Y says that Club Y is fusing the current hit makers with some new players, including Shakes x Les, Thee Buhle, Ggoldie, Lesedi The DJ, Rarri, Venom, DJ Pedabotic, Legendary Crisp, DJ Zan-D, DJ Samba and Just Mo.
Weekday mornings will feature The Way Up, hosted by Nia Brown and Okay Wasabi from 05:00 to 09:00. Xtremme will now be joined by show contributor Noni Khumalo on Morning Break from 09:00 to 12:00. The Lunch League with Caddy and Yvtte will continue in the 12:00 to 15:00 slot, says the radio station.
Y says that Ayanda MVP will continue hosting Home Run on weekdays from 15:00 to 18:00 and will now be joined by Y's newest recruit, Sinaye. The reality TV star will stay on after 18:00 and anchor his own hour-long Happy Hour show.
According to the radio station, Club Y moves in with the 19:00 to 20:00 slot, followed by Tulz Madala and Dimpho Mokgotho in the 20:00 to 22:00 time frame with UNCENSORED. Savage Nights hosted by Thabo X alongside Shamiso closes off the evening from 22:00 to 00:00 on Sunday to Wednesday.
Sizwe M, a familiar voice on Y, takes the lead on weekend mornings with Wake 'n Shake on Saturdays and Sundays, followed by Sunday Feels Part I from 06:00 to 10:00. Meanwhile, 2024's BeTheNext winner, Karen Mthethwa will host two shows: The Glow Up from 10:00 to 14:00 and Sunday Feels Part II, also airing at the same time on Sundays.
Y has also launched three new digital shows:
- Tell Us Y, hosted by Hey Shawty
- Culture Unlocked, hosted by Perceey ASF, and
- 'Yonda Way,' hosted by Zingah.
This shows forms part of Y's innovative 'Beyond FM' strategy, which aims to expand the station's reach and bring fresh, engaging content to a broader audience. These dynamic new presenters will bring their unique voices and perspectives to the station, creating an even more vibrant content experience for our online followers with their unique styles and expertise, keeping followers engaged and connected across the various social media channels, says the radio station.
"Y listeners can expect a lineup full of captivating, thought-provoking content that speaks to their needs while keeping it fresh, exciting and most importantly relevant. And with our ongoing commitment in building new talent, the inclusion of new voices will also bring new energy to the airwaves, enriching the experience for Y's dedicated and new audiences," says Y's Content Manager, Phindi Ziqubu.
Looking at the year ahead, Y's MD Haseena Cassim, says, "We've always been bold at Y, and this year's lineup will once again prove this. As much as the 2025 lineup still includes some of your current favourites, the new faces will join them in bringing on fresh and dynamic elements to the station to push the platform to new heights in the year ahead. And Y NOT? Be unstoppable in everything you do, a slogan Y stands firmly for."
The radio station concludes that this year, the station bids farewell to two members, Supta and Mthaux, who will always be a part of Y's DNA. The station wishes them all the best in their future endeavors and will certainly miss them both dearly.
For more information, visit www.yfm.co.za. You can also follow Y on Facebook, X, Instagram, or on TikTok.
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