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ELECTION360 COVERS THE EFFECT OF ELECTIONS BROADCAST ON SABC1 AND SABC2

Johannesburg, 5 April 2024– In commemoration of 30 years of democracy and as a lead-up to the 6th general elections taking place on the 29th of May 2024, SABC News, in collaboration with SABC1 and SABC2 will launch an election-driven programme,Elections 360.

Elections 360is a comprehensive, current affairs show reflecting the 30 years since South Africa obtained democracy. It will look at how the lives of South Africans have been impacted since 1994, hand over the mic to the public and get them to express their lived experiences, the quality of democracy and how they’ve experienced it. The show aims to amplify the voices not usually heard with unedited content that will tell South African stories and tackle issues related to service delivery, community development, politics, and economics, including topics of interest for all South Africans.

SABC1 will broadcast Election 360 daily, starting Monday the 8th of April, Mondays – Thursdays at 17:00, hosted by the multi-talented Mxolisi Masango.

SABC2 will broadcast Election 360 weekly, the Sunday edition, starting on the 14th of April at 19:00, where award-winning broadcasters Sakina Kamwendo and Blain Herman will host the political party debates.

For more information and publicity images, don’t hesitate to contact the Video Entertainment Publicity office.

SABC1 CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF HITS – TRIBUTE TO DEMOCRACY MONDAY TO FRIDAY AT 18:30

Johannesburg, 5 April 2024– As South Africans celebrate 30 years of democracy this year, SABC1 will commemorate this historical milestone by bringing back the best of the nostalgic content to be broadcast on weekdays on its 18:30 timeslot, starting from Monday the 8th of April 2024.

On Mondays to Thursdays at 18:30, we take the viewers down memory lane with locally produced sitcoms, introducing firstS’Gudi Snaysion Mondays from the 8th of April, chronicling the misadventures of an unemployed man, Sdumo, who is taken in by a family as a lodger and who, despite numerous money-making schemes, somehow never manages to pay his rent, getting by on his ability to charm the ladies.

Starring the late Ray Ntlokwana as a scooter messenger working for an advertising agency,Velaphiwill broadcast on Tuesdays, from the 9th of April, at 18:30Emzini Wezinsizwaon Wednesdays, from the 10th of April at 18:30, takes the viewers through the antics of five adult males who move to a Johannesburg hostel compound to earn a living. They live in Room 8 – the most controversial and popular room of the hostel – and always find themselves on the wrong side of the hostel authorities andMama’s Love, created by the late South African playwright and composer Gibson Kente on Thursdays from the 11th of April. SABC1 will kick off the weekend with a jam-packed entertainment music game show,Jam Alley, at 18:30 from Friday the 12^th of April.

SABC1 pays tribute to the fallen heroes who contributed to the content and left remarkable memories for our viewers.

Rest in Power to the following iconic fallen heroes:

• Daphne Hlomuka – S’Gudi Snaysi
• Gloria Mudau – S’Gudi Snaysi
• Joe Mafela – S’Gudi Snaysi
• David Phetoe – S’Gudi Snaysi/ Velaphi
• Duma Mnembe – Velaphi
• Ray Ntlokwana – Velaphi
• Sam Mabhaso Williams – Velaphi
• Shadrack Ngema – Emzini Wezinsizwa
• Roland Mqwebu – Emzini Wezinsizwa
• Bafana Mlangeni – Emzini Wezinsizwa
• Nyembezi Kunene – Emzini Wezinsizwa
• Washington Sixolo – Emzini Wezinsizwa
• Gibson Kente – Mama’s Love
• Vinolia Mashego – Jam Alley

Angeke Bas’khone, celebrating30 Years of Hits – Tribute to Democracyon weekdays at 18:30, SABC1 Mzansi FoSho!

MEDIA STATEMENT | SABC SPORT TO BROADCAST THE SECOND LEG OF THE QUARTER FINAL MATCH (CAF) OF MAMELODI SUNDOWNS AND YOUNG AFRICANS USING VAR TECHNOLOGY

Johannesburg – Friday, 5 April 2024 – SABC Sport, host broadcaster for the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in South Africa, is proud to announce that the second leg of the quarter final match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Young Africans at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, will be the very first production by SABC Sport, to incorporate Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in the presentation of the match.

