Mokoena was recently axed by Gauteng Youth station YFM when it was restructuring and letting go of DJs. This led to the lowest number of listeners over the annual radio line-up restructuring period which saw many stations unveiling their changes on 1 April. The station then announced that it had also removed trade restrictions that prevented Jocks from joining other stations before a certain period of time.
Having cut his broadcasting teeth at the Mafikeng based, Motsweding FM before moving on to Rosebank to join YFM, Mokoena is said to be eagerly anticipating being part of the “bigger picture” at Metro FM and to “talking to people from all over South Africa”.
He declared himself “overwhelmed” at the prospect of moving from a regional to a national audience. “After being an avid follower of Metro FM, I am quite ecstatic to be becoming part of the family, even though it took 21 years. One thing is for certain, though - it was worth the wait!”
Lehoko will be retaining his Sunday midnight show while adding on the Saturday afternoon show. “I'm glad the station has finally realised my potential and has the confidence in me to feel that I can deliver - and I definitely will,” says Lehoko.
