Linda Sibiya Expected to Join Vuma FM in July


By Staff Writer    17-Jun-2014 21:34 UTC+02:00 20
Linda 'Mr Magic' Sibiya has been fired from Ukhozi FM. Image: Drum.

Rumour has it that Linda ‘Mr Magic’ Sibiya, who was fired from Ukhozi FM in January, will start hosting Vuma FM’s breakfast show from the 1st of July. Image: Drum.

Linda “Mr Magic” Sibiya’s fans will be thrilled to hear that the popular radio DJ might be back on the air waves in two weeks’ time. Last week, on the 12th, Isolezwe Newspaper reported that according to its reliable source, Sibiya will be joining Vuma FM from the 1st of July, where he will be hosting the breakfast show, which is currently hosted by his former Ukhozi FM colleague, Lucky Sefatsa. Sefatsa will then return to the afternoon drive.

Mr Magic was fired from Ukhozi FM at the beginning of this year after allegations of corruption were made against him. He had been working for Ukhozi FM for about 18 years. Soon after he was axed, Mr Magic vowed to legally fight the management’s decision. However, no further developments have been reported. Perhaps he has decided to let it go and move on with his life.

Although Mr Magic has not officially confirmed that he will be joining Vuma FM, his Thursday tweet seems to be about it. He tweeted, “Vuma njalo ku Jehova;vuma yena kuphela,vuma ngoba unawe ujehova,Vuma futhi kube yikhaya lakho lentokozo-Vuma nje kuphela.” He used the word Vuma five times. His tweet was retweeted by Lucky Sefatsa. Mr Magic’s followers then read between the lines and figured out that he was talking about Vuma FM. Responding to his tweet, they said they could not wait to hear his voice on Vuma FM. One of them said if he did join the station, they would follow him like Jesus.

Vuma FM is less than two years old. It was launched in November 2012. However, it has made it’s name as one of the most popular radio stations in KZN, especially among Christians. Nevertheless, it is still much smaller than Ukhozi FM. According to the latest listenership stats which were released by the South African Audience Research Foundation (SAARF), Vuma FM has about 142 000 listeners whereas Ukhozi FM commands a staggering listenership of about 7.5 million. Many people believe that Mr Magic’s arrival on Vuma FM will significantly boost the station’s listenership.



 20 Comments


  1. noma says:

    vuma ulinda usekhona

  2. nqo says:

    Vuma with mr magic i mic his big voice on raido cum july we r waiting!

  3. thembani ndlovu says:

    siyambongela uMr Magic

  4. Lindokuhle says:

    Ave ngijabule ngokubuya kuka mr magic ngizofa naye and ngizomlandela njengojesu mr magic you rock big time

  5. Thobile ngubane says:

    You rock mr magic sohlezi sikuthanda

  6. Bonny Masinga says:

    Wow syakubongela Mr Magic .I can’t wait to hear ur voice n nama advice akho akhayo

  7. luthando says:

    Welcome back Mr Magic. You’re are the best dj ever.I’ll listen online because I don’t live in Kzn.May God bless you

  8. zandile mchunu e denny dalton says:

    happy birth day Linda Sbiya may our lovely God grant u with many more years 2 come

  9. sfiso Gcabashe in Nkanini says:

    We love mr mAgic 4 life all the best mkhaya we also mic to hear u

  10. dlamini kitchens says:

    linda thinesisejozi sokuthola njani mfana man

  11. Msingatheni Ngidi says:

    Yi vava vum, uhamba wedwa Mr Magic. Asdlal namuntu asdlal nj neyngane plz izngane le azith ukxega kancane nje

  12. Thulani qwabezana says:

    Kwathi angibonge Mr Mlindozi baba sivuma kuphela akekho okhuza omunye .wamukelekile

  13. Phindile Ngubane says:

    Siyakwamukela mfoka Sbiya besiyini ngaphandle kwezeluleko zakho u rock Mr Magic.

  14. magenye cpha mkhize says:

    Ngiphinde ngibonge nami ngeziyalo zakho nglangkho ngenxayakho. Inkosi ikugcine nje

  15. zuks ,sudan says:

    Mlindos,Kansas city inspired me to listen to Zulu Radio,You continued where he left off!im going to Vuma with you!

  16. lungy says:

    bhuti. Linda ndith mna uyakwazi ukumbumba umntu ame aqonde nqo! Ekhaya kwa kuvukwa ngawe usele laphaya. Nw bath wayaph laaa bhut . Magic wakho.” Irespond sengowam kuphela ngoku,ngoba ndise . Dbn. Bt khululekani imibhoshongo iyeza”. Lol uyavukuza bra!!

  17. Goodman Phumlani Luvuno says:

    Hey Mr Magic, We mic alot. We wich all the best to u. Sithi akekho ofana nawe. last 11 yrs ngikulalela, Goodluck.

  18. MNYANDU MDUDUZI COMFORT says:

    SIYAKUBONGELA WE LINDA INKOC IKUBUSISE MAN UYAKHILE I SA UKULWILE UKULWA OKUHLE WANQOBA E

  19. Bongani madonsela says:

    Into uyibona iseyinhle phambi kwakho,isakwenzela inzuzo,kodwa ithi ingasuka phikwakho ukhulume kahle ngayo.uLinda ukhozi waluphakamisela eqhulwini,MOTIVATION,STRATEGIC MAN, FUNNYMAGIC TOUR ,BUSINESS ORGANISER ,ADVISOR……….HHOOOH HHEE .Linda uyiqhawe nomangayikuphi empilwen yokhozi ,ubashile ne-legacy Kipizana,MOTIVATION,BUSINESS TOUR WTH MISS MDAKANE,WAKHULISA ABASAKAZI ABANCANE LIKE NJINJI MANDLA MAGWAZA,WABHEKELA ,FANELE SBONGE ,DJ SGQEMEZA TAKING HIM FROM NEWS READER TO RADIO PRESENTER .UYIQHAWE MAGIC NGITHANDA LAPHO UTHI POWER.

  20. Sandile Mjwara says:

    Yeyyy. Kwathi àngindize. Ngbonge bhuti Linda. Syakwamukela syakubongela. Woylahla into ngoba ungasayboni baythathe abaydingayo baye phambili bese ukhala. Ibambe nje bhuti. Siyakheka ngawe

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