The country has been waiting with baited breaths for the new line-up for the largest commercial radio station, Metro FM which will be effective from Monday 3 April 2023.?

?STARTING  FRESH?

Well, the wait is over and people can stop doing the guesting game as the station has released the new time slots. In a statement from the SABC, "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 'DJ Sabby' Mtshali is the new host of 'METRO FM Breakfast', will be joined by one of South Africa's dynamic and influential stars, Candice 'Kandice Kardashian' Coulsen. The show, broadcast weekdays from 06:00 ?" 09:00, promises to be high energy, fast-paced and engaging.'

NEWBIES AND TAKE-OVERS

?Former Y fm host, 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 to the highly popular segment 'Ask a Man'. "The station also welcomes  Faith Mangope as the new host of 'METRO FM Talk', from Monday to Thursday 19:00 ?"21:00, replacing Ayabonga Cawe. Faith is a highly experienced broadcaster, entrepreneur, and businesswoman.

CREATING NEW OPPORTUNITIES

?The station says they are also excited to launch its new digital offering 'Metro FM OFF-AIR, to be presented by Ayabonga Cawe and it 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 Ryanthe DJ on 'The Urban Beat', Fridays and Saturdays from 22:00 -00:00,' the statement says. "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 ?" 09:00promises to deliver the freshest in entertainment, lifestyle, sports, food and community-focused projects.'

WHAT MANAGEMENT SAYS

The '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 'TheEncore'. 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 says that, "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 listeners, clients, and strategic stakeholders. We remain committed to delivering exceptional content, with a focus on creativity and innovation.'

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