Munghana Lonene FM is a broadcasting African radio station established on 1 February 1965. English translation of Munghana Lonene is “a true friend.” South African Broadcasting Cooperation (SABC) owns this radio network. It broadcasts in the English and Tsonga language that is the local language of South Africa. It also attracts the audience who can understand the Xitsonga language. The coverage of Munghana Lonene reaches Gauteng, Limpopo, eastern Mpumalanga, Mozambique, and North-West Provinces. The station runs on multiple frequencies. “Makomba Ndlela” is a famous slogan of the station.
Format:
It is an infotainment radio network that airs 50% music and 50% talk. It features a mix of music, news, current affairs, talk shows, traffic, weather, education, and sport. The music the station airs include Jazz, R&B, Kwaito, House, Gospel music, and African music. This blend of several formats creates an interactive environment for listeners of every interest.
Programming of Munghana Lonene FM:
Weekdays Programming (Monday to Friday)
From early morning 5 to 6, the station airs Phaphama with DJ Brian and Connizer and Rhandzu Optimus (Sports). Morning 6 to 7, the listeners get updated information in Current Affairs (Tiko A Xietleli). After that 07:00 to 09:00, again the station airs Phaphama with DJ Brian and Connizer and Rhandzu Optimus (Sports). 9 am to 12 noon, Lindhiva broadcasts Gingirikani. 12 noon to 1 pm, Khalanga Pat Mathebula runs Afrika wa Vulavula. From 13:00 to 15:00, Dzumba na Mina with Khel Khel goes in the air. From 15:00 to 17:00, 326 Thwii with Quintonizer an Khensani Nyango and Mzilikazi Nziane (Sports) come to live.
Evening Programs:
Evening 6 to 7, the listeners enjoy Current Affairs (Tiko A Xietleli). 7 pm to 8 pm, the audience listens Ta Mintlangu (Sports) with Nyiko Sithole. 20:00 to 21:00, Community Diary and Death Announcements with Beka Ntsan’wisi remains live. From evening 9 to 10, Educational Programs with Chichie N’wa Rivisi charms the late evening. Rooitjie Rikhotso hosts the same educational programs on Fridays. Gongomela with N’wana N’wa Gee and Listeners Choice & Catch-Up Programs are overnight shows.
Saturday Programming
From 05:00 to 06:00, the station airs Mina Hi Mina Omnibus. Current Affairs (Tiko A Xietleli) goes on morning 6 to 7. From 07:00 to 09:00, listeners enjoy morning show, Saturday Breakfast. Thembzana Reloaded broadcasts Top 30 (Switshongo) 9 am to 12 noon. After that till 3 pm, Rooitjie Rikhotso comes live. Thembzana Reloaded delivers Etimbaleni (Sports Live). DJ Soulcrusher plays New Music Space. Emanembenembeni ya Hip Hop with Mchangani and Non-Stop Mixtapes are overnight shows of Saturday.
Sunday Programming:
Mpfumawulo wa swilombe with Ruth Maphophe is a Breakfast show. Maningi wa ntamu broadcast Gospel Show. Unplugged Sundays with Thembzana Reloaded airs from 9 to 12 noon. Themba’ Techtonics’ Chauke goes live from 12 to 3 pm with his show, Soul Sensation. Etimbaleni (Sports Live) with DJ Matt. Current Affairs (Tiko A Xietleli) is evening show. DJ Soulcrusher entertains listeners at night with Sunday Revival. Ta Non-Stop Mixtapes and Mbilu yanga are overnight programs that air on Sunday.
Area with Frequency:
Johannesburg 103.2, Mokopane 99.6, Pretoria 95.6, Tzaneen 92.6, Hoedspruit 92.0, Gaba 91.3, Makhado 91.9, Mbombela 89.4.
Competitors:
Algoa FM, Jacaranda FM, Radio 573, Gagasi FM, and Good Hope FM are the competitor radio stations.
Contact Details
Physical Address: 19 Landros Mare and Hospital street, Polokwane 0700
Phone No: +27 15 290 0246
To call on Studio: 015 297 1855
No for SMS: 34762
Email Id: mlfm@sabc.co.za
Twitter: https://twitter.com/munghana
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/munghana/
Official Website: http://www.munghanalonenefm.co.za[/expand]