MEDIA STATEMENT
KHETHA RADIO PROGRAMME RETURNS TO AIR ON 13 SABC RADIO STATIONS
Johannesburg – Thursday, 19 February 2026 – The Department of Higher Education and Training and the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is pleased to announce the return of the Khetha Radio Programme, which will officially be back on air across 13 SABC radio stations from 19 January 2026.
Khetha is the Department of Higher Education and Training’s flagship educational and empowerment programme designed to support young people and communities with critical information on career guidance, education and training pathways, skills development, entrepreneurship, and informed life choices. Since its inception, the programme has played a vital role in helping listeners navigate opportunities that contribute to personal growth and socio-economic development. At the heart of this groundbreaking campaign is expanding access to information, amplifying community voices, and promoting meaningful public participation through radio.
The return of Khetha reaffirms the DHET’s commitment to enabling all citizens to access relevant, lifelong learning opportunities in an inclusive post-school education and training (PSET) system. DHET is pleased to partner with the SABC in this exciting campaign. The SABC’s commitment to its public service mandate of educating, informing, and empowering South Africans through accessible and relevant content broadcast in South Africa’s official multiple languages is exemplary.
Listeners can look forward to engaging discussions, expert advice, inspiring success stories, and practical guidance tailored to the needs of youth and communities across the country. The programme will continue to partner with key stakeholders in education, training, government, and the private sector to ensure accurate, credible, and impactful information.
The Deputy Minister of the Department of Higher Education and Training, Honourable Nomusa Dube-Ncube, will officially launch the Khetha Radio Programme on the 20th February 2026 at the SABC Radio Park in front of presenters, producers and guests of the show.
The Khetha Radio Programme is conceptualised to use the power of radio as an inclusive and accessible platform to engage communities, particularly those in rural and underserved areas. Through dialogue, education, and storytelling, the programme seeks to empower citizens with knowledge, encourage informed decision-making, and strengthen social cohesion.
The DHET and the SABC encourages listeners nationwide to tune in and take part in the conversations that help shape informed choices and brighter futures.
Broadcast details, including station schedules and broadcast times are as follows:
| Radio station | Days | Time allocation |
| Lesedi FM | Mondays | 16:15 –16:45 |
| Tru FM | Mondays | 18h30-19h00 |
| Ligwalagwala FM | Mondays | 19h00-19h30 |
| RSG | Mondays | 19:30-19:50 |
| Thobela FM | Mondays | 20h00-20h30 |
| Ikwekwezi FM | Mondays | 20h30-21h00 |
| Motsweding FM | Mondays | 15h30-16h00 |
| X-K FM | Wednesdays | 15h30-16h00 |
| Umhlobo Wenene | Wednesdays | 20h30-21h00 |
| Lotus FM | Wednesdays | 21:15 – 21:45 |
| Phalaphala FM | Thursdays | 20h00-20h30 |
| Mughana Lonene FM | Thursdays | 21h30-22h00 |
| Ukhozi Fm | Thursdays | 21h30-22h00 |
ENDS
Issued By: Group Communications
Media Enquiries: Mmoni Ngubane (Head of Communications)
NgubaneMV@sabc.co.za T. 011 714 3057| C. 073 688 1590
NEW EPIOSDES
IKWEKWEZI FM
LESEDI FM
LIGWALAGWALA FM
LOTUS FM
MOTSWEDING FM
MUNGHANALONENE FM
PHALAPHALA FM
RSG
TRU FM
THOBELA FM
UKHOZI FM
UMHLOBOWENENE FM
XK FM
