Metro FM has recently announced a new 2026/27 line-up with prominent media personalities, Nomuzi ‘Moozlie’ Mabena and Siyabonga ‘Scoop’ Ngwekazi, co-hosting a weekend show.
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The pair will host a new lifestyle-led show, Lift Off, which will air Fridays between 7 pm and 10 pm, and Saturdays from 6 pm to 9 pm. It promises to be a vibrant show that will keep Mzansi entertained on weekend late nights.
Scoop hosted the Metro FM Awards last year alongside Luthando ‘Lootlove’ Shosha. He is known and loved for his stint on Forever Young alongside Thomas Gumede and Lungile Radu, and has also been with YFM and internet radio, Touch Central.
Entertainment commentator, Phil Mphela took to his X (formerly Twitter) to break the news.
RADIO:
Scoop and Moozlie Join Metro FM
Siyabonga “Scoop” Ngwekazi and Nomuzi Mabena, has joined Metro to amp up their weekend programming.
The pair will co-host a new lifestyle-led show with a strong digital focus titled, Lift Off.
The weekend lifestyle urban format show… pic.twitter.com/ILYfSCh3qE
— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) March 25, 2026
RADIO:
METRO FM new line-up
Siyabonga “Scoop” Ngwekazi and Nomuzi Mabena join the station.
The pair will co-host a new lifestyle-led show with a strong digital focus. Fridays between 19:00 and 22:00 and Saturdays from 18:00-21:00.
Ricardo Genesis, a young broadcaster from… pic.twitter.com/vbeo3HL9C7
— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) March 25, 2026
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Veteran broadcaster Ismail Abrahams is leaving the station after 16 years, and will be replaced by a young broadcaster, Ricardo Genesis from Vow FM.
Thank you, Metro FM 🤍
16 beautiful years of music radio — a journey I will forever cherish. To every Metro FM listener, thank you for your unwavering love and support, and for allowing me into your lives over the years..— The Djman Metro Fm (@TheDjManSA) March 25, 2026
Thank you Metro Fm 📻 That’s a wrap on 16years !!! Grateful and blessed !!! pic.twitter.com/rfWvZHA742
— The Djman Metro Fm (@TheDjManSA) March 25, 2026
Mvangeli Nzuza takes over from Paulette Neo Kayise, who was the station’s weekday traffic reporter, leading to Paulette’s transition to weekend news.
As reported by IOL, Metro FM Business Manager, Kina Nhlengethwa said ”As Metro FM approaches 40 years, our intention is not to change what already works, but to celebrate the journey of the brand with the talent that has helped shape it over the years, while making strategic additions that strengthen our offering.
“These new voices complement an already strong lineup and support the station’s continued connection with its audience,” said Kina.
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