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By Lineo Lesemane

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Sizwe Dhlomo takes over Dineo Ranaka’s slot on KAYA FM after she opened up about being suicidal

Kaya FM released a statement announcing the immediate stand-in lineup. Meanwhile, Dineo Ranaka's sister says they are trying to find help for her.


TV and radio presenter Sizwe Dlhomo has officially taken over the 959 Breakfast slot on KAYA FM from today. The show was presented by Dineo Ranaka alongside Sol Phenduka.

Following Dineo’s social media meltdown, the radio station says it had to make immediate changes because it cares about the well-being of its employees.

“We are confident that our team of talented presenters will hold the fort extraordinarily well during this time,” said Kaya 959 MD, Colleen Louw in a statement.

The lineup changes according to the statement

Sizwe Dhlomo will now stand in on 959 Breakfast from 6am – 9am every weekday morning. Sizwe will be joined by Sol Phenduka on traffic, as well as the news and sport team.  

Thomas Msengana and Skhumba Hlophe will fill in from 3pm – 6pm.  

George Manyosi will host Last Call from 10pm – midnight every weekday.  

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“Family is with her right now”

Yesterday, Dineo Ranaka’s sister, Manaka Ranaka, shared on social media that she is with family, and they are trying to find help for her.

“Family is with her right now and we are trying to get her all the help she will need moving forward. She is in a very dark place right now and we are trying to get her to see the light again. Thank you, guys.”

“Strength is you, and you are strength. I’m committed to showing you what that means if you can’t see it or feel it,” she added in another post.

The Generations: The Legacy star also posted a touching video on Instagram, showing love to her sister. She said she loves and appreciates her.

“Eish ngwana ko gae Dineo 😭😭😭 I will always be here for you. On Sunday when I was missing Iko like I’ve never before, you are the only person that reached out.

“Today was the toughest day at work although we spoke for about an hour about what you’re going through 😭😭😭”

Many celebrities including Pabi Moloi, Makhadzi, Boity, and Nhlanhla Mafu have also shown their love and support to Dineo.

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