Morake joins Motsweding
TUMI Morake has joined the Motsweding FM family, following SABC radio’s annual reshuffle, and listeners are over the moon.
And Morake, who is no stranger to radio, is already making waves at her new home. She co-hosts the breakfast show Di Rage alongside former Metro FM presenter Amon Mokoena.
“I was supposed to start the first week of April but Amon had to start by himself because I had gastric infection. I’ve been on for a week now and it’s been overwhelmingly positive.”
The former Jacaranda FM presenter says in spite of the mixed reactions at the recent changes, she is thrilled by the support.
The 37-year-old resigned from Jacaranda FM in 2018 following alleged racist comments that sparked a social media outcry, with some listeners threatening to boycott the station.
Fast-forward to 2019, and she is ready to take her broadcasting career to the next level with the guidance of her co-host.
“I keep saying I feel like I’m in a masterclass when I’m with him, he’s incredible. I can’t wait to see what our show is going to be like, I’m giving it at least three months. It’s going to be a beast to be reckoned with.”
On the difference between Jacaranda FM and Motsweding FM, she said: “I’m at home, that’s the difference; I’m speaking in my mother tongue. Also, when I started at Jacaranda I didn’t know anything about radio, technically, because I had no radio background.”
Though Morake had formal training months before she first went on air, she admits the lack of experience put her at a disadvantage because she had not interacted with listeners before.
On what can be expected of her now, Morake said: “The listeners will get to experience the other side of me. They’ll get to know that Tumi is not the constant clown – a lot of the time I do have sensible things to say.” ■ Catch Tumi Morake and Amon Mokoena on Motsweding FM, Monday to Friday, 7am-9am.