Good Hope FM has announced that A-list presenter, actress, model, MC, voice artist, life coach, speaker and philanthropist Mishka Loesch will be joining the station on Monday, May 1. She’ll be moving in behind the mic on The Big Breakfast with Stan Mars — the hottest radio breakfast show in the Mother City as a news anchor.

Loesch was part of the on-air team at the station before but took a little over a year’s break to focus on a new business venture.

“I had to make a choice then, and even though it was 100% the correct decision for me at the time, I am so thrilled to be back,” Loesch said. “The business is in a great place, and I am ready to have my voice heard again. I am especially thrilled because I’m back in a brand-new role, a new team and a new time slot — exciting times.”

Loesch says that coming from a TV background, where many broadcasts aren’t live, radio appeals to her because of its immediacy, the fact that it sees one’s personality and your mind taking center stage, and the fact that it provides a connection with listeners on a level that is unique and truly special.

Loesch adds, “I’ve worked with both Stan and producer Andriques (Petersen) before on weekends and they are incredible people. Both took me under their wings when I was a newbie. Dalin Oliver is just the funniest and kindest person and being part of a team that’s absolutely committed to building something great, something next level is something I’m super stoked about.”

Good Hope FM’s program manager Gerard Muller concludes, “The entire Good Hope FM team is amped to have Loesch back. She brings an ideal set of broadcast expertise, a passion for being in the know, warmth and compassion, personality and an amazing sense of humor to the station. Add this kind of spice to Cape Town’s Original breakfast show and you have recipe that’ll keep even more listeners tuned — Mother City and beyond.”