METRO FM, will roll out its new line up as of Monday, 3 April 2023, and plans to shake the South African airwaves as it unveils its new line up for 2023/24.
Siya Mhlongo, tasked with ensuring the audience gets the most out of the mornings and start their day right, is the host of the new show ‘Command Your Day’ that will broadcast on Mondays to Fridays from 05:00 – 06:00.
Sabelo Mtshali known as DJ Sabby, the new host of ‘METRO FM Breakfast’, will be joined by one of South Africa’s dynamic and influential stars, Kandice ‘Kandice Kardash’ Coulsen. The show, broadcast weekdays from 06:00 – 09:00, promises to be high energy, fast paced and engaging.
Khutso Theledi takes over ‘The Bridge’ from Mondays to Fridays between 09:00 – 12:00 and will be joined by Somizi Mhlongo, who is making a comeback to the station and will contribute on the highly popular segment ‘Ask a Man’.
The station is pleased to announce Faith Mangope as the new host of ‘METRO FM Talk’, from Monday to Thursday 19:00 – 21:00. Faith is a highly experienced broadcaster, entrepreneur, and business woman.
The station is also excited to launch its new digital offering ‘METRO FM OFF-AIR, to be presented by Ayabonga Cawe and will flight once a week. More details will be unveiled soon.
The station is excited about the return of Paul Mtirara, with the programme ‘Let’s Talk about it’ that will broadcast from Monday to Thursday from 21:00 – 00:00 as he brings you the best of music and talk. This show will bring life to this night time channel, with a combination of light talk fused with music to keep you company as you burn the midnight oil.
METRO FM welcomes DJ Le Soul as she joins Ryan the DJ on ‘The Urban Beat’, Fridays and Saturdays from 22:00 – 00:00.
The young upcoming talented Pretty Ngwenya, fresh from Vow Radio, will be taking over the early weekend breakfast show ‘The Lift’ on Saturdays and Sundays 03:00 – 06:00. The ‘Weekend Breakfast Sounds Good’ with hosts Mat Elle and Somizi Mhlongo, every Saturday between 06:00 – 09:00 promises to deliver the freshest in entertainment, lifestyle, sports, food and community focused projects.
The biggest music chat show in the country ‘METRO FM TOP 30’ will be in the best hands of Khanya Siyengo “Kyeezi” every Saturday from 09:00 – 12:00. Mpumi Mlambo, will follow him between 12:00 – 15:00, taking you on a musical journey, with the show ‘The Encore’.
Lulo Café, one of the best in the in entertainment space, is taking over the ‘METRO FM Lounge’ every Sunday between 18:00 – 21:00.
The rest of the line-up remains the same.
METRO FM Business Manager, Ms. Kina Nhlengethwa stated: The station is making a concerted effort in investing in the best talent that will carry its strategy forward. This investment will allow the station to carry out its mandate to both listeners, clients, and strategic stakeholders. We remain committed to delivering exceptional content, with a focus on creativity and innovation.”
METRO FM has maintained its coolest radio station position for the past 10 years at the Sunday Times Generation Next Awards, and remains committed to retain its position as South Africa’s number one commercial radio station.
See the below full line-up:
Time channelShow 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
Siya Mhlongo
Monday – Friday
06:00 – 09:00
METRO FM Breakfast
Sabelo Mtshali “DJ Sabby”
Kandice Coulsen
News: Zandile Hopa
Sports: Owen Hannie
Monday – Friday
09:00 –12:00
The Bridge
Khutso Theledi
Somizi Mhlongo
News: Kgopedi Lilokoe
Monday – Friday
12:00 – 15:00
The Midday Linkup
Lerato Kganyago and Proverb
News: Mel Bala
Monday – Friday
15:00 – 18:00
The Touchdown
Thabo Molefe “Tbo Touch”
News: Lindi Mtshali
Sports: Morena Mothupi
Monday – Friday
18:00 – 19:00
METRO FM Sports
Andile Ncube - Monday – Thursday
19:00 – 21:00
METRO FM Talk
Faith Mangope
Monday – Thursday
21:00 – 00:00
Let’s Talk about it
Paul Mtirara Monday - Friday
19:00 – 22:00
Audiogasm
Sikhululo Maliwa & Quinton Masina
”Lulo Café & Naked DJ”
Friday & Saturday
22:00 – 00:00
The Urban Beat
Ryan Nair “Ryan The DJ” and DJ LeSoulSaturday & Sunday
00:00 – 03:00
The Boomerang
Mantsoe Tsatsi
Saturday & Sunday
03:00 – 06:00
The Lift
Pretty Ngwenya
Saturday
06:00 – 09:00
Weekend Breakfast Sounds Good
Nthabeleng Matela “Mat Elle” & Somizi Mhlongo
News : Keorapetse Hlope
Sports : Authur Bwanakawa
Saturday
09:00 – 12:00
METRO FM TOP 30
Khanya Siyengo ““Kyeezi” - Saturday
12:00 – 15:00
The Encore
Mpumi Mlambo
News : Simphiwe Ncongwane
Saturday
15:00 – 18:00
The Penthouse
Sikhululo Maliwa & Lamiez Holworthy
“Lulo Café & Lamiez”
Saturday
18:00 – 19:00
I Believe
Oscar Mdlongwa “Oskido” - Saturday
19:00 – 22:00
Kings of the Weekend
Siphesihle Ngwenya & Lebohang Naves
“DJ Sphectacular & DJ Naves”
Sundays
06:00 – 09:00
The Sacred Space
Thami Ngubeni
News: Keorapetse Hlope
09:00 – 12:00
Sounds and Stuff Like
Wilson B Nkosi
12:00 – 15:00
Sunday Soul Therapy
Msizi Shembe
News : Simphiwe Ncongwane
15:00 – 18:00
The Romantic Repertoire
Sentle Lehoko
18:00 – 21:00
METRO FM Lounge
Lulo Café
21:00 – 00:00
Urban Jazz Experience
Nothemba Madumo
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