Good Hope FM's Weekend Special presenter and MC for the event Carissa Cupido says, "It's a day of celebrating Cape Town's original with music, mixes, news, content, competitions and major festivals and events in and around the Mother City that truly moves our audience."
"Following our brand relaunch in February 2023, we've seen some solid growth at the station. Being the first station to bring exciting events like R&B lunches to South Africa, being the preferred media partner to ULTRA, and being nominated for seven SA Radio Awards, we're making some serious waves," adds Cupido.
Station management reemphasises that, in keeping with a winning recipe for growth, engagement and solid client ROI, changes have been kept to a minimum.
Saturdays will see Lord Veezus ('LV') presenting a new, dance show called The Clubhouse from 22:00 to 01:00. Fauzia Bull has moved to Sundays from 22:00 to 01:00 for her new show called Sunday Chilla.
The station adds that former part-time news presenter Meghan Hector is now presenting news on Weekend Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday between 06:00 and 09:00, as well as on The Sunday Feela with Rinaldo Felaar on Sunday mornings from 09:00 to midday.
Zahraa Schroeder is now presenting news on The Weekend Special with Carissa Cupido on Saturdays and Sundays from 15:00 to 18:00.
The station also announced that it will be kicking into high gear with some exciting events and community initiatives. These include a celebration of '30 years of democracy' with location-based outside broadcasts — the first two at the District 6 Museum and Iziko museum respectively, with Robben Island likely to follow.
'Keep Cape Town Warm' will be one of the biggest drives in the city to protect those most vulnerable from the bitter cold, according to the station.
Goodhope FM says that it will go on the road with listeners with the Big Stan Taxi — driving listeners to work and school in style while broadcasting live — and Saaiman Says Live Sessions to promote Cape Town's up-and-coming artists through intimate and epic free performances at the Sea Point auditorium.
Good Hope FM's programme manager Gerard Muller says, "It's a proud day for us to celebrate our successes, to look at a stellar line-up and our newly branded studios, as well as our plans for the future and know that Cape Town's original and best is just getting better."
"We're on a great trajectory and our listeners, as well as clients from local, regional, national and multi-national brands are really feeling Good Hope FM's vibe and punching power," adds Muller.
"We're looking forward to what lies ahead and, of course, to continue pushing the boundaries of great radio," Muller concludes.
For more information, visit www.goodhopefm.co.za. You can also follow Good Hope FM on Facebook, X, or on Instagram.
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