5FM has announced its line-up changes that will take effect as of Monday, 1 July. The station, which says that it has been consistently moving from strength to strength — will introduce more talent that is geared to “set the airwaves on fire”.
5 Breakfast, weekdays from 06:00 to 09:00, will now be hosted by radio powerhouse Nick Hamman, who is currently the host of 5 Drive. He’ll join Thabo Baloyi, Xoli Zondo and Marli van Eeden.
5 Drive, weekdays from 15:00 to 18:00, sees Zanele Potelwa taking over as host, moving from 5 Lunch, joined by Nick Archibald, who will be moving from the Top 40 on 5 to co-host the show and anchor traffic.
Yanga Mjoli, currently Zanele’s partner in crime, will also be joining the 5 Drive team, moving from 5 Lunch to 5 Drive to bring listeners all the breaking news they need to know. 5 Mid-mornings, weekdays from 09:00 to midday, will now feature news slots as well, with Yonaka Theledi, a familiar voice on 5FM’s weekend news slots, joining Stephanie Be in studio.
5 Lunch, weekdays from midday to 15:00, will see Lula Odiba, a brand-new addition to the 5FM team, moving in behind the mic as host, with 5 Drive’s Nadia Romanos moving to the 5 Lunch news desk.
The station says that Weekends on 5FM will be a music-filled affair, with hit after hit of all the favourite tunes, the hottest new releases, and remixes.
According to the station, Fridays will keep the banger-pumping favorites in place, with The Roger Goode Show on 5 with Roger Goode airing from 18:00 to 22:00, and In Das We Trust on 5 with Das Kapital airing from 22:00 to 01:00, bringing the vibe and setting the tone for an epic weekend.
The Saturday line-up will welcome Its Harry, baby! with Harrison Mkhize, who currently hosts 5 Weekend Nights as host of the Top 40 on 5, airing between 10:00 and 14:00. The Saturday Sizzle on 5 with Austin Cassim will be extended to run from 18:00 to 21:00, with his brother and fellow CINIMIN deck dominator Kyle Cassim moving back to the Saturday 21:00 to midnight slot for The Kyle Cassim Show on 5.
The station says that on Sundays, Nutty Nys will still be bringing the heat between 18:00 and 21:00 with Sunday Sessions on 5. This will now be followed by a brand-new show, 5 Hip-Hop Nights, from 21:00 to midnight, hosted by Lula Odiba.
Noni Radebe, who hosts The Wakeup Call on Good Hope FM after winning the Campus DJ Search in 2020, joins the station as a stand-in presenter.
5FM and Good Hope FM PCS combo business manager Masixole Mdingane says, “This lineup is testament to our commitment to amplifying the 5 Nation’s experience through entertainment, music, news and engaging dialogue — not just riding the waves in the dynamic world of radio but making them.”
“It’s all about authentically connecting with the youth and moving them. It also gives us an opportunity to push boundaries and create innovative solutions for our clients in ways never imagined before. This makes 5FM the ultimate destination for brands looking to connect with young minds that shape the future,” Mdingane concluded.