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Introduction
Heart 104.9 FM is a a well-known radio station based in Cape Town, South Africa.
The station started out as P4 Radio in July 1997. It got famous for playing really good jazz music and soon became a favourite among many listeners.
In 2006, the radio station decided to change things up. They changed their name to Heart 104.9 FM (later shortened to Heart FM). With the new name came new types of music- not just jazz, but a good mix of different kinds of tunes that more people could enjoy.
By 2013, Heart FM reported that they had expanded their reach beyond Cape Town and into Western Cape Province areas like Drakenstein and West Coast among others. This meant that even more people could now tune in and enjoy their diverse music mixture and entertaining shows.
Today, everyone knows Heart FM as an enjoyable professional radio platform that presents a great mix of jazz, soul-pop music paired with interesting talk shows on various subjects.
About the station
Just a quick walk down memory lane – Heart FM didn’t always go by that name. Back in 1997, it was P4 Radio, charming the listeners with pure jazz and quickly becoming a must-listen for high earners.
Fast forward to 2006, they had a big shakeup – rebranding to Heart FM. All while keeping their roots strong but also embracing other music genres to connect with an even broader audience. That’s how they became “Cape Town’s Beat.”
And because good vibes should be shared, in 2013 they extended their reach beyond Cape Town to places like Drakenstein, West Coast and Overberg among others.
Heart FM is not just about spinning tracks. As a community partner; enlightening listerners with top-notch entertainment while serving up reliable information that matters most to the listeners.
Curating experience for urban adults around Cape Town, you’ve got variety on tap – jazz, soul, pop music or old school throwbacks alongside all the exciting chat and endless fun!
Heart FM broadcasts in English and Afrikaans spanning great Western Cape region.
Programming Schedule for Heart FM
Overview of daily/weekly programming
Heart FM’s programming lineup includes diverse shows like “The Wake-Up with JP Carelse” for early morning news and music, “Breakfast with Aden, Julian, and Tara” offering a fun and engaging start to the day, and “The O-Factor” with Olwethu Nodada for mid-morning inspiration. “The Move with Lunga Singama” livens up lunchtime with Hip Hop and R&B, while “Drive 326 with Suga” makes the afternoon commute enjoyable. Evenings feature “THB with Tyrone Paulsen” and “The Switch Up” with Dylan Majavie and Kim-Lee Schuller for late-night entertainment.
Featured shows and time slots
Daily Layout
4 AM – 6 AM: “The Wake-Up” with JP Carelse, featuring news, sports, and music.
6 AM – 9 AM: “Breakfast” with Aden, Julian, and Tara, offering engaging topics and humor.
9 AM – 12 PM: “The O-Factor” with Olwethu Nodada, blending uplifting stories and music.
12 PM – 3 PM: “The Move” with Lunga Singama, a lunchtime show with hip-hop and R&B.
2:30 PM – 3 PM (Mondays): “Feinberg on Football” with Nick Feinberg, a satirical sports show.
3 PM – 6 PM: “Drive 326” with Suga, an upbeat drive-time show.
6 PM – 10 PM: “The Hot Spot” with Paul Playdon, an evening show.
10 PM – 1 AM: “Vibeology” with LuWayne Wonder, late-night entertainment.
Heart FM's Saturday schedule includes:
6 AM – 8 AM: “The Saturday Wake-Up” with Jeremy Harris, offering great music and sports updates.
8 AM – 10 AM: “Super Saturdays,” a top sports show hosted by Jeremy Harris.
10 AM – 2 PM: “Top 40 with Paul Playdon,” featuring the hottest tunes.
2 PM – 6 PM: “Set It Off” with Ayanda Dlamini, focusing on lifestyle and music.
6 PM – 10 PM: “THB” with Tyrone Paulsen, a mix of old school classics and current hits.
10 PM – 1 AM: “The Switch Up” with Dylan Majavie and Kim-Lee Schuller, offering late-night entertainment.
Special segments
Mondays
Fridays
6 PM – 10 PM: “THB with Tyrone Paulsen” – A lively mix of old school classics and current hits, creating a fun and energetic evening ambiance.
10 PM – 1 AM: “The Switch Up with Dylan Majavie and Kim-Lee Schuller” – A vibrant late-night show on Fridays and Saturdays, blending upbeat beats to energize the city’s nightlife.
On-Air Personalities/Hosts
JP Carelse: Hosts “The Wake-Up” from 04:00 to 06:00, offering a mix of news, sports, and music.
Aden Thomas, Julian Cranford, and Tara-Lee: Lead “Breakfast with Aden, Julian, and Tara” from 06:00 to 09:00, providing news, humor, and entertainment.
Olwethu Nodada: Presents “The O-Factor” from 09:00 to 12:00, focusing on inspiring stories and music.
Lunga Singama: Hosts “The Move” from 12:00 to 15:00, featuring a diverse music mix.
Suga: Drives “Drive 326 with Suga” from 15:00 to 18:00, blending music, fun, news, and traffic.
Paul Playdon: Hosts “The Hot Spot” from 18:00 to 22:00, offering a mix of entertaining music.