Mpumalanga’s commercial radio station, RISE fm, introduced its new line-up at Khayalami Hotel on Friday, October 31.

This line-up is designed to strengthen its on-air presence and position the station as the preferred choice for the province.

The refreshed schedule, which officially took effect from November 1, features the return of some of Mpumalanga’s beloved radio personalities and the introduction of dynamic new shows to re-energise the station’s offering.

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Leading the charge is Thebigzill Onair, who has come back to host RISE fm’s brand-new breakfast show, Good Morning Mpumalanga, alongside Zilungile Mnisi on news and GTZ on sports.

Another familiar voice making her return is Mpumi Mbethe, who has joined the station from Ligwalagwala FM to host The Midday Escape.

“This programme will feel like you are in a coffee shop with a friend during your lunch break. You don’t want the conversation to end, even when it is time to go back to work,” said Mbethe.

Lilly Wa Ga Makofane will be hosting The Best Route, in which she will be joined by Andile Nkosi and Nosipho Hadebe.

Tlotlang Moletsane has taken over the newly streamlined mid-morning show, The Affair. Beauty Selala-Mdluli is on news and Princess M serves as show producer.

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According to the station manager, Makhosi Khoza, the changes are part of a bold strategy to shake up the market and reaffirm the station’s appeal to listeners and advertisers alike.

Khoza, who was recently appointed, has introduced the new strategies. “We are reclaiming our position as the cool kids everyone wants to hang out with. These changes are not just about programming, they are about connecting deeply with Mpumalanga’s people and culture,” he said.