"We believe it is important to keep the sound of the station fresh while at the same time not being disruptive to the listener," says RISE FM's general manager Lance Claasen.

"We have accomplished that by introducing some fantastic new talent. We are excited to introduce Carol Hobbs, the 2023 winner in the TV and Radio category of M&G 200 young people under 35, to the afternoon drive to be paired with Bonginkosi Zulu (Thebigzill Onair). We have also added the talented Khutso Mamabolo (Vibe) on Saturday afternoons," adds Claasen.

Claasen also announced the station's ongoing hunt for up-and-coming talent.

"For listeners with ambitions of being a presenter on RISE FM, go to the myRISEfm app and send a voice message with your best radio link. Spots are still available in the RISE FM line-up for Mpumalanga's hidden talents, and you could be the next big thing," concludes Claasen.

The full RISE FM line-up includes the following:

Weekdays: Monday to Friday

06:00 to 09:00
RISE FM will have an all-female breakfast team with Jennifer Lubisi (JT) hosting, Zilungile Mnisi on the news and Nosipho Hadebe on the sport. JT is now Mpumalanga's Official Aunty with the advent of the Kids-in-60sec quiz every morning at 07:10. She recently hosted a breakfast for children from Emalahleni (Witbank) and Middleburg.

09:00 to midday
Tlotlang Moletsane will inspire and motivate the province between 09:00 and midday on weekdays.

Midday to 15:00
Kedebone Mkhabela (The Fabulous Mizz K) will continue to keep audiences laughing and entertained with a mixture of entertainment news and fun talk topics.

15:00 to 17:00
Carol Hobbs and Thebigzill Onair will take listeners home, ensuring they get updated on news and traffic.

17:00 to 17:30
Taking Care of Business is hosted by the energetic Wandile Mazibuko. 

17:30 to 19:00
Marawa Sports Worldwide is hosted by the multiple award-winning Robert Marawa.

19:00 to 20:00
RISE FM in 60 Minutes is hosted by Musa Sikhosana, who takes an in-depth look at Mpumalanga and South African politics.

20:00 to 23:00
Fezile Manzini navigates through domestic issues, helping listeners with everything from coping in their relationships to finding jobs.

Weekends

06:00 to 09:00
Princess Mobeng (Princess M) will take her audience on a tour of Mpumalanga every tour weekend, whether it be the Panorama Route or the coalfields of Emalahleni. She will explore every part of the province.

09:00 to midday
Lilly Makofane (Lilly Wa Ga Makofane) makes her way from the afternoon drive to host the RISE FM top 30. 

Midday to 15:00
Vibe is a new-old voice on the station, returning to RISE FM after many years.

15:00 to 18:00
Sibo 'The Queen' Pilson comes earlier to get the weekend started. 

For more information, visit www.radio-south-africa.co.za.