THE TOUCHDOWN

Music 2022

Enter the TouchDown, where all listeners  are treated like royalty. Presented by Tbo Touch - the afternoon drive show is to keep listeners informed on daily  current affairs content whilst giving them an opportunity to get involved in the conversation on air, social media and having fun.

Thato Kgatle

Thato Kgatle a Somatologist from Skin Soma Aesthetics joins us to educate us on how to take care of your skin when waxing or shaving as they are both popular hair removal methods, but they differ significantly in their process and results.

30:29

Howard University Students

SHOW YOUR COLOUR: Every year Howard University, in the United States, brings to South Africa students who are enrolled in the isiZulu Language and Culture Course. We chat to some of the student from Howard University Zulu in South Africa (HUZISA)

22:25

Plug into Dave's World

Ever wondered what it takes to run a successful Multi- Gaming-Organisations (MGO's), well we are joined by a representative from Goliath Gaming as we Plug into Daves World

10:03

Thulisile Mgidi

Thulisile Mgidi, General Manager and Certified Coach at No-Valo says, entire industries evolve faster than our workforce can adapt, if we don’t act now, we risk locking an entire generation out of the economy. She joins us today to talk Online CV Writing.

26:20

Peggy Mars

REV’D UP: Our guest is Peggy Mars, founder of Wheel Well she joins us today to share some statistics on child road fatalities in South Africa and what are the main causes of these tragedies.

22:56

Banyana Banyana

Owen Hannie chats to the Banyana Banyana players 

06:11

Mme. Magobodo

We are joined by Mme. Magobodo to come talk to us about qualities of a prayer warrior in this time of war

46:25

Samkele Maseko

State of the Nation with Samkele Maseko

07:35

MORENA’S WORD

MORENA’S WORD

13:26

Omy Naidoo

As winter sets in, the cold and flu season follows closely behind. Many of us look for ways to boost our immune systems, soothe sore throats, and stay warm during these chilly months. While medication plays a role, natural remedies like rooibos tea have long been used to alleviate symptoms of colds and flu. Our guest is Omy Naidoo a registered dietician and founder of Nutrition Wellness Dieticians

10:51

Kristin Johnston & Elizabeth Anyimadu

SHOW YOUR COLOUR: Our guests today are from Kristin Johnston the Head Girl and Elizabeth Anyimadu the Deputy Head Girl of Culture from Holy Rosary School shining stars

27:29

Plug into Daves World 

Plug into Daves World  A couple new gaming consoles have embraced mobile operating systems, we Plug into Daves World

10:22

Larrie London

Winter season is here and staying stylish yet warm is something that our guest Larrie London nails with her intimate wear. Larrie shares her insights on self-funding a business, which is extremely difficult for growth, it’s very difficult compared to some of our retail moguls who have incredible funding and are able to grow their business and make it exactly what they want overnight.

33:29

Dr Zukisani Mxoli

This Youth Day, METRO FM is not just commemorating, we are empowering the future. We unpack Investing 101, it’s time to shift the barometer of Black wealth. We have invited Dr Zukisani Mxoli to demystify the world of investing where common investment misconceptions are addressed.

36:08

Bra Lucas

Our guest today is known around his community as Bro Lucas, the famous taxi conductor from Durban KZN and owns more than 50 taxis. He had nothing when he started today he employs over 100 people proving that you are not we are not defined by our background.

27:15

Lebo M

Lebo M is known globally as “The Voice and Spirit of The Lion King.” He joins us in studio today

43:59

Dr Rosy Ndhlovu

IN STUDIO INTERVIEW: Curbing the HIV stigma in the youth is important as young people in South Africa navigate early adulthood under tough conditions—academic pressure, health risks, and life-altering decisions about their future, no one knows this more than Dr Rosy Ndhlovu the Mobile Health Clinics Vice Chair.

20:35

Naveera Chana

SHOW YOUR COLOUR: Our guest today is Naveera Chana a grade 10 Tesseract Homeschool, a few weeks ago, she participated in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in the United States, which is the largest and most prestigious science fair for high schoolers.

25:28

Mandla Mdakane

Our guest today is Mandla Mdakane who began racing at the age of 4 and has been involved in the sport for 22 years now.

