Somizi Mhlongo, Quinton Naked DJ Masina and Vafa Naraghi will host the TV version of Metro FM’s Ask A Man on S3. Image credit SABC
The SABC has revealed the three hosts who will bring the Ask A Man TV show to S3. Somizi Mhlongo, Quinton Naked DJ Masina and comedian Vafa Naraghi will lead the show, which turns the popular Metro FM relationship feature into a weekly TV programme.
The show premieres on Monday, 2 November, at 19:00 on S3, the channel that viewers previously knew as SABC 3. It will air every Monday at the same time, and viewers can also stream episodes on SABC Plus.
What to expect from the Ask A Man TV show
On radio, Ask A Man gives Metro FM listeners a place to share their relationship problems. Listeners send in their stories anonymously, and the hosts discuss them on air and offer advice. Over the years, the feature has built a loyal following.
The TV version will follow a similar idea. South Africans will submit real relationship stories, and the show will keep their identities hidden. The hosts will then share their views, alongside insights from experts. Topics will include dating, situationships, heartbreak, marriage and family pressure.
Two of the hosts already know the format well. Somizi and Naked DJ have both handled listeners’ relationship dilemmas on the radio segment. Somizi is one of South Africa’s most famous entertainers, with a career in acting, singing, choreography, radio and television. Naked DJ, meanwhile, has been part of the radio feature for years, so he brings continuity to the TV version.
Naraghi is the newcomer. The comedian has won two SA Comics Choice Awards, and audiences love his sharp observations about everyday South African life. He should bring plenty of humour to the panel.
S3 first confirmed in July that the radio feature would become a full TV show. Dichaba Phalatse, the SABC’s marketing manager for video entertainment, said Ask A Man has become part of South Africa’s everyday conversations. She added that the TV version will mix entertainment with relatable discussions about modern relationships.
Metro FM’s acting business manager, Siyanda Fikelephi, also welcomed the move. He said the feature became more than a segment, describing it as a relationship of trust with the station’s audience. According to Fikelephi, the TV show will keep giving South Africans a safe place to share their stories anonymously.
However, not everyone is excited. Commentary across social media platforms has been mixed since the announcement. Some viewers say the show does not suit S3, a channel that airs premium shows such as Top Billing. Others want the channel to invest in shows about business and job creation instead. Fans of the radio feature, however, say they look forward to seeing the hosts bring the conversations to life on screen.