{"id":9746,"date":"2022-03-31T14:03:22","date_gmt":"2022-03-31T14:03:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sabc.co.za\/sabc\/sabc\/?p=9746"},"modified":"2022-03-31T14:03:22","modified_gmt":"2022-03-31T14:03:22","slug":"media-statement-safm-introduces-its-2022-line-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sabc.co.za\/sabc\/media-statement-safm-introduces-its-2022-line-up\/","title":{"rendered":"MEDIA STATEMENT | SAfm INTRODUCES ITS 2022 LINE-UP"},"content":{"rendered":"

Johannesburg, Thursday 31 March 2022 <\/strong>– 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 \u201cLeading the Conversation\u201d and will be launching its new 2022\/23 line up on 01 April 2022.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

The daytime shows, supported by an experienced and astute team, continue to grow the station\u2019s 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, \u2018SAfm Sunrise\u2019<\/em> 06h00-09h00, \u2018The Talking Point\u2019<\/em> 09h00-12h00, \u2018Living Redifined\u2019<\/em> 13:00 \u2013 15:00 and \u2018Beyond the Headline\u2019<\/em> 15h00-18h00. Our weekday Current Affairs show Update at \u2018Noon with Sakina Kamwendo\u2019<\/em> will be maintained and continue to bring the day\u2019s current breaking stories to audiences.<\/p>\n

SAfm is excited to officially announce the addition of one of South Africa\u2019s 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 \u2018<\/em>This\u00a0Week, Today\u2019<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>on Fridays 18:00 \u2013 19:00, where he will engage the top Newsmakers of the week as well as host some of the Station\u2019s Big Debates.<\/p>\n

\u2018Sport On\u2019<\/em> with Thabiso Mosia will now broadcast from 19:00- 20:00 on Fridays, aligning to its Mondays to Thursdays time channel. \u2018<\/em>The Art of Everything\u2019<\/em> 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

The station’s popular, award winning interfaith show, \u2018Facts of Faith\u2019<\/em>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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Fortune Combo Business Manager, Mr Anthony Soglo said, \u201cSAfm 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

SAfm New On-Air Schedule:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monday \u2013 Friday <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Time channel<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nShow Name<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nPresenter\u00a0<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
00:00-03:00<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nNight\u00a0Light<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nAutomation\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
03:00-05:00<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nSound Awake\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nAsanda Beda\u00a0<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
05:00-06:00<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nFirst Take SA<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nElvis Presslin<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
06:00- 09:00<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nSAfm\u00a0Sunrise<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nStephen\u00a0Grootes, Zai Khan (Sport)\u00a0<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
09:00- 12:00<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nThe\u00a0Talking\u00a0Point<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nCathy Mohlahlana\u00a0<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:00- 13:00<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nUpdate\u00a0at Noon<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nSakina Kamwendo <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13:00 \u2013 15:00<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nLiving Redefined<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nSechaba\u00a0Gqeba<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15:00 \u2013 18:00<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nBeyond\u00a0The Headlines<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nAldrin Sampear, Thabiso Mosia (Sport)<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
18:00- 19:00<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nMarket Update with\u00a0Moneyweb\u00a0(Monday- Thursday)<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nFifi\u00a0Peters<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
18:00- 19:00<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nThis\u00a0Week, Today\u00a0(Fridays)<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nOliver Dickson\u00a0<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
19:00 \u2013 20:00<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nSport\u00a0On (Monday \u2013 Friday)<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nThabiso\u00a0Mosia<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20:00 \u2013 22:00<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nThe\u00a0View Point\u00a0(Monday \u2013 Tuesday)<\/strong> \u200b<\/p>\n

The Meeting Point (Wed – Thursday )<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\n

Songezo Mabece\u00a0Koketso\u00a0\u00a0Sachane<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20:00 \u2013 00:00<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nThe Art Of Everything (Fridays)<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nBridget\u00a0Masinga\u00a0<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22:00 \u2013 00:00<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nLate\u00a0Night Conversation\u00a0<\/strong>(Mon-Thurs)<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nPatricia\u00a0Ntuli<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Saturday & Sunday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Time channel<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nShow\u00a0Name\u00a0<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nPresenter<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
00:00 \u2013 03:00<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nOvernight\u00a0<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nAutomation\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
03:00 \u2013 06:00<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nMusic\u00a0of\u00a0Africa\u00a0<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nSheila Ndikumana<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
06:00 \u2013 07:00<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nWeekend\u00a0View<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nUdo Carelse<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
07:00 \u2013 10:00<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nThe Jet\u00a0Set Breakfast\u00a0<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nMichelle Constant<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:00- 13:00<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nSeasons (Jazz Show)<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nKgomotso Moeketsi\u00a0<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13:00 \u2013 16:00<\/strong>\u200b<\/p>\n

\u200b<\/td>\n

The Soundtrack Of Your Life\u00a0<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nErnest Pillay\u00a0<\/strong>\u200b<\/p>\n

\u200b<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

16:00\u00a0\u2013 19:00<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nSundowner\u00a0Classics<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nKutlwano Masote<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
19:00 \u2013 21:00 Saturday\u00a0<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nSport\u00a0Trax\u00a0<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nJon Gericke<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
19:00 \u2013 21:00 Sunday\u00a0<\/strong>\u200b<\/p>\n

\u200b<\/td>\n

Facts Of Faith\u00a0<\/strong>\u200b<\/p>\n

\u200b<\/td>\n

Naye Lupondwana<\/strong>\u200b<\/p>\n

\u200b<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

21:00 \u2013 22:00 Saturday<\/strong>\u200b<\/p>\n

21:00 \u2013 22:00 Sunday\u00a0<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\n

Drama\/Documentary Series\u00a0<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nDrama\u00a0<\/strong>\u200b<\/p>\n

\u200b<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

22:00 \u2013 00:00 Saturday\u00a0&\u00a0Sunday<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nMusic\u00a0show\u00a0<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\nMandla\u00a0 Shongwe<\/strong>\u200b<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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