24:55

We find out if the team knows their roadsigns

We find out if the team knows their roadsigns

13:19

Samkele Maseko

State of the Nation with Samkele Maseko

10:36

Neo Mohapi

WHAT’S YOUR CURRENCY: Refinancing can reduce your current liabilities resulting in smaller payments in the current year. It may also improve the total debt to asset ratio but what impact does that have on your credit score. Fortunately we are joined by Neo Mohapi from Mohapi Group to shed more light

06:30

Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya

Today we celebrate former National Head of HAWKS Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya, we reflect on his tenure at the helm of the SAPS- Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI-Hawks) from 2018 to 2025. We look at his milestones, challenges, and achievements during his leadership

41:37

Dr Petronell Kruger

Health promotion levy is said to address the country’s broken food system and to tell us more we have Dr Petronell Kruger- HEALA Programmes Manager

41:04

Binyameen (Bini) Mohamedy

Our guest today is Binyameen (Bini) Mohamedy who in 2024, took part in the Eskom Expo with a mathematics project where he solved a new problem involving Rowland’s sequence. That experience opened up a whole new world for him, it got him a partial bursary to UP at the International Science Fair (ISF) in 2024.

16:35

Rob Urquhart

The data reveals that more than 118,000 ICT roles are currently unfilled, 41,000 of which are junior-level. With the right support and access to workplace learning, young South Africans are well-positioned to fill these gaps and drive inclusive growth in the tech sector, are joined in studio by Rob Urquhart, Executive for evaluation impact and learning at Collective X.

18:14

Kumbi Mtshakazi

REV’D UP: There is no denying the evolution of the Chinese auto industry has been a remarkable success story, from manufacturing less than 6 000 cars in 1985 to manufacturing 27.5 million in 2024. The big question is how can South Africa emulate this? In studio we are joined by Kumbi Mtshakazi an Automotive Reviewer.

20:32

Samkele Maseko

State of the Nation with Samkele Maseko

05:50

Samkele Maseko

State of the Nation with Samkele Maseko

09:51

Sam Beckbessinger

WHAT’S YOUR CURRENCY: Breaking the silence around finances can actually strengthen friendships we have called Sam Beckbessinger Personal Finance Author.

12:06

Dr Louisa Dlamini

Dr Louisa Dlamini has engraved her name into the history books as the first black student to graduate with a Master of Medicine in Radiation Oncology from the University of Pretoria

32:44

Botshelo Mafojane

Today we shine the spotlight on a remarkable young leader and student-athlete, Botshelo Mafojane (13)

16:43

Koo Governder

Our guest is none other than Koo Governder the CEO of Publicis Group and she is authentically telling the African story.

16:13

Jordan Muaaz Suliman

REV’D UP: We are joined by Jordan Muaaz Suliman of Skyborn Autobody to let us in on how to detect a paint or mechanical job when not declared or done in a shoddy way

22:47

Thami Ngubeni

We chat to Thami Ngubeni about METRO FMs Celebration of Amadodana Asewesile 40th Anniversary

07:38

Samkele Maseko

State of the Nation with Samkele Maseko

08:57

Dr. Farai Nyika

WHAT’S YOUR CURRENCY: Many people want a quick fix and they tend to fall for Ponzi scheme an investment fraud that pays existing investors with funds collected from new investors. We have called Dr. Farai Nyika is a distinguished academic in the Department of Economics at MANCOSA to give us insight on how to identify such a fraudulent activity

08:24

Karabo Mokoena

Karabo Mokoena is passionate about thought-provoking discussions that challenge conventional parenting and existence, urging us to break free from limiting cycles. We continute our positive parenting conversation with her.

27:31

Raymond Mdaka

Morena Mothuphi chats to Raymond Mdaka

04:01

Sherwin Bryce-Pease

After months of tension - the expulsion of an ambassador - and the resettlement of so called Afrikaner refugees - Presidents Cyril Ramaphosa and Donald Trump will finally meet face to face. We crossed over to Sherwin Bryce-Pease the UN/US Correspondent: SABC News

04:13

Samkele Maseko

We spoke to SABC Reporter Samkele Maseko about the Budget speech delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s : VAT stays at 15%, expansion of zero-rated basket scratched.

06:47

Azraa Ebrahim

SHOW YOUR COLOUR: Ms Azraa Ebrahim graduated with her Bachelor of Social Science, majoring in Religion Studies and Industrial Psychology cum laude and with fourteen distinctions

11:05

Tumelo Moema

We hang today with Tumelo Moema a seasoned talent manager and CEO, Hayani Africa she talks to us about the power of being behind the scenes all the while making inroads on Africa Orange Economy.

37:18

Mbali Jama

We are joined by Mbali Jama whose journey started off a as car mechanic intern who left the nail technician course to go learn more about cars. Mbali’s love for cars runs deep hence she cannot remember a time when she wasn’t fascinated by them hence she owns a white E36 328i. Today Mbali is fixing up you own car and documenting the process

19:50

Samkele Maseko

State of the Nation with Samkele Maseko

11:02

Lerato Bodibe

WHAT’S YOUR CURRENCY: Lerato Bodibe joins us in studio about the evolving landscape of fintech and how young Africans can leverage digital opportunities.

