By Thys Khiba – Former YFM and UJFM presenter Bryce “DJ Ankletap” Clark has announced that he will be joining black owned commercial radio station, YOU FM starting from Monday, 3 April.
“Returning to my roots at You FM is more than just a homecoming. It’s a chance to share my passion for radio with the people who have been with me since the beginning. I am thrilled to be part of this exciting new station and to wake up every morning with my fellow North Westerners. This is where my journey started, and now, it’s time to make new memories and create magic together,” said Ankletap.
His move to YOU FM is also linked to the current programming manager of the station, Tumelo Diaho-Monaheng.
The two started working together at UJFM, where DJ Ankletap bwas discovered by Diaho-Monaheng.
Diaho-Monaheng sees this move as an opportunity to keep the competitive spirit in the industry alive.
“When big names like Malume join the station, it tells that there is something you’re doing good, we know that radio is in a healthy space,” said Diaho-Monaheng.
After making changes in the breakfast show team, YOU FM indicated that DJ Ankletap will be hosting the station’s breakfast show, “YOUR Mornings with Malume Tap.”
DJ Ankletap, affectionately known as Malume, with a devoted following of M’chanas, is one of the most successful radio personalities in South Africa.
Kgosigadi Hlapane, a newcomer to commercial radio and previous presenter of Voice of Wits (VOW), Themba Baloyi will be joining DJ Ankletap as his co-hosts and sports presenter.
While doing his last show for YFM, DJ Ankletap confirmed that he is going to back to the North West province, where he grew up.
This comes after serving the people of the Gauteng province for 12 years as a YFM presenter.
According to the station, the show will also focus on uplifting the North-West community, by delivering good deeds through the YOU FM CSI projects called YOU Cares.
“Malume is a star who is relatable and honest in his broadcast style. We see this as a big scoop for the station and look forward to growing the YOU FM brand together with him and all our talent on the station,” said YOU FM station manager, Thabo Muridili.
Listeners can tune in to YOUR Mornings with Malume Tap, Monday to Friday from 5am to 9am, on FM 89.8 – 103.9, youfm.co.za, DStv channel 842 or the YOU Connect app.
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