YFM unveils new DJ line-up
YOUTH commercial radio station YFM has unveiled new presenters and also retained the services of controversial DJ Deneo Ranaka in its new line-up for 2011.
Another notable retained DJ is Bonang Matheba. Both Ranaka and Matheba host popular TV shows that are in fact rivals on SABC1 and e.tv.
Ranaka is co-host of the music show Club 808 on Friday evenings with fellow YFM DJ Flo, while Matheba co-hosts SABC1's Live show with Sizwe Dhlomo, which is also screened on Fridays.
In another notable development the youth station has employed the services of youth talent from the University of Johannesburg and the University of Witwatersrand's community ratio stations.
The new talent from campus radio are Zama Dube (Voice of Wits) and Bryce "DJ Ankle Tap" Clarke (UJFM).
Said programmes manager Tumelo Diaho Monaheng: "We are extremely proud of the fact that we do not have to look to other stations to recruit talent. Fresh out of the box and hand-picked from campus radio are two new personalities that typify the YFM brand with their injection of youthful edginess and street smarts.
"Wits law graduate and Durban local Zama Dube moved to Joburg to study and has hosted her own show on Voice of Wits Radio. She also did a stint on Yeabo Radio. She will take over the 10am to midday weekday slot.
"YFM also welcomes Bryce "DJ Ankle Tap" Clarke, a communications graduate, who has hosted at UJFM for the past three years. He takes on the midnight to 3am slot.
"We believe in the ability of young South Africans and we are prepared to invest in training to hone and build on their natural skills and ability.
"This year's line-up will still feature popular favourites such as Mo Flava who will remain in the breakfast slot."
"It boy" Warras, with his "right here, right now" attitude, the ever sassy Bonang "B" Matheba, hip-hop kings Siz' n Scoop (Sizwe Dhlomo and Siyabonga Ngwekazi), drive-time's Dineo Ranaka with her loveable co-host Buji, the Twinz and the legendary Oskido, all spread across weekends and weekdays slots.