SABC Sport will broadcast the match live today at 20h00 on SABC 3. The usage of VAR is a key milestone for SABC Sport as this is a technology enabled match officialinassociation footballwho assists the referee by reviewing decisions using video footage and providing advice to the referee based on those reviews. VAR system keep a record of reviewable incidents and communicate the outcome of a review to broadcasters.

Ms. Keletso Totlhanyo, Head of SABC Sport stated, “This is a very exciting development for SABC Sport and will add a whole new dimension to this league. SABC Sport continuously explores thrilling and innovative ways to present football matches to our diverse audiences. Our teams have been trained to incorporate VAR in the presentation of the match and we promise great entertainment to our viewers”.

Follow SABC Sport and on X , Instagram, and Facebook for updates.

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Ndi ngani Phalaphala FM

Phalaphala FM ndi Radio ya SABC ine i fhulufhedzisa vhathetshelesi uvha navho misi yothe ,musi madakaloni na musi vhatshi tangana na khaedu dzifhio kana dzifhio. Phalaphala FM ndi radio irena ndavha nauvhulunga sialala na bvelele ya Tshivenda ngaugudisa, u funza naubvubvusa. Phalaphala FM idihudza ngauvha navhathetshelesi vhono fhira million yadovha yavha nthesa kha vhathetshelesi vhanofulufhedzea khauthetshelesa phalaphala FM fhedzi.

Radio yono dalelaho mashango davha ono fhira fumbili thanu.Phalaphala FM idihudza ngauvha disela khasho ubva Thohoyandou ,Polokwane na Johannesburg .Phalaphala FM ivha disela khasho ngakha mbekanyamushumo nga mifuda yo fhambanaho Drama,Dza Pfunzo,Vhurereli na dzinwe dzi thusaho vhathetshelesi.Radio irena vhiledzani na dzinwe radio Thobela FM, Munghana Lonene na dzinwe vhoo. Mbekanyamushumo dzi ambaho na muthetshelesi u bva vhutukuni u swika vhualuwa.

By Sharon Ravele

Munghana Lonene FM, Makombandlela!!

Munghana Lonene FM,Makombandlela yiya emahlweni yiku dyondzisa, yi ku nyanyula no ku letela hi minkarhi hinkwayo. Ha ha cepulela hiku Cep..Cep..cepuuuu,lembe xi radio lerintswa ri fikile! Hi swi twile swirilo swa n’wina, Afrika va vulavula yi ta haxiwa tiawara timbirhi hi Khalanga Pat Mathebula, a hi se tshama hi mi dyisa mahlanhla!Majaha mambirhi ya ta ku tisela N’wayitelo hi Mugqivela ku nga Ike Ngobeni na Sydney Baloyi.

N’wana-N’wa-Gee wa ha ta aka mindyangu na wena eka Gongomela, wa ha ta dzudza vurhongo na Xikwembu xa Radio “The Quintonizer “.Phaphama ya ha haxiwa Dj Brian na Connizer, SwaRisima na Khensani Nyango, Dzumba na Mina na Ike Ngobeni, Khoma-Ndlela na Dj Matt na Lindiva.Xiyanimoya xi endla vutomi bya muyingiseri byi va na nkoka.Munghana Lonene FM, Makombandlela .

By Rose Makhubele

DIPHETOGO TSA MAMANEO MO GO THOBELA FM: 2024-25

Go thoma ka la pele Moranang (Aporele) Thobela FM e tlo ba le diphetogo tša mananeo mo gare ga beke le mafelelong a beke. Diphetogo tša ngwaga wa 2024/25 ga di kaalo gomme tšona di eme ka tsela ye:

· Lenaneo la Mesong – Ditlalemesole tlo gašwa ke Leornard ‘Lenny T’ Legodi le Lethabo ‘Lejoy ‘Mathathogo thoma ka 06h00-09h00 Mošupologo go fihla ka Labohlano.Ga bjale lenaneo la mesong le be le swerwe ke Leornard Legodi le Poelano Setwaba

· Lenaneo la mosegare la mmino – E ba lenna le tlo gašwa ke Mankoko-Baby go thoma ka iri ya 13h00-15h00 Mošuplogo go fihla ka Labohlano. Mankoko o be a gaša lenaneo la mathapama Ntšhirogele 15h00-18h00

