Two of South Africa’s hottest talent join Y

Y continues to open up the industry this programming year. Newly unearthed and seasoned broadcasters will share space on the airwaves and other Y platforms.

Actor, TV presenter and now radio broadcaster Caddy (full name Teboho Tsotetsi) is the host of Fresh by Caddy on Saturdays from 2pm to 6pm. Better known for his role in the local production Legacy and 2021 GQ’s best-dressed winner, he says that joining Y has long been an aspiration of his. “I’ve always wanted to join the freshest radio station in South Africa and look forward to covering what’s trending in street culture, music and fashion.”

Former Tuks FM DJ, Dimpho Mokgotho, will now host The D Spot on Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm. She’ll drive the musical experience of Sunday Feels from 10 am to 2 pm on South Africa’s largest commercial youth radio station. The perfectly curated music playlists on Sunday Feels is one of the station’s flagship entities and is a differentiating offering that cannot be missed.

Mncedisi Sindane, the winner of Y’s #BeTheNext competition, now joins the official Y line-up on weekdays from 3 am to 5 am.

Haseena Cassim, MD of YFM, says that the line-up will continue to stay true to the essence of Y. A brand that connects the world to young South Africans and young South Africans to opportunity, “We have created opportunities for new talent to shine and ensured that the Y line-up is not only geared to deliver the best content for the consumer but to take the consumer on a memorable experience.

“I know that the new afternoon drive time show, launching on 3 May, is set to deliver a scintillating connection between the listener, brand and host. Y evolves alongside its listeners and this year will illustrate Y’s presence within the market, in spaces outside of its traditional and digital platforms.”

The philosophy of creating opportunity is extended into the sought-after weekday mix DJ slot YTKO, which defined the 6 pm hour in the market. DJs will now compete to become the residents on Wednesdays every month.

YTKO Knockout Wednesday to open up the industry

“YTKO Knockout Wednesday will open up the industry for many young DJs. Mentors Just Mo and Zan D are exceptional at their craft and will offer direction and advice to hopeful DJs,” continues Haseena Cassim.

These mix DJ masters (Just Mo and Zan D) have built brands both on and off the Y platform and will take on In The Ring – Saturdays from 8 pm to 10 pm. This platform is the weekly battleground and each mentor will select a finalist to take into the ‘ring’ for the first Wednesday of each month.

The rest of the YTKO resident DJs are: 

• Legendary Crisp (Monday)
• Fif_Laaa (Tuesday)
• Venom (Thursday)
• Candii (Friday)

The station announces further line-up changes from 1 April.

Threeway, Y’s speciality Hip Hop show sees the addition of DJ Fae Fae alongside Zan D and Samke.

Fif_Laaa takes over the 6 pm to 10 pm Sunday evening slot with Sundaze.

Lula Odiba, who hosts The NightCap with Lula Odiba (Mondays to Thursdays from 7 pm), now adds Fridays at 7 pm to her roster. Alongside a brand new mix show called Level Up.

As demanded by our audience, Y Mornings with DJ Ankletap and Kandis Kardash, The A-List with Supta and Tshepi, The Shakedown with Nia and Mthaux remain as is.

The station’s new drive time show will launch on Tuesday 3 May (Monday 2 May is a public holiday) and the host will be announced in April.

Y Line Up from 1 April 2022

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Listen to Y via streaming on the YFM App, yfm.co.za, OpenView HD, DStv Channel 859 or on FM 99.2.