South African reality‑TV favourite and radio star Dineo Ranaka is stepping into a brand‑new role: full‑time talk‑show host. On Tuesday, 22 April 2025 she announced “The DRS” – short for The Dineo Ranaka Show on her Instagram page, sharing both a lively teaser video and a detailed press statement. The move turns her long‑quiet YouTube channel into what she hopes will become appointment viewing for audiences who crave honest, useful discussion.
In the launch clip she jokes about finally putting her channel to good use, declaring: “Finally! Dineo Ranaka has woken up and decided that she actually wants to do something constructive with her YouTube channel after having it for how many years?! Now I’m here to do what fulfills my heart. Let’s talk about things that are substantial, things that impact us in society and on this show this [is] where we come to tackle the real, the raw and the relevant.”
That promise of depth and authenticity is the backbone of The DRS. Her written announcement carries the same energy, introducing the show with the punchy slogan “The real. The raw. The relevant.” She explains further:
“Dineo Ranaka Set to Shake Up the Talk Show Landscape with ‘The DRS’ – The Real. The Raw. The Relevant.
Johannesburg, South Africa – Tuesday, 22 April, 2025 – Get ready for a fresh and authentic voice in the talk show arena! Media personality and visionary, Dineo Ranaka, is set to launch her highly anticipated talk show, ‘The DRS’ – short for The Dineo Ranaka Show.”
Dineo makes it clear that this project is a true talk show, not just another podcast: “Determined to carve a unique space in the digital landscape, Dineo is clear: this is not a podcast. Her vision is set on building a traditional talk show with a classic format, embarking on a humble introduction with aspirations for monumental growth.” She even quotes the Bible, referencing Zechariah 4:10 to highlight the power of “small beginnings.”
What should viewers expect? A mix of serious insight and playful humour that mirrors her on‑air personality. She says the show will “feel nostalgic yet current and contemporary all at the same time.” Panels will include unsung community heroes, expert guests from many fields, and the occasional celebrity friend. Each episode will unfold naturally, allowing the format to grow alongside its audience.
The DRS premieres Monday, 28 April 2025 at 4 p.m. on Dineo’s official YouTube channel. To keep the production sustainable, the creator‑host is already courting brand partners: “My experience in broadcasting, especially radio broadcasting, will come in handy where revenue generation is concerned,” Ranaka states. “I hope to shake up the YouTube space and create a name for myself as a formidable talk show host. Right up there with the Felicia’s, Noleens, Ellen’s, and Oprahs of the world… I intend to give the world ME as I’ve never been experienced before.”
All eyes—and ears—will be on YouTube this coming Monday to see just how “real, raw and relevant” The DRS can get.
