on Mondays &amp; Tuesdays between 03h00 to \u00a005h00 and the original one, Jay Dee, taking over from Wednesday to Friday.<\/p>\n<p>The station will continue serenating its listeners with the multi-talented awesome trio affectionately known as BBM &#8211; Bobo, Bussai and McDonald on <em>Sivukile Breakfast Show<\/em> between 06h00 \u00a0&#8211; \u00a009h00, and expect an even better mid-morning show, with the versatile Gusheshe ensuring that their 09h00 to 12h00 is filled with music, entertainment and education on <em>Emthonjeni, <\/em>The vibrant award-winning Biziwe will ensure that lunch is extended to three hours with \u00a0<em>Siditjhile<\/em> <em>Midday Show<\/em> from 12h00 to 15h00 and one of the best on-air duos currently, DJ-Rvoonah and Big Joe, will continue holding down the forth on the fast-paced and repackaged <em>Sibuya Nawe Express Lane<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Local and international hip-hop will kick-start the weekend when Thisila comes on-air on <em>Siyithoma la <\/em>between 19h00 &#8211; 21h00 \u00a0on Fridays. Expect his wittiness to entertain listeners as he will be playing the best traditional music on <em>Kusile <\/em>on Saturdays and \u00a0beautiful gospel music on Sundays from 03h00 &#8211; 06h00. \u00a0The Best Traditional Radio Presenter winner, Mawaza, will be going for more awards as he drives <em>Siyatjhagala<\/em> which will be packed with more isiNdebele traditional music on Saturdays 07h00 &#8211; 09:00. DJ Mpumi will host the vibrant <em>Jika Majika<\/em> on Saturdays, 09h00 &#8211; \u00a012h00, with Sbu Kurnarha, the flamboyant voice of the station, taking up a bigger role behind the mic as the new host of <em>Tjhida Ngitjhudule<\/em> and replacing legendary J.A.B.U who will be taking up more responsibilities behind the scenes while still hosting <em>Ngezikhamba Nomoya<\/em> on Sundays from \u00a012h00 &#8211; 15h00.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis exciting lineup indicates the station\u2019s appreciation of the gains that have been achieved and demonstrates a desire for more growth and impact on-air, on digital platforms and on the ground\u201d, said Mpumalanga Combo Business Manager, Nkosinathi Ntuli.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ikwekwezi FM 2024\/2025 Schedule <\/strong><\/p>\n<table width=\"612\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\"><strong>Show Time<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"154\"><strong>Day of the Week<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"183\"><strong>Presenters<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"153\"><strong>Name of Show<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">00h00 \u2013\u00a0\u00a0 03h00<\/td>\n<td width=\"154\">Monday &#8211; Friday<\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">Automation<\/td>\n<td width=\"153\">Automation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">03:00 &#8211;\u00a0 05:00<\/td>\n<td width=\"154\">Monday &#8211; Tuesday<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday &#8211; Friday<\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">Mvelo<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Jay Dee<\/td>\n<td width=\"153\">Vuka Uzithathe<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">05h00 &#8211; 06h00<\/td>\n<td width=\"154\">Monday &#8211; Friday<\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">CURRENT AFFAIRS<\/td>\n<td width=\"153\">Ngezibhula Umbethe<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">06h00 \u2013 09h00<\/td>\n<td width=\"154\">Monday &#8211; Friday<\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">Bobo, Bussai &amp; McDonald<\/td>\n<td width=\"153\">Sivukile Breakfast Show<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">09h00 \u2013 12h00<\/td>\n<td width=\"154\">Monday &#8211; Friday<\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">Gusheshe<\/td>\n<td width=\"153\">Emthonjeni<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">12h00 \u2013 15h00<\/td>\n<td width=\"154\">Monday &#8211; Friday<\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">Biziwe<\/td>\n<td width=\"153\">Siditjhile Midday Show<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">13h00 \u2013 13h45<\/td>\n<td width=\"154\">Monday &#8211; Friday<\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">CURRENT AFFAIRS<\/td>\n<td width=\"153\">Sidemba Zemini<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">15h00 \u2013 17h00<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>17h00 \u2013 18h00<\/td>\n<td width=\"154\">Monday &#8211; Friday<\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">DJ R-Voonah<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Big Joe<\/td>\n<td width=\"153\">Sibuya Nawe Express Lane<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Fulela wanethwa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">18h00 \u2013 19h00<\/td>\n<td width=\"154\">Monday &#8211; Friday<\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">CURRENT AFFAIRS<\/td>\n<td width=\"153\">Zibuya Nabazumi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">19h00 \u2013 21h00<\/td>\n<td width=\"154\">Monday &#8211; Thursday<\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">Zuzu<\/td>\n<td width=\"153\">Hlala