Season 1
016 FM is a South African television drama series which follows rival DJs at a beloved Vaal radio station threatened with closure.
To save their much-loved community radio station in the Vaal from closing, two polar opposite DJs prepare to compete in a radical, live on-air programme battle (Kwaal).
They know it will be a fight to reclaim the hearts of listeners and advertisers, but don't realise they will also have to oust a dangerous, shadowy syndicate that has infiltrated the station.
Mpho Sebeng stars as DJ Whiskey in his last role before his death in 2024.
His co-stars include Joseph Sedibo as DJ Tsietsi along with Nthati Moshesh, Sophie Ndaba, Sello Motloung, Katleho Mabote, Mapula Mafole, Noni Mafani, Mapaseka Koetle and Mbasa Msongelo.
In the series premiere, "SOS - Save Our Situation": When the closure of a struggling community station is announced, the staff decide to pit rivals DJ Tsietsi and DJ Whiskey against each other to see who can create the best line-up.
016FM is a Showmax Original, produced by Tuelo Gabonewe and 2Go2 Media with executive producers Tuelo Gabonewe, DJ Lemonka and Kgalalelo Maota.
The series producer is Nolo Phiri and the series director is Luthando Mngomezulu.
The head writer is Julie Hall, with a writing team including Kanne J Puso, Thulani Cekiso, Refilwe Thobega and Tuelo Gabonewe.
Season 1 Cast
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Starring
Joseph Sedibo ... Tisetsi
Mpho Sebeng ... Whiskey
Mapula Mafole ... Karabo (as Mapula Molefe)
Noni Mafani ... LaToya
Sophie Ndaba ... Charity
Gift Leotlela ... Pius
Sello Motloung ... Prof Mosoeu
Katleho Mabote ... TK
Nthati Moshesh ... Mama Jane
Mbasa Msongelo ... Keith
Tinah Mnumzana ... Ausi Margret
Recurring / Guests
DJ Speedsta ... Cameo
Ba2cada ... Cameo
Nokukhanya Mantshadi ... Nurse Nozi
Mondli Thusi ... Goon Boss
Santho Mohapeloa ... Lucky / Fashionista
Karabo Molebatsi ... Diego
Loungo Masire ... Board Chairperson (as Leungo Fruity)
Mduduzi Mdobongo ... Taxi Driver
Sebokeng Talent Gaven ... Taxi Patron
Paplesa Phello ... Taxi Patron
Nthabeleng Sekoati ... Taxi Patron
Jamesa Mofokeng ... Taxi Patron
Lusanada Bobo ... Taxi Patron
Refiloe Seropeng ... Taxi Patron
Thato Mohatsi ... Taxi Patron
Dineo Mohapi ... Taxi Patron
Seretlo Moaekgi ... Taxi Patron
Delas Alpheus Manaka ... Station Intend
Sibusiso Langa ... Scrapyard Manager
Sihle Mthembu ... Young Man
Mpho Mthembu ... Customer
Mokone Makone ... Street Hawker
Fanono Dlamini ... Goon Boss
Wiseman Mzimela ... Truck Driver
Busisiwe Phiri ... Radio Station Manager
Mapaseka Koetle ... Queen (as Mapaseka Keotle)
Kamo Letsosa ... Petunia / Boboloko / Baboloko
Masedi Za ... Cameo
Tiisetso Moreki ... Goon 2 / Bouncer 1
Motsamayi Monkwe ... Goon 3
Hlumelo Tiso ... Nerdy Student
Karabo Makwaba ... Poppy
Nduduzi Mbongobo ... Truck Driver
Semakaleng Dieko ... Girl Skater
Khosi Hlomuko ... Mama
Bokang Tlou ... Skater 1
Neo Seretlo ... Skater 2
Neo Mbole ... Skateboarder
Tshenolo Mofokeng ... Old Man
Anastia Relay ... Gogo
Refilwe Thobega ... DJ Refilwe
Thabo Phume ... Shop Assistant
Mokgale Thaisa ... Cheeky Student
Bongumusa Mbatha ... Bouncer 2
Moeletsi Nkula ... Gent 1
Eutrice Nkula ... Broom Mama
Bonolo Leagile ... Hot Girl
Kevi Kev ... Cameo
Mokgadi Thaisi ... Mamohapi
Princess Lehlokoana ... Palesa
Itumeleng Chego ... Auditionee 1 (as Tumeleng Chego)
Teboho Seopela ... Auditionee 2
Tidimalo Moemisi ... Auditionee 3
Brendan Maphake ... Skinny Guy (as Brenden Mphake)
Sihle Mthembu ... Delivery Man
Sol Phenduka ... Sol Phenduka
Tebello Molebatsi ... Team Whiskey Boy
Mpheletso Mokonie ... Team Whiskey Boy
James Nkapu ... Team Tsietsi Boy
Lesole Mathe ... Team Tsietsi Boy
DJ Refilwe ... Cameo
Ryza Phatso ... Flea Market Dance Leader
Bheki Lukhele ... Taxi Shop Man
Teboho Sema ... Taxi Shop Man
Teboho Seb ... Taxi Shop Man
Babalwa Ngese ... Pam
Nthabeleng Sikongo ... Bartender
Wilson Dlamini ... Goon
Tshepiso Phello ... Kidnapper
Sambuti Sekhonyane ... Kidnapper
Bheki Xaba ... Truck Driver
Thulani Monyaduwa ... Dice Guy
Thabang Phakoe ... Dice Guy
Sello Sekodi ... Dice Guy
Lesedi Mogwiri ... Goon
Keletso Modibo ... Cameo
Koketso Mpitso ... Police Captain
Gento Milanos ... Milanos
Mlamulu Sedikoe ... Dancers
France Phellee ... Goon