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Johannesburg – Tuesday, 11 June 2024 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is proud to be recognised in the 14th annual Brand Africa 100 | Africa’s Best Brands research and rankings by Brand Africa.

According to Brand Africa’s press release “The research brought together “30 diverse eminent South Africans who’ve built and/or led some of the most iconic brands in pre- and post-democratic SA to debate and determine the 30 most admired brands, events, ideas and people who have
shaped South Africa over the past 30 years”.

The SABC is positioned 2nd and 3rd place respectively, in the ‘Best 5 South African campaigns over 30 years (A-Z)’ through its top public service commercial radio station METRO FM’s iconic brand campaign ‘What makes you black’ and its mother brand campaign for the 2010 FIFA World Cup campaign ‘Feel it, it is here’, which united the country in supporting Bafana Bafana.

The Corporation is also placed 3rd in the ‘Top Media Brand in SA’ category.

Ms. Mmoni Seapolelo, the Acting Group Executive for Corporate Affairs and Marketing, said, “We are pleased by the recognition, as this survey was about gauging which South African brands have been admired over the last 30 years. The recognition is these particular categories is a testament of the trust that South Africans have in brand SABC”.

Ms. Seapolelo further stated, “To be honored in the year where we are celebrating 30 years of democracy as a country, is not only humbling but a message to the public broadcaster to continue to be the voice of the nation, as we educate, inform and entertain through our various programming”.

ENDS

Issued By: Group Communications
Media Enquiries: Mmoni Seapolelo (Acting Group Executive: Corporate Affairs & Marketing)

Seapolelomv@sabc.co.za | T. 011 714 3057 | C. 073 688 1590

Music legend Oscar Oskido Mdlongwa receives Lifetime Achievement honor!

Mbombela, Saturday, 27 April 2024 – METRO FM celebrated Freedom Day by delivering one of the biggest and most unforgettable nights in the music industry, the METRO FM Music Awards 2024. Held at the Mbombela Stadium from 20:00 to 23:00, the event, was hosted by Tebogo ProVerb Thekisho and Luthando LootLove Shosha, and broadcast live on SABC 1 and SABC+.

This year’s MMAs were filled with groundbreaking performances, that left the audience in awe, starting with the memorable track, Horns in the Sun by DJ Kent featuring Mo T, Morda and Brenden Praise. The evening featured standout performances from internationally acclaimed singer and Songwriter, Goapele, Vusi Nova, and Boom Shaka.

It was an exciting and emotional night, filled with high energy and poignant moments that moved the audience to reflect on the exceptional music produced over the past 30 years of democracy. This event was a fitting tribute to the talent and creativity that has defined South African music over the years.

Pioneering musical legend, Oscar Bonginkosi Mdlongwa, who has contributed to the SA music industry for over 26 years was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

 

The winners in the various categories were as follows:

 

WINNERS LIST

 BEST GOSPEL ALBUM

Ntokozo Mbambo – Lavish Worship

 

BEST JAZZ ALBUM

Amandla Freedom Ensemble – Oratorio Of A Forgotten Youth

 

BEST PRODUCED ALBUM

Kabza De small & Mthunzi – Isimo

 

BEST COLLABORATION

Kabza De small &Mthunzi; – Imithandazo ft Maphorisa; Young stunna; Sizwe Alakine; Umthakathi Kush

 

ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Lwah Ndlunkulu

 

BEST VIRAL CHALLENGE

TitoM & Yuppe – Tshwala Bam ft S.N.E & EeQue

 

BEST NEW ARTISTS

Nontokozo Mkhize

 

BEST DUO/GROUP

Thee Legacy

 

BEST DANCE

Zakes Bantwini – Mama Thula ft Skye Wanda, Thakzin & Suffocate SA

 

BEST KWAITO/GQOM

DJ Kotin – Hello ft Big Nuz, Mshayi & Mr Thela

 

BEST HIP HOP

A-REECE – Ving Rhames

 

BEST AFRICAN POP

Bongeziwe Mabandla – Sisahleleleni

 

BEST AMAPIANO

Kabza De small &Mthunzi; – Imithandazo ft Maphorisa; Young stunna; Sizwe Alakine; Umthakathi Kush

 

BEST MUSIC VIDEO

Bassie & Aymos- Izenzo Ft. T-Man SA

 

BEST MALE

Aymos

 

BEST STYLED

Oscar Mbo

 

BEST R&B

Mthandazo Gatya – IN 2 U

 

BEST FEMALE

Makhadzi

 

SONG OF THE YEAR

Kabza De Small & Mthunzi – Imithandazo ft Maphorisa: Young stunna; Sizwe Alkaline; Umthakathi Kush

 

The METRO FM Music Awards 2024 were brought to you by the Mpumalanga Provincial Government, in association with the Motsepe Foundation. The winners of each category received R50 000, and the Song of the year winner walked away with R150 000, courtesy of Motsepe Foundation. In addition, SANTAM sponsored the Best New Artist category.

The 2024 edition of the METRO FM Awards celebrated the best in South African music, honoring talent, and excellence in the industry.

 

ENDS

 

 

 

Johannesburg – Friday, 15 March 2024 – South Africa’s largest commercial radio station, METRO FM, announces an exciting lineup effective April 01. The new lineup will see some of the listeners’ favourites returning as well as talented new additions to the station.

