Y, VIBRATING ON A HIGH FREQUENCY
Y, VIBRATING ON A HIGH FREQUENCY
Johannesburg, South Africa – Y, South Africa’s trailblazing commercial radio station known for its commitment to showcasing emerging talent and pushing the boundaries of conventional broadcasting, is thrilled to announce its 2024 lineup, effective April 2nd.
With its bold moves in the last year, Y continues to maintain its success in the market – seeing not just listenership increases but a remarkably positive brand perception.
A Word from Y’s Managing Director
“Staying true to Y’s daring nature, we transformed the line-up last year and it sure paid off. The 2024/2025 lineup is an amplification of the station’s winning formula and this year we are adding the perfect new voices to our platforms.”
– Haseena Cassim, Y’s Managing Director
Weekday Lineup: The Heart of Y
Kickstarting weekday mornings, Nia Brown, Mthaux and Okay Wasabi return with The Way Up from 05:00 to 09:00.
Xtremme continues to entertain and empower listeners on Morning Break between 09:00 and 12:00.
The Lunch League hosted by Lula Odiba and Caddy will remain dominating the 12:00 – 15:00 slot.
The station is excited to have Ayanda MVP remaining in the driver’s seat for the afternoon drive, weekdays 15:00-18:00 on Home Run.
Supta keeps listeners Unlocked Monday to Thursday from 19:00-22:00 and adds more dimension to the 8pm talk hour this year.
Tulz Madala Returns
Tulz Madala, who’s no stranger to the station, takes the leading role on weekend breakfast with Kickstart Café from 06:00-10:00 on Saturdays and Sunday Feels from 06:00-10:00 on Sundays. He will also be hosting weekday pre-breakfast from 03:00-05:00 Monday to Wednesday on Breaking Dawn.
New Voices Joining Y
Shamiso Mosaka – The Rizz
Joining the Y weekend lineup is TV presenter, model and now radio broadcaster Shamiso Mosaka with The Rizz on Saturday afternoons from 17:00 to 18:00. The Rizz is set to give listeners global music magic where “borders blur and music unites” says Y’s music curator, Codi Dinca.
Cesare “Hype” Morey – Hype Factory
Y also welcomes innovator and events tastemaker, Cesare “Hype” Morey to the family. Hype will be hosting Hype Factory on Friday evenings 21:00-00:00 showcasing the best of the global dance music scene.
Sizwe Mngomezulu – The Wave
Runner up of #BeTheNext Season 2, Sizwe Mngomezulu puts his name to the Saturday and Sunday 00:00-02:00 timeslot on The Wave.
Majorsteez On The Streets – Extended
Listeners will be overjoyed to hear more of Majorsteez On The Streets as the culture show extends to two-hours on Thursday nights from 22:00-00:00.
A Fond Farewell
The station bids farewell this year to OG Samke, who has been a valuable member of the Y family for a number of years. We wish OG Samke only the best in his future endeavors and trust that he will always be a part of the Y DNA.
The Playground: Unearthing New Talent
Y, staying true to its promise, continues to unearth new talent and provide broadcast opportunities to aspiring on-air personalities on The Playground slot – Thursday and Friday mornings from 03:00-05:00 and Saturday and Sunday mornings from 02:00-06:00.
A Word from Y’s Content Manager
“Listeners can expect the line-up to deliver entertaining, thought provoking, engaging, experiential and actionable content that continues to match listeners’ needs and elevate their energy to a higher frequency.”
– Phindi Ziqubu, Y’s Content Manager
In 2024, Y vibrates with the frequency that asks: Y NOT?
How to Listen
Listen to Y via streaming on the YFM App, yfm.co.za, OpenView HD, DStv Channel 859 or on FM 99.2.
Y 2024/2025 FULL LINEUP (Effective 2 April)
MONDAY – WEDNESDAY
- 03:00–05:00 Breaking Dawn – Tulz Madala
MONDAY – FRIDAY
- 05:00-09:00 The Way Up – Nia Brown, Mthaux & Okay_Wasabi
- 09:00-12:00 Morning Break – Xtremme
- 12:00-15:00 The Lunch League – Lula Odiba & Caddy
- 15:00-18:00 Home Run – Ayanda MVP
- 18:00-19:00 YTKO
YTKO ROTATING DJs
- MONDAY – Legendary Crisp
- TUESDAY – Just Mo & Dj Zan-D
- WEDNESDAY – KMAT
- THURSDAY – Venom
- FRIDAY – Supta
MONDAY – THURSDAY
- 19:00-22:00 Unlocked – Supta
SUNDAY & MONDAY
- 22:00-00:00 Xtra Nights – Thabo X
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY
- 22:00-00:00 Nights Like This – Yvette Floss
THURSDAY
- 22:00-00:00 On The Streets – Majorsteez
FRIDAY
- 19:00-21:00 The A-Class Experience – Supta
- 21:00-00:00 Hype Factory – Hype
SATURDAY
- 00:00-02:00 The Wave – Sizwe Mngomezulu
- 06:00-10:00 Kickstart Café – Tulz Madala
- 10:00-14:00 The D-Spot – Dimpho Mokgotho
- 14:00-17:00 Supreme Saturdays – Thabo X
- 17:00-18:00 The Rizz – Shamiso Mosaka
- 18:00-20:00 All Girls On Deck – Dj Fae Fae
- 20:00-00:00 In The Ring – Just Mo & Dj Zan-D
- 00:00-02:00 The Wave – Sizwe Mngomezulu
SUNDAY
- 06:00-10:00 Sunday Feels – Tulz Madala
- 10:00-14:00 Sunday Feels – Dimpho Mokgotho
- 14:00-18:00 The Global Experience – Just Mo
- 18:00-22:00 Sundaze – Fif_Laaa
Y 2024/2025 – Vibrating on a Higher Frequency. Y NOT?