Nami<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">21h00 \u2013 00h00<\/td>\n<td width=\"154\">Monday &#8211; Thursday<\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">Mindloluv<\/td>\n<td width=\"153\">Sizigedlile<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">19h00 \u2013 21h00<\/td>\n<td width=\"154\">Fridays<\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">Thisila<\/td>\n<td width=\"153\">Siyithoma la<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">21h00 \u2013 00h00<\/td>\n<td width=\"154\">Fridays<\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">DJ Mpumi<\/td>\n<td width=\"153\">Azitjhe<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">00h00 \u2013 03h00<\/td>\n<td width=\"154\">Saturday<\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">Automation<\/td>\n<td width=\"153\">Automation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">03h00 \u2013 06h00<\/td>\n<td width=\"154\">Saturdays<\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">Thisila<\/td>\n<td width=\"153\">Kusile<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">06h00 \u2013 07h00<\/td>\n<td width=\"154\">Saturdays<\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">CURRENT AFFAIRS<\/td>\n<td width=\"153\">Ngezeveke le<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">07h00 \u2013 09h00<\/td>\n<td width=\"154\">Saturdays<\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">Mawaza<\/td>\n<td width=\"153\">Siyatjhagala<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">09h00 \u2013 12h00<\/td>\n<td width=\"154\">Saturdays<\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">DJ Mpumi<\/td>\n<td width=\"153\">Jika Majika<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">12h00 \u2013 15h00<\/td>\n<td width=\"154\">Saturdays<\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">Tjhida Ngitjhudule<\/td>\n<td width=\"153\">Sbu Kurnarha<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">15h00 \u2013 18h00<\/td>\n<td width=\"154\">Saturdays<\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">Mbuzana &amp; Lady B on sports<\/td>\n<td width=\"153\">Zitheziwe<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">18h00 \u2013 21h00<\/td>\n<td width=\"154\">Saturdays<\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">Mvelo<\/td>\n<td width=\"153\">Ungasali<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">21h00 \u2013 00h00<\/td>\n<td width=\"154\">Saturdays<\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">Mabizwasabele<\/td>\n<td width=\"153\">Sagawena<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">00h00 \u2013 03h00<\/td>\n<td width=\"154\">Sundays<\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">Automation<\/td>\n<td width=\"153\">Automation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">03h00\u00a0\u2013 05h00<\/td>\n<td width=\"154\">Sundays<\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">Thisila<\/td>\n<td width=\"153\">Kusile<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">06h00 \u2013 07h00<\/td>\n<td width=\"154\">Sundays<\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">CURRENT AFFAIRS<\/td>\n<td width=\"153\">Ngezeveke le<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">07h00 \u2013 09h00<\/td>\n<td width=\"154\">Sundays<\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">Jay Dee<\/td>\n<td width=\"153\">Avulekile Amasango<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">09h00 \u2013 12h00<\/td>\n<td width=\"154\">Sundays<\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">Mamakhe<\/td>\n<td width=\"153\">Nginomelusi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">12h00 \u2013 15h00<\/td>\n<td width=\"154\">Sundays<\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">J.A.B.U<\/td>\n<td width=\"153\">Ngezikhamba Nomoya<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">15h00 \u2013 18h00<\/td>\n<td width=\"154\">Sundays<\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">Mbuzana &amp; Lady B<\/td>\n<td width=\"153\">Ngezikhamba Nomoya<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">18h00\u00a0\u2013 19h00<\/td>\n<td width=\"154\">Sundays<\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">Branco<\/td>\n<td width=\"153\">Sithini IsiNdebele<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">19h00\u00a0\u2013 21h00<\/td>\n<td width=\"154\">Sundays<\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">Mvelo<\/td>\n<td width=\"153\">Thaba Nathi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"122\">21h00 \u2013\u00a0 00h00<\/td>\n<td width=\"154\">Sundays<\/td>\n<td width=\"183\">Mabizwasabele<\/td>\n<td width=\"153\">Sizigedlile<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Issued By: Group Communications<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Media Enquiries: Mmoni Seapolelo (Acting Group Executive: Corporate Affairs &amp; Marketing)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Seapolelomv@sabc.co.za | T. 011 714 3057 | C. 073 688 1590<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Johannesburg \u2013 Thursday, 28 March 2024 \u2013 Ikwekwezi FM, a South African radio station that prides itself in being the only national radio station that broadcasts in isiNdebele is excited to announce its lineup which will take effect from 1 April 2024. 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