The 2024/25 lineup is an amplification of the station’s winning formula, which saw it gain success last year, by increasing its listenership and revenue. Kina Nhlengethwa, METRO FM Business Manager says “We have amplified the current line-up and are supporting the growth of weekend shows with exciting changes. Our 2024 offering will ensure that the station remains relatable and inspirational to listeners who are constantly seeking inspiration for growth and progression. METRO FM is committed to consistently providing quality content to our listeners as well as adding value to our clients.”

Returning to the station and kicking off the weekday mornings from 05:00 to 06:00 with purpose and inspiration is Rorisang Thandekiso with a show called ‘Command your day’. Luthando “Loot Love” Shosha’s delightful energy will add more thrill to the afternoon drive show ‘The Touch Down’. She joins Thabo “Tbo Touch” Molefe to co-host the show on weekdays between 15:00 and 18:00. Fresh changes will be added to enhance the consistently growing METRO FM weekend slots. Dynamic radio personality, Roxanne Roberson, will join Ryan the DJ on ‘Urban Beat’, on Fridays 22:00 – 00:00 and Saturdays from 21:00 – 00:00.Another fresh voice added to the station is Zola Myeza, who joins Somizi Mhlongo on the 6:00 to 9:00 slot for the ‘The Weekend Breakfast Sounds Good’.

In addition to the lineup changes, the station is launching a new show that focuses on music and urban lifestyle. It will be presented by Quinton “The Naked DJ” Masina and new addition to the station, Thato Immaculate on Saturdays from 18:00 – 21:00. Seasoned broadcaster Paul Mtirara joins The Sunday Love Movement to present ‘The Chill Factor’ between 12:00 – 15:00. ‘Sunday Soul Therapy’ with Msizi Shembe moves to the 21:00 – 00:00 slot, and will focus on urban jazz, classic, soul and R&B music. The latest lineup is the perfect way for the station to leverage its talent, content and reach its diverse community of listeners and stakeholders.

The station would like to thank Nothemba Madumo, Oscar “Oskido” Mdlongwa, Siya Mhlongo and Sphe “SPHEctacula” Ngwenya for their contribution over the years to METRO FM and serving its audiences with passion and diligence.

 

Time channel	Show Name	Team
Monday – Friday 00:00 – 03:00	Midnight with a Smile	Ismail Abrahams
Monday – Friday 03:00 – 05:00	Hustler Fix	Mpumi Mlambo
Monday – Friday 05:00 – 06:00	Command Your Day	Rorisang Thandekiso
Monday – Friday 06:00 – 09:00	Best Mornings	Sabelo Mtshali “DJ Sabby” & Kandice Coulsen News: Zandile Hopa Sports: Owen Hannie

 

Monday – Friday 09:00 –12:00	Break Away	Khutso Theledi Quinton Masina “Naked DJ” &  Somizi Mhlongo News: Kgopedi Lilokoe
Monday – Friday 12:00 – 15:00	The Midday Linkup	Lerato Kganyago “LKG”& Tebogo Thekiso “Proverb” News: Mel Bala
Monday – Friday 15:00 – 18:00	The Touchdown	Thabo Molefe “Tbo Touch”&    Luthando Shosha “LootLove” News: Lindi Mtshali Sports: Morena Mothupi
Monday – Friday 18:00 – 19:00	Sport Night Amplified	Andile Ncube
Monday – Thursday 19:00 – 21:00	METRO FM Talk	Faith Mangope
Monday – Thursday 21:00 – 00:00	Life and Music	Paul Mtirara
Fridays 19:00 – 22:00	Audiogasm	Sikhululo Maliwa & Quinton Masina ”Lulo Café & Naked DJ”
Fridays 22:00 – 00:00	The Urban Beat	Ryan Nair “Ryan The DJ” and Roxanne Roberson
Saturday & Sunday 00:00 – 03:00	RadioActive	Ndivho Makhwanya
Saturday & Sunday 03:00 – 06:00	The Weekend Protocol	Nthabeleng “Met – Elle” Matela
Saturdays 06:00 – 09:00	Weekend                          Breakfast Sounds Good	Zola Mhlongo & Somizi Mhlongo News: Keorapetse Hlope Sports: Andile Ncube
Saturdays 09:00 – 12:00	METRO FM TOP 30	Khanya Siyengo ““Kyeezi”
Saturdays 12:00 – 15:00	The Encore	Mpumi Mlambo News: Simphiwe Ncongwane

 

Saturdays 15:00 – 18:00	The Penthouse Sessions	Sikhululo “Lulo Café” Maliwa &  Lamiez Holworthy
Saturdays 18:00 – 21:00	METRO FM Weekends	The Naked Dj Thato Immaculate
Saturdays 21:00 – 00:00	The Urban Beat	Ryan The Dj Roxanne Roberson
Sundays 06:00 – 09:00	The Sacred Space	Thami Ngubeni News: Keorapetse Hlope
Sundays 09:00 – 12:00	Sounds and Stuff Like	Wilson B Nkosi
Sundays 12:00 – 15:00	Chill Factor	Paul Mtirara News : Simphiwe Ncongwane
Sundays 15:00 – 18:00	The Romantic Repertoire	Sentle Lehoko News: Simphiwe Ncongwane
Sundays 18:00 – 21:00	METRO FM Lounge	Sikhululo “Lulo Café” Maliwa
Sundays 21:00 – 00:00	Sunday Soul Therapy	Msizi Shembe

 

ENDS!

Issued By: Group Communications
Media Enquiries: Ms. Mmoni Seapolelo (Acting Group Executive: Corporate Affairs and Marketing)
seapolelomv@sabc.co.zaT 011 714 3057 C. 073 688 1590