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016FM follows rival DJs at a beloved Vaal radio station threatened with closure, starring the late Mpho Sebeng, and Joseph Sedibo. Stream all episodes now!

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.

SAFTA nominee Mpho Sebeng (Ring of Lies, Miseducation), who tragically passed away in May 2024, stars as DJ Whiskey - his last role. His co-stars include Joseph Sedibo (Rhythm City) as DJ Tsietsi and the likes of four-time SAFTA winner Nthati Moshesh (Saints & Sinners, Isono), SAFTA winner Sophie Ndaba (Lockdown), Sello Motloung (The Wife), Katleho Mabote (Outlaws), Mapula Mafole (Rhythm City), Noni Mafani (1802: Love Defies Time), Mapaseka Koetle (Lenyalo Ha Se Papadi) and Mbasa Msongelo (Is'Thunzi, Saints & Sinners, Z'bondiwe, Rhythm City).

“The Vaal is the Little Italy of South Africa,” says DJ Lemonka. “It’s a hotbed of creativity and musical influence that extends across South Africa, but that hasn’t received the props it deserved until now. I think people are going to be amazed by how much talent there is in The Vaal.”

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016FM Season 1 episode 13 recap: Showdown

In the finale of 016FM, the Kwaal is going well but Pius is still holding Mosoeu and TK hostage. Can they rescue their loved ones? All episodes are available to binge on Showmax.

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016FM Season 1 episode 12 recap: Kwaal 'n all

In episode 12 of 016FM, Kwaal kicks off, and Whiskey is determined to bring down Pius. New episodes every Wednesday on Showmax.

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016FM Season 1 episode 11 recap: Hostage and alliance

In episode 11 of 016FM, Karabo is upset with Tsietsi, and Keith is still missing. New episodes every Wednesday on Showmax.

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016FM Season 1 episode 10 recap: Whose cash is it anyway?

In episode 10 of 016FM, Tsietsi decides to investigate a suspicious amount of cash he found in Queen's desk. New episodes every Wednesday on Showmax.

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016FM Season 1 episode 9 recap: Divided we fall

In episode 9 of 016FM, violence heats up in the Vaal, with Sebokeng and Sharpeville divided. New episodes every Wednesday on Showmax.

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016FM Season 1 episode 8 recap: Homecoming

In episode 8 of 016FM, Tsietsi returns home from burying his mother and is moved to find Team Tsietsi's popularity has exploded. New episodes every Wednesday on Showmax.

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016FM Season 1 episode 7 recap: The show must go on

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