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Johannesburg, Friday, 17 April 2020 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) welcomes a total of 19 awards and trufm Makhosandile Mpumzi’s honour as a Bright star at today’s 2020 Radio Awards. The SABC’s radio programmes, along with its on-air and behind the scenes talent, were recognised in various categories for excellence in radio programming and these wins speak volumes of the credibility and sustainability of our radio brands.
With this year’s edition of the Radio Awards ceremony being streamed live on the internet by the awards organisers, the overwhelming interest in these awards from the industry and the public demonstrates that radio continues to be a major force on the media landscape.

Ms Nada Wotshela, Group Executive of SABC Radio stated “These accolades are evidence that SABC radio stations remain true to their public mandate while delivering entertaining and relevant programming to their target market which is every South African, young and old, rich or poor. It is no wonder that SABC Radio has continued to dominate the industry and find a permanent home in the hearts and minds of its listeners”. Wotshela added “According to the latest BRC RAMS released in February 2020, SABC Radio currently commands 73.2% audience share, representing a 0.2% increase from the previous year’s market share of 73%”.

Nine out of the Top Ten radio stations in the country belong to the SABC stable with stations like Metro FM and Ukhozi FM, the biggest commercial and public mandate platforms dominating in their respective categories with 4.3million and 7,6million listeners respectively. Their reach and appeal have been instrumental in developing new talent and growing local brands for many years.

The SABC extends its congratulations to all the well deserving Radio awards winners.

For the full list of winners kindly visit www.radioawards.co.za.

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Issued By: Group Communications
Media Enquiries: Mmoni Seapolelo (Acting Spokesperson)
seapolelomv@sabc.co.za | T. 011 714 3057 |C. 073 688 1590

Click here to visit the COVID-19 online resource forum

· Phuti Sekwadi answers COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions in Sepedi – https://youtu.be/eJhOUxRpURk
· How to fight COVID-19 with facts (Sepedi translation) – https://youtu.be/w7TjJMu6Q8M
· Ms. Vanessa Maseko answers COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions in IsiZulu – https://youtu.be/B4ve_IOq56g
· How to fight COVID-19 with facts (isiZulu translation) – https://youtu.be/kikEbIAn6yA
· How to fight COVID-19 with facts (IsiNdebele translation) – https://youtu.be/17yejgSByRk
· Johannesburg COVID-19 Testing Centres – https://youtu.be/BVEdAYWstH4
· Ntsieni Ramalwa COVID-19 Thsivenda Frequently Asked Questions – https://youtu.be/ojVmDMnHmn0

 

Kiddies Information:
· Stay Home, a message from Wazi, video from African Animation Studio (AAS) – https://youtu.be/s9Tm6LrhO1g
· Why We need to Stay at Home, A message from Wazi – https://youtu.be/ARzR2uz6KCU
· Talk to your children about #covid19. Need some help? Let Wazi do the talking – https://youtu.be/kRMw_7TA2AY

Johannesburg – Tuesday 31 March 2020 – The biggest commercial radio station in South Africa, METRO FM introduces its 2020 line-up on Wednesday April 01, 2020.

To retain its position as the coolest radio station in the country, METRO FM, which is one of the South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) Public Broadcasting Commercial (PBC) radio stations, will continue to focus on ensuring delivery of quality and cutting-edge content and services. Based on the 2019 successes, that saw the station delivering its highest audience figures in four (4) years, the station plans to maintain the current line-up with a few minor additions.

‘The Morning Flava’, hosted by Mo Flava (Moeti Tsiki) and the MOP team, will continue to set the daily scene weekdays between 05:00 and 09:00. The show is followed by ‘The Bridge’ with Dineo Ranaka, Lerato Kganyago and Somizi Mhlongo-Motaung from 09:00 to 12:00. Lunch is still served with Thomas and Pearl between 12:00 and 15:00. ‘The Kings Suite’ sees a new addition in Lindi Sirame, who is no stranger to drive-time radio. Lindi, who is currently with Newsroom Afrika brings a wealth of knowledge and sassiness to the show.

The station further introduces two developmental slots aimed at setting up new and young talent for the future at METRO FM. These are new weekend programmes from 02:00 -04:00 (The Lift) and 04:00 – 06:00 (Club with Mat Elle), hosted by Rorisang Thandekiso and Nthabeleng Matela respectively.

Rorisang is a well-known TV personality, content producer, speaker and singer who was first introduced to the South African entertainment industry when she joined YoTV. Nthabeleng Matele joins METRO FM from hosting the afternoon drive show on Tuks FM.

Metro FM Station Manager, Ms Sibongile Mtyali said, “We are ecstatic to welcome the new editions to the METRO FM Family. They each bring their individuality and unique skills to the brand. This move is in line with our commitment of growing and grooming radio talent as we consciously prepare METRO FM’s next generation of broadcasters”.

Lootlove (Luthando Shosha) joins the weekend breakfast, ‘THE WKNDR’ with MoG (Mpho Madise), leaving DJ Speedsta (Lesego Nkayiseng) to host the now two hour long show, ‘Absolute Hip-Hop’ by himself. Another WKNDR edition is Chante Jantjies, currently a news anchor on SABC TV. She will bring a news and current affairs flair to the show.