· Thobela e kgonne go thiba di-ri tše pedi tšeo go tšona go bego go ralokwa mmino fela ntle le mogaši( Automation) Mošupologo go fihla Labohlano. Gona fao gohlomilwe lenaneo le le mpsha –Ditorong Tša Ka. Lona le tlo gašwa keSandile Dikgarigo thoma 01h00-03h00 Mošupologo go fihla ka Labohlano. Sandile o be a gaša lenaneo la mathapama- Ntshirogele 15h00-18h00

· Lenaneo la Mathapama- Ntšhirogele le tlo gašwa ke Skhumbuzo Mbatha le Poelano Setwabago thoma ka 15h00-18h00.

· Lenaneo la Sontaga la mmino- Melodi ya boiketlo 11h00-13h00, le tlo gašwa ke Sandile Dikgari. Peleng lenaneo le , le be le gašwa ke Skhumbuzo Mbatha..

Thobela FM e hlohleletšabatheeletši go theeletša setiši se ka go ya go 87.6 MHZ – 92.1 MHZ diyalemoyeng tša bona. Gape ba ka hwetsa Thobela FM mo go www.thobelafm livego mararankodi a leago (website) gape le kanaleng ya 815 mo go DSTV, ntle le fao re hwetšagala go SABCPlus.

Issued By: Mmankwe Sebola

Thobela FM Programme Manager

MEDIA STATEMENT | SABC NEWS LEADS THE PACK AND INTRODUCES NEW EXCITING PROGRAMMING

Johannesburg–Saturday, 30 March 2024–As the country gears up for the General Elections and celebrates 30-years of democracy, SABC News fuses experience and youthful energy in its new line-up.SABC News proudly stands tall as the trailblazer, the trendsetter and the country’s news leader as it retains its top position in both the satellite and free to air news market.

This leading news service produces and continue to be the training ground for the country’s top talent who continue to excel and contribute to the industry.

The Group Executive for News and Current Affairs, Mr. Moshoeshoe Monare stated that “In our latest triumph, we’re thrilled to introduce a stellar lineup of programs and anchors that undoubtedly keep the SABC News as a credible source of news. Millions of South Africans trust and rely on our content and information”.

The audiences will be treated to a brand-new hard-hitting show,‘Face the Nation’with the incomparableClement Manyathela, where tough questions are tackled, and leaders will be held accountable.In addition, SABC News is thrilled to announce the launch of the new feature,‘Explain and Verify’, a fact-check show.‘Explain and Verify’will delve deep into critical issues, providing in-depth analysis, verification, and clear explanations to ensure our audience is well-informed. This will help decipher any misinformation and disinformation that have become a global phenomenon.

The compelling young and dynamicAyanda Nyathiwill set the agenda in the mid-morning show‘The Agenda’,weekdays. Additionally, the dynamic and knowledgeableMfundoMabalanejoins the prime-time‘Full View’team, which is the SABC News’s premier daily show.‘The Late Edition’, the news wrap show, will provide late-night breaking news with the captivatingMpho Sitholeto cap off the news day.

Mr Monare further stated that “‘We are excited to introduce‘Democracy 30’, a special initiative to celebrate our nation’s democracy. Through this program, the vibrantOliver Dicksonwill take stock of our journey, reflecting on where we come from as a nation and providing platforms to South Africans to express and reflect on their experiences. We are also bringing viewers rolling coverage of the general elections through town Halls from all corners of the most remote village to the bustling Metros of South Africa in all indigenous languages.On the‘Election360’special, Sakina KamwendoandBlain Hermanwill host the political party debates”.

SABC News remain committed to ensuring that its programming adhere to the values as encapsulated in the SABC’s Editorial Policy and continue to l provide fair coverage and remain independent and impartial.

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

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MEDIA STATEMENT | RADIO 2000 iYOUTH ENDALA LINEUP 2024/25

Johannesburg- Thursday, 28 March 2024–RADIO 2000 is pleased to announce itslineup effective 1 April 2024. RADIO 2000 has established itself as the premium national urban adult contemporary radio station in South Africa. The station has recorded audience increases of over 170 000 listeners from March 2023 to date, whilst entrenching itself in the hearts of its listener.

