
Seventeen years in radio is not just a career; it’s a journey through time, through sound, through self-discovery. For Mmatsheko Mosito, it has been all of that and more. A path that began at YFM in 2008, weaving through the corridors of Radio 2000 and expanding into the broader media landscape, has left her with a wealth of experience, a deep love for music, and a unique understanding of her purpose.
“When I started on April 1, 2008, I had no idea I was stepping into something that would define me for almost two decades,” she reflects. “I was just excited to be on radio. But once that bug bit, that was it for me. I knew this was home.”
She was a student at Boston Media House then, preparing for a career she assumed would land her in a newsroom, reporting stories, writing about the world. But that was never who she was. “Sad news just breaks my heart,” she admits. “I knew early on that my calling wasn’t to dissect the world’s tragedies but to bring something else—something uplifting, something healing.”

That “something else” turned out to be music radio.
YFM in the late 2000s was a cultural powerhouse, a station that defined youth radio and set trends in urban music. It was the perfect entry point for a young broadcaster with a love for sound and storytelling. “YFM was still YFM back then,” she says with a nostalgic smile. “When it was doing the thing in Rosebank, The Zone—it was electric. It was such a special time in South African radio.”
She spent three years there, finding her voice and sharpening her skills before moving to the SABC’s Radio 2000. That transition was more than just a career move; it was a redefinition of her path. “I had the opportunity to produce and present on weekends, and that changed everything for me,” she says. “It was a new world, a broader audience, and a different rhythm altogether.”
For 13 years, she has been a familiar voice on Radio 2000, guiding listeners through soundscapes that stretch beyond mere entertainment. Her passion for music deepened, her understanding of its purpose expanded. “I always knew I loved music, but it took me time to fully embrace that it was my true calling,” she says.
For years, she balanced music radio with talk formats, exploring various aspects of broadcasting. But in 2016, she reached a moment of clarity. “It was more of a spiritual alignment than a career decision,” she explains. “I had to focus solely on music radio because that’s why I’m here. That’s my purpose.”
The realization changed the way she approached her work. She was no longer just playing music—she was curating experiences, creating moments of connection, and, as she would later come to understand, using music as a tool for transformation. “I’ve always believed that music is more than just sound,” she says. “It’s a divination tool. It has the power to shift energy, to move people from one state to another, to heal. We’ve been using it for centuries without fully acknowledging its power.”
That belief has fueled her dedication to South African music, particularly jazz, folkloric, and traditional sounds that don’t always get the spotlight they deserve. “We have nine provinces, each with its own musical identity, and within those provinces, countless variations of sound and tradition,” she says. “South African music is one of the most untapped resources in the world.”
Beyond the music, Mosito has also found herself drawn to conversations about Africa’s future. Her work with Channel Africa allows her to engage with issues of progress and potential across the continent, something she finds both challenging and rewarding. “If we keep looking at Africa as an apocalypse, as something that’s falling apart, we will never move forward,” she says. “We need to focus on solutions, on possibilities, on what we can create.”
She is fascinated by the people who leave the continent to study and work abroad, only to return with knowledge and expertise to reinvest in their home countries. “That, to me, is gold,” she says. “People who understand the value of what we have here and are willing to build on it.”
Her ability to move seamlessly between different spaces—music, culture, current affairs—has become one of her greatest strengths. “For the longest time, I thought I had to choose,” she says. “But now I realize that my gift is being able to crisscross timelines, to exist in multiple conversations at once.”

Still, despite her broad interests, she remains deeply committed to the fundamentals of radio. “South African audiences deserve high-quality music radio,” she says. “They deserve presenters who come prepared, who understand what they’re doing, who care about what they’re putting out into the world.”
Her journey has been shaped by many who came before her, mentors and inspirations who left an indelible mark. “Brenda Sisane, Shado Twala, the late Eusebius McKaiser—these are people who shaped my thinking, my approach,” she says. “I carry their lessons with me every day.”
Looking ahead, she doesn’t feel the need to predict what’s next. “Ten years ago, I had all sorts of plans for my life,” she says. “But life had other ideas. Now, I just focus on what I’m doing and trust that the next chapter will reveal itself.”
What she does know is that she is exactly where she needs to be. She is doing work that matters, amplifying voices, preserving South African sound, and teaching people the deeper power of music.
Seventeen years in, she raises an imaginary glass and toasts to the journey so far—and to whatever comes next. “Let’s see where this goes,” she says with a smile.
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