Y, South Africa’s pioneering commercial radio station, renowned for its dedication to promoting emerging talent and redefining traditional broadcasting is excited to finally reveal its 2025 lineup, kicking off tomorrow morning.
Y has solidified its position in the market since its inception and continues to create bold new innovations. Not only has the station grown its audience in the best twelve months, but continues to achieve a significantly positive shift in brand perception.
Kicking off with the newest new music feature, Club Y. Taking over from the legendary YTKO mix show and bringing a whole new level of energy, DJs will be rotating Monday through Saturday, serving up the hottest tracks and wildest mixes, straight from the coolest kids on the block without missing a beat. We’re talking about a mash-up of styles, sounds and non-stop vibes. Fusing the current hit makers with some new players, get ready for Shakes x Les,Thee Buhle, Ggoldie, Lesedi The DJ, Rarri, Venom, DJ Pedabotic, Legendary Crisp, DJ Zan-D, DJ Samba and Just Mo bringing the heat and keeping it all the way live.
Weekday mornings are getting a major upgrade with The Way Up, hosted by fiery duo Nia Brown, and Okay Wasabi from 05:00 to 09:00. Xtremme will now be joined by show contributor Noni Khumalo, keeping the vibes strong and empowering on Morning Break from 09:00 to 12:00. The Lunch League with Caddy and Yvtte will continue to dominate the 12:00 – 15:00 slot, bringing the midday heat as always. Ayanda MVP stays in the driver’s seat for the Home Run weekdays from 15:00 – 18:00, and will now be joined by Y’s newest recruit Sinayefor even more fire. The infamous reality TV star will stay on after 18:00, and anchor his own hour-long Happy Hour show.
Club Y moves in swiftly with the 19:00 to 20:00 slot, followed by Tulz Madala and Dimpho Mokgotho, who dominate the 20:00 to 22:00 time frame with UNCENSORED.
“Y listeners can expect a lineup full of captivating, thought-provoking content that speaks to their needs while keeping it fresh, exciting and most importantly relevant. And with our ongoing commitment in building new talent, the inclusion of new voices will also bring new energy to the airwaves, enriching the experience for Y’s dedicated and new audiences.” says Y’s Content Manager, Phindi Ziqubu.
Savage Nights hosted by Thabo X alongside Shamiso close off the evening from 22:00 – 00:00 on Sunday to Wednesday.
Sizwe M, a familiar voice on Y, takes the lead on weekend mornings with Wake ‘n Shake on Saturdays and Sundays, followed by Sunday Feels Part I from 06:00 to 10:00. Meanwhile, 2024’s BeTheNext winner, Karen Mthethwa, steps into the spotlight, hosting two shows: The Glow Up from 10:00 to 14:00 and Sunday Feels Part II, also airing at the same time on Sundays.
Y also launches three exciting new digital shows, Tell Us Y – hosted by Hey Shawty and Culture Unlocked hosted by Perceey ASF and ‘Yonda Way’ hosted by Zingah. This shows forms part of Y’s innovative “Beyond FM” strategy, which aims to expand the station’s reach and bring fresh, engaging content to a broader audience. These dynamic new presenters will bring their unique voices and perspectives to the station, creating an even more vibrant content experience for our online followers with their unique styles and expertise, keeping followers engaged and connected across the various social media channels.
Looking at the year ahead Y’s MD Haseena Cassim shared, “We’ve always been bold at Y, and this year’s lineup will once again prove this. As much as the 2025 lineup still includes some of your current favourites, the new faces will join them in bringing on fresh and dynamic elements to the station to push the platform to new heights in the year ahead. And Y NOT? Be unstoppable in everything you do, a slogan Y stands firmly for!.”
This year, the station bid farewell to two beloved members of the Y family, Supta and Mthaux, who will always be a part of Y’s DNA for years to come. We wish them all the best in their future endeavors and will certainly miss them both dearly.
Y Line Up goes LIVE from Tuesday, 1st April 2025
MONDAY – FRIDAY
05:00-09:00 The Way Up – Nia Brown & Okay_Wasabi
09:00-12:00 Morning Break – Xtremme & Noni Khumalo (contributor)
12:00-15:00 The Lunch League – Caddy & Yvette Floss
15:00-18:00 Home Run – Ayanda MVP & Sinaye
18:00-19:00 Happy Hour with Sinaye
19:00-20:00 Club Y
Shakes x Les, Rarri, Thee Buhle, Ggoldie, Lesedi The DJ, Venom, DJ Zan-D, DJ Samba, DJ Pedabotic, Just Mo and Legendary Crisp on rotation
20:00-22:00 UNCENSORED – Tulz Madala, Dimpho Mokgotho
22:00 – 00:00 Savage Nights (Sun-Wed) – Thabo X, Shamiso
THURSDAY
22:00 – 00:00 On The Streets – Major Steez
FRIDAY
21:00 – 00:00 The Hype Factory – Hype
SATURDAYS
06:00-10:00 Wake ‘n Shake – Sizwe M
10:00-14:00 The Glow Up – Karen Mthethwa
14:00-17:00 Supreme Saturdays – Thabo X
17:00-18:00 The Rizz – Shamiso
18:00-20:00 All Girls On Deck – Dj Fae Fae
SUNDAYS
06:00-10:00 Sunday Feels I – Sizwe M
10:00–14:00 Sunday Feels II – Karen Mthethwa
14:00-18:00 The Global Experience – Just Mo
18:00-22:00 Sundaze – Fif_Laaa
Listen to Y via streaming on the YFM App, yfm.co.za, OpenView HD, DStv Channel 859 or on FM 99.2.