21:05

Phil Mogodi

Today we celebrate the life of Phil Mogodi the SAFA Joburg Chairman, he went from selling peanuts in the street to opening Soweto Discovery Centre and now running football in South Africa

27:17

Mapaseka Mokwele

Stepping in your next phase of life without seeking solitude from your significant other. A lot of women and men tend to want to live for themselves when the children are grown up or when they grow old. To dissect this more Mapaseka Mokwele

49:14

Morena's Word

MORENA’S WORD

06:58

Prof Nqoba Tsabedze

South Africa's hypertension crisis continues to worsen despite increased awareness efforts. We are joined by Prof Nqoba Tsabedze an Associate Professor in the School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of the Witwatersrand

34:53

Eduan de Jager and Tiaan Labuschagne

SHOW YOUR COLOUR: Eduan de Jager and Tiaan Labuschagne from Maragon Mooikloof High School join us today

35:41

Brian Nhlanhla Mahlangu

Tune in to hear Brian Nhlanhla Mahlangu a Sommelier give us tips and techniques for enhancing our cooking and dining experience

25:25

Pastor Sipho Ngwenya

MONDAY REPLENISHMENT GOSPEL HOUR

41:50

Kelebogile Tlhokoe

WHAT’S YOUR CURRENCY: We are joined by Kelebogile Tlhokoe an experienced Brand and Performance Strategist to unpack the Skills Audit subject, if you are looking at growing your career or getting a better job or making more money then this conversation is for you.

32:25

Samkele Maseko

State of the Nation with Samkele Maseko

05:55

Jessica Motaung

The Touchdown team chat to Jessica Motaung after Kazier Chiefs won the Nedbank Cup 

04:44

Kwesta

South African hip-hop heavyweight Kwesta is back with a powerful new project, The Big Bro Theory, set to release on today across all digital platforms. He joins us in studio.

30:24

Dr. Bakhe Dlamini

The changing dynamics of marriage: Women earning more than men, how are you as a man coping with this? We have Dr. Bakhe Dlamini a Marriage and Family Therapist joining us to unpack this

38:46

Karabo and Kagiso Lediga

We are joined by siblings Karabo and Kagiso Lediga because theirs is a family affair, we hear how they manage to work together. Karabo is a writer, director and producer for television and film. Kagiso is a living legend in South African comedy, his an actor, filmmaker and writer.

26:07

Confidence Hlabyago

We are joined by Confidence Hlabyago better known as CC Banderas aka Chesta today we are moving our bodies in a way that matters.

12:02

Morena’s Word

Morena’s Word Intro

15:15

Tamia Nontsikelelo Mokoena

We celebrate a mom who is also an entrepreneur our guest is Tamia Nontsikelelo Mokoena/ Founder of Tol'Thema.

18:50

Lucious Bodibe

Thinking of buying a car at an auction or stockist or from a private seller then this chat with Lucious Bodibe/Public Affairs Manager at Motor Industry Ombudsman of South Africa could help you make an informed decision

23:35

Helen Zille

DA ConCourt victory protects citizenship for South Africans. The Constitutional Court ruled today in favour of an application by the DA to secure the citizenship of South Africans with dual nationality. We spoke to Hellen Zille the DA Federal Chairperson 

06:48

Xolly Mncwango

The Touchdown chats to Xolly Mncwango

04:38

Samkele Maseko

State of the nation with Samkele Maseko

08:40

Nontando Molefe

Jewelry is a gift that brings happiness to one’s life on any special occasion, no one knows this better than Nontando Molefe the founder of Phatsima Jewellery designs.

32:55

Collen Maluleke

We are joined by Pastor Collen Maluleke to come share about dry bones. What are your dry bones?

41:55

Samkele Maseko

State of the Nation with Samkele Maseko

10:50

K.O.

Rapper KO who received nominations for Best Hip Hop Song for SKHANDAWORLD, K.O & Nasty C & Too Much & and K.O ft. Maglera Doe Boy & Let Me Cook & hangs with us

31:14

Caiiro

Nominated on three categories, Best Dance Song, Best Music Video and Song of the Year for his hit song Ndisize ft Ami Faku we are joined by Caiiro a Afro-house and tech DJ.

