WeeklySA_AdminPROGRAMME: New line-up reflects no major changes to the station’s flagship shows as the popular radio personality – the only surprise addition – gears to light up‘The Saturday Top 30’ slot…
By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Radio personality and TV star Dineo Ranaka is making her return to the airwaves to host Metro FM’s weekend show “The Saturday Top 30”.
Ranaka had previously hosted “The Bridge” on Metro FM and exited the station in 2022 after four years at the station.
Metro FM announced its new lineup, with no significant changes to its flagship shows. The only surprise was Ranaka’s return to radio.
The station’s business manager, Kina Nhlengethwa, said she was excited about the line-up, which blends familiar voices with fresh talent.
“Our listeners are in for a treat, and we’re confident that our 2025/26 line-up will continue to captivate and entertain our audience, cementing Metro FM’s position as South Africa’s leading commercial radio station,” averred Nhlengethwa.
Ranaka will host the station’s Top 30 chart show from Saturday morning to midday.
“God paved this path for me. Yes, it does feel like a full circle, even though I’ve had many. I love the Top 30, I’ve done it before — I love the energy music gives me. I am glad the people from Metro are entrusting me with one of the flagship weekend shows.
“When the offer came, I said to God, ‘OK, I see what you’re doing’. For me, this is a beautiful return because my heart was no longer in the radio. I’m seeing this as another opportunity to have an influence and I can’t wait to connect with the listeners.”
Having been open about her mental health in the past, the mother of three said she was in a good place. Dineo is very relaxed now.
She’s got a fragile nervous system and life has, to a degree, dealt difficult cards for her, but she stayed resilient and conquered,” Ranaka said. – www.fullview.co.za