With a lineup that boasts some of the most notable household names in the industry, the station keeps on delivering on their mandate which has seen it achieve and surpass the two million audience mark.

RADIO 2000 is excited to launch a new breakfast show to be anchored by one of the most revered personalities in South Africa, radio host, media personality, philanthropist, and businessman Sibusiso ‘DJ Sbu’ Leope. DJ Sbu is back on radio after almost a decade away and he promises that South Africa’s mornings will never be the same again as we usher in a new breakfast show together with the current team of Nathi Ndamase as co-presenter and Lelo Mzaca as the sports anchor. As part of the show’s introduction, listeners will have an opportunity to give the show a name with prizes up for grabs. Until then the #NoNameBreakfastShow airs weekdays, 06h00-09h00.

RADIO 2000 is also happy to announce that award winning producer, artist, businessman, DJ and hitmakerTlou Cleopas Monyepao aka ‘DJ Cleo’ will be joining the station. Thewinner of several music awards – DJ Cleo with his wealth of musical knowledgewill host a brand-new dance show ‘The Eskhaleni Party’ Fridays,22h00 – 00h00.TheLook forward to starting your weekends with DJ Cleo on RADIO 2000 as well as his mixes on selected station shows.

The rest of your favourite weekday daytime lineup remains unchanged with the vibrant Ntombi Phiri onBetter Together, 09h00 – 12h00,David Mashabela returns with another season ofThe Royal Playground,12h00 – 15h00 while Paul Mnisi drives you home together with his team Isaac Gampu and Lonwabo Nkohla on sports duty onThe Drive Connection,15h00 – 18h00.

The station bids farewell to radio legend Lewis Mpotseng Tshinaba aka Glen Lewis, whose journey with RADIO 2000 comes to an end after hosting the breakfast show in the past year and afternoon drive show in 2022-23 lineup. The much-loved talent will present his last show on 29 March 2024. The station management thanks Glen for all his work and being part of the team that has grown the station and wish him all the very best in his future plans.

Fortune Combo Business Manager, Mr Anthony Soglo said ”RADIO 2000 is blessed to have a team of passionate professional broadcasters and talent who understand the vision of being a listener centric station targeting our iYouth Endala listeners. We welcome our new talent and know that they fit our presenter profile who understand our target audience and will assist in further creating an environment for our commercial stakeholders to thrive. As part of our offering in the new radio year, we look forward to the launch of our brand-new bespoke RADIO 2000 website and APP to keep us even closer to our listeners”.

The rest of the lineup remains unchanged.

For more information visitwww.radio2000.co.zaor our social media platforms @Radio2000_ZA.

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

Seapolelomv@sabc.co.za| T. 011 714 3057 | C. 073 6881590

MEDIA STATEMENT | LIGWALAGWALA FM MAKES EXCITING CHANGES TO ITS 2024 LINE-UP

Mbombela – Thursday, 28 March 2024– The SABC’s Siswati broadcasting radio station,Ligwalagwala FM,is celebrating its 42^ndanniversary in 2024 and the station has several thrilling activities in store for its listeners.With effect from April 1, 2024,Ligwalagwala FM will make changes to its line-up with the aim of ensuring that the station continues to be counted among the best in the country. The station currently has a listenership of over 1.3million and is continuing its growth trajectory on digital media. With these exciting changes, listeners can expect more education, information, and entertainment from their Pride of The Nation.

Ligwalagwala FM listeners will see one of Mpumalanga’s most celebrated comedians, Ngcozi Yebo, joining the station’s breakfast team.The multi-talented Ngcozi Yebo joins theKusile Mzansi Showto add some comical flavor to the show which is hosted by the equally gifted DJ Madumane and sports anchor and former professional footballer, Mduduzi Makwakwa, aka ‘Nsimbi’.Another change the station is making will see theAfternoon Drive Show, change its name to Siyahamba Manje Drive ‘SMD’, with Thandeka Tonga, aka, TDK joins Fortune Ntekati and Senzo S, produced by DJ Shabbisto. Nobuhle Ndlovu will now host her solo show,The Hit Parade, on Saturdays.TDKwill also continue with her one-woman Sunday show,Siyadvumisawhich is now extended from 07h00 – 10h00.

