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 |
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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