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Ayanda Chirwa

August 4, 2026

Think you've got what it takes to be the next voice of METRO FM? This is your chance to step behind the mic and become the next co-host of the METRO FM Summer Show! Record a 60-second video telling us who you are, why you deserve the spotlight, and why you're The Next Wave. Only one entry per person will be accepted. Email your entry to thenextwave@metrofm.co.za from 1 August to 31 October.

Ayanda Chirwa

May 27, 2026

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope, has won a prestigious 2026 New York Festivals Radio Award, marking a standout achievement as the station celebrates its 40th year on air.

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March 19, 2026

Johannesburg – Wednesday, 18 March 2026 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) television channel, SABC 2, The heartbeat of the nation, will broadcast a special documentary titled Wilson B. Nkosi on Sunday, 10 May 2026 at 21H30. The documentary honours legendary broadcaster, Wilson B. Nkosi, as he clocks a remarkable 40-year milestone in the broadcasting industry.

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March 19, 2026

Johannesburg – Thursday, 19 March 2026 - As South Africa’s public broadcaster, the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), serves a diverse and dynamic audience through its 19 radio stations. Each station operates in full compliance with the music quotas and regulatory framework set out by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA), while also responding to the evolving cultural and musical landscape of the country

Ayanda Chirwa

December 12, 2025

METRO FM, South Africa's leading commercial radio station, is thrilled to announce that Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, will host the METRO FM Music Awards (MMA's) for the next three years, starting with the 2026 edition. SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN! Visit www.metrofmmusicawards.co.za now.

Ayanda Chirwa

March 31, 2025

METRO FM, the South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) largest commercial radio station, is proud to announce its highly anticipated 2025/26 line-up. This year's line-up promises to bring even more excitement, energy, and entertainment to the station's loyal listeners. A new era with fresh talent, the 2025/26 line-up boasts an impressive mix of new and familiar faces.

Ayanda Chirwa

January 31, 2025

The South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) top commercial radio station, METRO FM, tonight officially announced the launch of the METRO FM Music Awards 2025 (MMAs) in Mpumalanga. The Mpumalanga Provincial Government and The Motsepe Foundation, have once again partnered with METRO FM to deliver yet another exhilarating edition of the renowned  awards ceremony.

Ayanda Chirwa

June 12, 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

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May 2, 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

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March 18, 2024

South Africa’s largest commercial radio station, METRO FM, announces an exciting lineup effective April 01