18:40

Mbali Themba

We are joined on the line by Ms Mbali Themba the Chief Geologist Mpumalanga Tourism & Parks Agency she unpacks what is known at the Genesis of Life”

09:54

Sjava

We are joined by Sjava who is nominated for Best African Pop as well as on Uvalo with Usimamane which is nominated for Best Hip Hop and Best Music Video

39:18

Sjava performs Uyena Live

We are joined by Sjava who is nominated for Best African Pop as well as on Uvalo with Usimamane which is nominated for Best Hip Hop and Best Music Video

03:37

Sjava performs Amavaka Live

We are joined by Sjava,He is nominated for Best African Pop as well as on Uvalo with Usimamane which is nominated for Best Hip Hop and Best Music Video

03:42

LOWFEYE AND GANG FREESTYLE

We are joined by Sjava, Lowfeye and gang. Sjava is nominated for Best African Pop as well as on Uvalo with Usimamane which is nominated for Best Hip Hop and Best Music Video

04:15

Show Your Colours (Tshinakaho Maponya and Head Sarah Diack)

SHOW YOUR COLOUR: St Peter’s College is the first school to be featured on our new segment, “Show Your Colours”. This inspiring segment shines a spotlight on students who are excelling both academically and in sport. We are joined by Head of School Tshinakaho Maponya and Deputy Head Sarah Diack

15:53

Pfanani Lishivha

We are joined today by South African Music Performance Rights Association (SAMPRA) CEO – Pfanani Lishivha in studio to talk all things #LoveTheBeatPayForPlay campaign

26:55

Bongani MrHowMuch

Bongani MrHowMuch joins us today to talk about the general prices of cars especially from the legacy brands and how the increase in vat will have an added effect on car prices.

31:19

MONDAY REPLENISHMENT (Elle Tisane)

MONDAY REPLENISHMENT (Elle Tisane)

41:15

Elle Tisane

Elle Tisane joins us in studio 

14:17

Abdul Khoza

Abdul Khoza this week penned a heart-wrenching letter to entertainment industry where he exposed fames double-edged sword to artists. We reached out to him and he joins us today in studio as we have a heart to heart.

47:14

Melisa Evans

April is Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) Awareness Month, and today we have Melisa Evans the spokesperson from Step Ahead Staffing, to explore how high-stress work environments can play a role in triggering or worsening FND.

21:56

Moey Arroon

We are joined by Moey Arroon

13:20

Julian Kuo Part 2

We spoke to Julian Kuo is an AIM Music Theatre graduate and multi-disciplinary performer from Sydney, Australia.

05:56

Julian Kuo Part 1

We spoke to Julian Kuo is an AIM Music Theatre graduate and multi-disciplinary performer from Sydney, Australia.

06:35

Sammy Ralekholela

We are joined by Sammy Ralekholela to share about the power of expectations

30:55

Samkele Maseko

State of the Nation with Samkele Maseko

08:37

Advocate Sankie Morata

1 WHAT’S YOUR CURRENCY: Currently South Africa’s financial services industry is sitting on R88bn in unclaimed benefits, Advocate Sankie Morata tells us more

13:12

Lehleza

We have Lehleza dynamic Amapiano artist and DJ and he joins us in studio today as one of the headliners of the Metro FM Music Awards Festival.

15:45

Yumbs

We have an exclusive interview with Yumbs who is setting the tone for 2025 with the release of Yummy’s House Vol. 1, a rich, proudly South African project that arrives on 11 April.

23:18

Ciza

Ciza is dropping Isaka on the 11th of April and today he joins us for an exclusive

17:09

Bada Pharasi

We are joined by Bada Pharasi, CEO of the Innovative Pharmaceutical Association South Africa (IPASA) we chat about counterfeit medicines and all you need to know this flu season

22:29

Lloyiso

We are joined by Lloyiso 

30:17

Zee Nxumalo

We are joined by Zee Nxumalo

19:05

Leryke Kleynhans

We are joined by Leryke Kleynhans the National Training Coordinator at Autism South Africa. Leryke is here to talk to us about common Autism misconceptions.

30:24

Noluvuyo Gqadu

We have Noluvuyo Gqadu, the founder of CodeNgwana, she joins us in studio to talk to us about coding for kids as the new African language

25:52

Takie Ndou

MONDAY REPLENISHMENT GOSPEL HOUR Takie Ndou

31:40

Rob Beezy Tribute

Touchdown team say goodbye to Rob Beezy 

16:01

Lerato Thwane

Today we with the help of Lerato Thwane, Head of E-Commerce at Xpert Decision Systems (XDS we discuss, what the impact of the VAT increase will have on both businesses and consumers will be.

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