Sizwe Dhlomo Praises Dineo Ranaka’s YFM Era Amid Criticism Over Her Personal Life
- Sizwe Dhlomo gave Dineo Ranaka her flowers in a viral social media post, saying she was one of the best in the business
- The broadcast veteran praised Dineo's once-popular drive-time show during their shared time at YFM
- Sizwe's endorsement came at a time when Ranaka's personal life had become a major talking point across social media
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Former Kaya 959 presenter Sizwe Dhlomo sparked a wave of nostalgia online after publicly celebrating Dineo Ranaka's radio legacy. His heartfelt tribute, posted on X on 12 September 2026, has since gone viral and reignited conversations about Dineo's place in South African broadcasting history.
The post was prompted by a clip from Thando Thabethe's 945 Drive with Thando, in which Thabethe sang Dineo's praises and highlighted her remarkable ability to reinvent herself throughout her career. Sizwe responded with equal enthusiasm, reflecting on their shared time at YFM.
"For me, Dineo had the best drive show when we were on Y. She's so talented!" Sizwe wrote, offering a direct and unambiguous assessment of her broadcasting gifts.
The sentiment is significant coming from someone who has spent close to two decades commanding South African airwaves. His words cut through the noise and firmly placed the spotlight back on Dineo's professional achievements rather than the personal narratives that often overshadow her in online spaces.
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Dineo joined YFM in the late 2000s and quickly made history as the station's first female drive-time host, presenting her own popular afternoon show, Dineo Live on Drive. Briefly News reports that Ranaka increased the station's listenership from 600,000 to a massive 750 000. She departed the station in March 2012, announcing at the time that she was taking a break from radio.
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A legacy worth remembering
Sizwe's endorsement is particularly well-timed. A younger generation of social media users, many of whom missed Dineo's peak years in broadcasting, has often questioned her professional credibility while scrutinising her personal life online. By naming her outright as the best drive-time host during their YFM era, Sizwe grounded the conversation firmly in her talent and historic contribution to South African media.
Thabethe's original praise and Sizwe's response together paint a picture of a broadcaster whose influence on South African radio continues to resonate with those who worked alongside her and witnessed it firsthand.
See Sizwe Dhlomo's post below.
Sizwe Dhlomo responds to "Dinner with Sizwe" post
In an earlier report, Briefly News shared Sizwe Dhlomo's reaction to a fan saying they would choose having dinner with him over half a million rands.
Sizwe himself weighed in with a surprisingly honest response that sent the comment section into a frenzy.
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