Having paved the way for young talent over the years, YFM is raising the bar again with its carefully handpicked selection of young talent spearheading the new school revolution. Leading the pack is heavyweight Tholi B, who comes with years of experience and true YFM DNA, making him the perfect choice to take over the afternoon drive time show.

In a bold move, the station is following up on its commitment to placing young talent in primetime spots. Former UJ FM campus DJ, Bryce ‘AnkleTap’ Clarke, will now host ‘The Tap Mansion’ from 12:00 to 15:00. This new show marks another historical milestone, as ‘Ankletap’ becomes the first white DJ in a primetime slot, since the inception of the station. Mo Flava will remain in his breakfast show slot.

Leading the new young blood crew is former Voice of Wits DJ and one of South Africa’s most recognisable faces from his days as a YoTV presenter, Musa Mthombeni. Also joining the team is sassy and spunky actress Thando Thabethe, famed for her role in SABC1’s My Perfect Family. This young talent, like Mthombeni, gained valuable radio training during her time spent at campus radio UJ FM.

“YFM has always groomed young talent, giving them a commercial platform in the industry. Our new line-up offers some of the hottest and best young DJs in the game today,” says YFM programming manager, Tumelo Diaho-Monaheng.

Another new development set to hit the YFM airwaves on 2 April is a new music mix format - YTKO. YTKO promises to deliver a lively party atmosphere, turning any dull weekday at the office into a weekend session at the club. This new daily mix feature, packed with good pure music, is geared up and ready to introduce a new era in South African DJ culture.

“This is a true coming of age story as a brand. YFM has come full circle, and with the introduction of YTKO, the texture of live mixes on radio will be transformed and perfected. YFM ignites your passion and sets your soul on fire, whatever space the listener is in, and we aim to make them move!” says Monaheng.

Carrying weight in each of their respective musical genres and finely selected from the underground scene, YFM also welcomes a new cutting edge mix DJ team with DJ Shimza, dynamic Miss Cosmo, Just Mo, Jose Chave and Zan-D.

“Our strategy and direction for the station is informed by the same basic principles – the development of young radio talent and playing the freshest and hottest music,” says Monaheng. “Music will always be YFM’s core offering and we continuously strive for new ways to deliver the best music to the youth.”

YFM will also bid farewell to personality Dineo Ranaka, whose tenure as the first female afternoon drive time DJ over the past three years was an important milestone for the station, as well as Y Academy graduate Bujy.

The 2011 programming line-up is as follows:

Monday to Friday:

00:00 to 3:00: Musa Mthombeni
3:00 to 6:00: Thando Thabethe
6:00 to 9:00: Mo Flava
9:00 to 10:00: Hot99
- Monday - B&ampE with Motso
- Tuesday - R&ampB with The Twinz
- Wednesday - Kwaito with Stapura
- Thursday - Hip Hop with Siz
- Friday - Dance with Just Mo
10:00 to 12:00: Zama Dube
12:00 to 15:00: Ankletap
15:00 to 18:00: Tholi B
18:00 to 18:30: YTKO
18:30 to 21:00: DJ Warras
21:00 to 22:00: Hot99
22:00 to 00:00: Speciality
- Monday - Live n ReYired
- Tuesday - Up Close ‘n Personal
- Wednesday - Ragga with Admiral&ampJah Seed
- Thursday - The Full Clip with Siz n Scoop
- Friday - Defected

Saturday and Sunday:

00:00 to 3:00: DJ Sabby
3:00 to 6:00: YFM Playground
6:00 to 9:00: Pearl
9:00 to 12:00: Mulo&ampMotso
12:00 to 15:00: Bonang
15:00 to 18:00 (Saturdays): The Warehouse
15:00 to 18:00 (Sundays): Top 40 - Linda Mbuso
18:00 to 21:00: The Twins
21:00 to 00:00 (Saturdays): Linda Mbuso
21:00 to 00:00 (Sundays): rotational slot