The 18h00-00h00 Saturday slots are swapping which will now seeThe Zonefrom 18h00-21h00 being renamed to‘LFM Es’khaleni’hosted by The Prince’ and the 21h00-00h00 named ‘Groover nge Swagg’with the versatile Andiswa Sifunda ‘Bono Swagg’. The seasoned Mawe2N will now host theKusa Kusa Show, which airs between 03h00 – 06h00 on weekends.Expect a revitalised Saturday mid-morning show with traditional music and everything traditional on“Giy’uphoseke”that will now be presented by the award-winning DJ Choraal.

One of the station’s most loved presenters, Lungile Mhango, will continue doingTfokomalaNami Showbetween 09h00 – 12h00 on weekdays with her weekly contributors, Alex Mthethwa for Khuluma Alex and Make Pule for Asitsetsi Siyalungisa.Hlengiwe Sindane, Simphiwe Hlabangane, T-Boy, Fanie Ndinisa ‘Shlabani’ and Sweet Mike continue to form part of the station’s exciting line-up on and off-air. The station’s legendary duo of Shakes Nkuna and Bheki Nxumalo will continue to offer best Sunday evening programming withSidla Ngaloludzalaand theAfro Jazz Showrespectively.

Mpumalanga Combo Business Manager, Nkosinathi Ntuli said that “With the station turning 42 this year, it is important that we continuously reinvent ourselves as a radio station by enhancing our presenter line-up and programming offering to ensure that we stay relevant and go on to reach greater heights on traditional and newer media platforms”.

Ligwalagwala FM Program Schedule and Line-up FY2024/25

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MEDIA STATEMENT | IKWEKWEZI FM 2024-2025 LINE-UP

Johannesburg – Thursday, 28 March 2024 – Ikwekwezi FM, a South African radio station that prides itself in being the only national radio station that broadcasts in isiNdebele is excited to announce its lineup which will take effect from 1 April 2024.

This lineup aims to intensify the evident growth by continuing to strive to reach greater audience share through on-air programmes, digital content and taking the brand to thepeople. The station continues to provide credible and innovative content through the variety of shows with minor changes that will enhance listener experience.

On weekdays, listeners can expect to start their day with the multi-talented Mvelo , on Vuka Uzithathe, on Mondays & Tuesdays between 03h00 to 05h00 and the original one, Jay Dee, taking over from Wednesday to Friday.

The station will continue serenating its listeners with the multi-talented awesome trio affectionately known as BBM – Bobo, Bussai and McDonald on Sivukile Breakfast Show between 06h00 – 09h00, and expect an even better mid-morning show, with the versatile Gusheshe ensuring that their 09h00 to 12h00 is filled with music, entertainment and education on Emthonjeni, The vibrant award-winning Biziwe will ensure that lunch is extended to three hours with Siditjhile Midday Show from 12h00 to 15h00 and one of the best on-air duos currently, DJ-Rvoonah and Big Joe, will continue holding down the forth on the fast-paced and repackaged Sibuya Nawe Express Lane.

Local and international hip-hop will kick-start the weekend when Thisila comes on-air on Siyithoma la between 19h00 – 21h00 on Fridays. Expect his wittiness to entertain listeners as he will be playing the best traditional music on Kusile on Saturdays and beautiful gospel music on Sundays from 03h00 – 06h00. The Best Traditional Radio Presenter winner, Mawaza, will be going for more awards as he drives Siyatjhagala which will be packed with more isiNdebele traditional music on Saturdays 07h00 – 09:00. DJ Mpumi will host the vibrant Jika Majika on Saturdays, 09h00 – 12h00, with Sbu Kurnarha, the flamboyant voice of the station, taking up a bigger role behind the mic as the new host of Tjhida Ngitjhudule and replacing legendary J.A.B.U who will be taking up more responsibilities behind the scenes while still hosting Ngezikhamba Nomoya on Sundays from 12h00 – 15h00.

“This exciting lineup indicates the station’s appreciation of the gains that have been achieved and demonstrates a desire for more growth and impact on-air, on digital platforms and on the ground”, said Mpumalanga Combo Business Manager, Nkosinathi Ntuli.

Ikwekwezi FM 2024/2025 Schedule

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

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