Due to popular demand, ‘Cruise Control’ gains an additional hour, extending the show from 13:00 – 16:00. It will be followed by ‘I Believe’ with Oskido (Oscar Mdlongwa) airing from 16:00-19:00. The Sunday love movement continues to reign supreme from 09:00 to 21:00 following the ‘Sacred Space’ with Thami Ngubeni and Khaya Mthethwa, closing the week with the ‘Urban Jazz Experience’ with Nothemba Madumo.

Below is the full line-up:

MONDAY – THURSDAY

Time-Channel	Programme	Host(s)
00:00 – 02:00	The Wind Down	Marian Nyako-Lartey
02:00 – 05:00	Early Mornings with A Smile	Ismail Abrahams
05:00 – 09:00	The Morning Flava	Mo Flava (Moeti Tsiki) Pearl Shongwe Owen Hannie Moshe Ndiki
09:00 – 12:00	The Bridge	Dineo Ranaka Lerato Kganyago Somizi Mhlongo Kgopedi Lilokoe
12:00 – 15:00	Lunch with Thomas & Pearl	Thomas Msengana Pearl Modiadie Melanie Bala Lebo Motsoeli
15:00 – 18:00	The Kings Suite	Sphectacula (Siphesihle Ngwenya) DJ Naves (Lebogang Naves) Lindi Sirame Angie Khumalo
18:00 – 19:30	COMING SOON	Robert Marawa
19:30 – 21:00	METRO FM Talk	Ayabonga Cawe
21:00 – 00:00	Nine to Midnight with Sentle	Sentle Lehoko
FRIDAY EVENING
19:30 – 22:00	Audiogasm	DJ Naked (Quinton Masina) Lulo Café (Sikhululo Maliwa)
22:00 – 02:00	The Urban Beat	DJ Mlu (Mlungisi Dlukulu)

SATURDAY

Time-Channel	Programme	Host(s)
02:00 – 04:00	The Lift	Rorisang Thandekiso
04:00 – 06:00	Club with Mat_Elle	Nthabeleng Matela
06:00 – 09:00	The WKNDR	Mo_G (Mpho Madise) Lootlove (Luthando Sosha) Bujy Bikwa Chante Jantjies
09:00 – 13:00	METRO FM Top 40 Countdown	Kyeezi (Khanya Siyengo)
13:00 – 16:00	Cruise Control	DJ PH (Phind’Gcobe Madubela)
16:00 – 19:00	I Believe	Oskido (Oscar Mdlongwa)
19:00 – 20:00	The Lockdown Hour	Various DJ Mixes
20:00 – 22:00	Absolute Hip-Hop	DJ Speedsta (Lesego Nkayisa)
22:00 – 02:00	The Urban Beat	DJ Mlu (Mlungisi Dlukulu)

SUNDAY

Time-Channel	Programme	Host(s)
02:00 – 04:00	The Lift	Rorisang Thandekiso
04:00 – 06:00	Club with Mat_Elle	Nthabeleng Matela
06:00 – 09:00	Sacred Space	Thami Ngubeni Khaya Mthethwa
09:00 – 12:00	Sounds and Stuff Like That	Wilson B Nkosi
12:00 – 15:00	Sunday Soul Therapy	Msizi Shembe
15:00 – 18:00	The Romantic Repertoire	Sentle Lehoko
18:00 – 21:00	Sunday Night Love	Mo_G (Mpho Madise)
21:00 – 00:00	The Urban Jazz Experience	Nothemba Madumo

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Issued By:                              Group Communications

Media Enquiries:                Ms. Mmoni Seapolelo SABC Spokesperson (Acting)

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

MEDIA RELEASE – METRO FM ANNOUNCES 2020 LINE-UP

Johannesburg- Monday, 10 February 2020 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has been made aware of an article by Inside Politics African Narrative published on 04 February 2020, claiming to have exclusive access to a document titled ‘Repurposing the State Owned Enterprises as Instruments for Economic Growth’. According to the article the document proposes, amongst other things, that government should privatise SABC3, Metro FM, 5FM and Good Hope FM.
Because of the potential uncertainty this information can cause, the SABC believes it is necessary to clarify that it is not intending to sell the assets mentioned in the article and has had no discussions with Government in this regard. As requested by National Treasury and the Ministry of Communications and Digital Technologies, the SABC is conducting a thorough process of assessing all its assets, determining which are core and non-core, taking into account a range of factors including public mandate, licence conditions and financial contribution.

The SABC Board has approved comprehensive assessment criteria for determining core media assets, noting that a core asset is not only a station or channel which contributes to the public mandate but also one which help funds the SABC’s public service obligations. With respect to non-core property assets, the Board has already identified non-core property assets and has drawn up a list of properties for disposal, as required by National Treasury preconditions.

The potential disposal of any of the SABC’s media assets involves a much more complex decision matrix, with factors such as the public interest, the public mandate and the future financial sustainability of the SABC being central to any decision.

In light of the above mentioned factors, the SABC categorically denies that these media assets have been identified for sale.
The SABC remains committed to ensuring that the public service broadcaster fulfils its public service mandate and at the same time striving to be a financially sustainability institution.
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Issued By: Group Communications
Media Enquiries: Ms. Mmoni Seapolelo, SABC Spokesperson (Acting)
seapolelomv@sabc.co.za|T. 011 714 3057|C. 073 688 1590

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