The collaboration, that commences later this month, includes a monthly TSA magazine show and nine live weekend broadcasts per contract year – showcasing existing tournaments hosted in the country, as well as two newly created prize money events.

The half-hour format monthly magazine show will be a fast-paced look at all areas of local tennis – including shining a spotlight on South Africa’s current and emerging tennis stars. Meanwhile, the nine live broadcasts will include coverage of selected ATP Challenger and ITF World Tennis Tour events currently hosted in South Africa, the David Samaai Junior Open (an ITF elite junior Grade A tournament), a Tie Break Tens exhibition event and the SABC Slam – a new big prize money event for local male and female players.

“I’m really excited about being able to get South African tennis events back where they belong – live, on the SABC. This is good for SABC Sport, good for Tennis South Africa and great for the millions of South Africans who love the game and want to re-connect with the local experience, as much as to what is happening internationally. We believe we can pay a key role in building the image and profile of tennis in our country and allow the game to touch the lives of millions more South Africans. To Tennis South Africa, all I can add is, welcome home,” said Gary Rathbone, the General Manager of SABC Sport.

“Tennis in South Africa is on an upwards trajectory, but for the sport to achieve its true potential it needs to reach as many South Africans as possible. Our new free to air broadcast partnership with the SABC provides us with a powerful platform from which to achieve this goal. We love the new SABC Sport vision and look forward to working closely with Gary (Rathbone) and his team to showcase the best of local tennis over the next three years,” concluded Richard Glover, CEO of TSA.

The SABC Sport GM, Gary Rathbone further elaborated, “we know how big the game of tennis still is in this country and to our audiences. Over many decades, South Africa produced some really talented players who went on to play top class international tennis, and still continues to do so with recent feats by the likes of Kevin Anderson, Lloyd Harris, Raven Klaasen and kgothatso Montjane . SABC Sport is therefore at the centre of showcasing the next raising talented group of players and bringing tennis into the homes of our audiences is the step in the right direction to inspire the future tennis champions.”

ANC Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa leads the race for the top spot in the party. This is according to findings from Markdata and African Response research. Ramaphosa is ahead of his contenders, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma and Lindiwe Sisulu. The results are from 16 focus groups conducted in Gauteng, KwaZulu Natal, Mpumalanga and the Eastern Cape. Participants are ANC supporters who voted the party in 2014 national and 2016 local government elections.

The findings reveal that Ramaphosa is trusted to lead the party and the country because of his role in crafting the constitution of the country and his involvement in the Nation Union of Mine Workers. He is also viewed as capable, trustworthy and incorruptible due to the fact that he owns businesses. However, results also show that Ramaphosa has not been forgiven for his role in the Lonmin strike that led to the Marikana massacre in 2012.

Dr Nkosazana appears the closest contender to Ramaphosa. While she is considered efficient and brave, based on her previous roles as a cabinet minister and African Union leader, research participants view her association with President Jacob Zuma as problematic.

In the third position is Lindiwe Sisulu. She is regarded as competent based on her role as Housing minister. Her family’s role in the struggle against apartheid appear to count in her favour. But, participants do not see her as very well-known. Other candidates, Jeff Radebe, Baleka Mbethe, Zweli Mkhize and Matthews Phosa received the least attention from participants.

eNCA’s programme, The Race, unpacks the findings every Monday, while e.tv breaks down the findings from Sundays to Thursdays on eNews Direct. In November, results of standardised interviews with approximately 5000 South Africans around the country will be announced. Topics include preferred ANC leaders, provincial party politics, race relations, economic transformation.

Catch The Race every Monday at 3:30pm on eNCA on DStv (Channel 403), and the breakdown of the findings on e.tv from Sundays to Thursday on eNews Direct at 8PM. Visit www.eNCA.com to view this and past episodes.

Marlon Davids, Managing Director of e.tv Channels says that the decision not to renew the WWE contract was not taken lightly. “e.tv has been the home of WWE in South Africa since 2001, but international rights contracts like this are complex,” he says. “After reviewing our renewal options, we decided to focus instead on the direction our entertainment lineup has been taking over the last 12 months.”

“We’re thrilled with the way our viewership numbers have grown, thanks to the local and international drama, comedy and reality shows which have found a home on the e family of channels,” says Davids. “As sad as we are to see WWE leave its home in South Africa, we’re confident that our audience will keep embracing the channels’ new direction and continue to be entertained by the fresh and engaging content which e.tv and the e family of channels currently hosts – and has plans to expand in the future.” Says Davids.

Over the last year, e.tv has become home to a host of new local shows, including Broken Vows, Harvest and long standing award-winning soapies such as Rhythm City and Scandal. The content strategy has included award-winning international series like How To Get Away With Murder, Empire, Hostages, Ray Donovan, Black-ish and The Fixer.

WWE programs will be replaced by back to back family movies on Saturdays and Sundays from September onwards. Weekdays will be replaced by House, an American television medical drama, which is another first for the Free to Air market.

The sought-after sold-out four day jazz music festival offers a stellar line-up of both local and international acts. This year at the 7^th installment of Jazz on the Rocks, festival goers can look forward to seeing Joe Mcbride doing a tribute to Ray Charles alongside 23 other top notch local artists.

The popularity of the event, which takes place from Thursday 23 February to Monday 27 February 2017, has grown exponentially over the last few years, with campsites at Tieties Baai sold-out at least nine months ahead of the event. Apart from attracting thousands of people to the reserve, the event contributes significantly towards the economy of the region. Local entrepreneurs are also given the opportunity to showcase their goods and services, further entrenching an entrepreneurial culture and spirit in the communities.

Founder and Heart FM Presenter Clarence Ford says the festival promises a little more this year. “We will be hosting a community youth sports festival on the Voorstrand beach in Paternoster on Saturday 25^th February. We’d like to focus on youth in the area and sport, which is well loved in the community. We want to unlock the abundance of talent in youth, in the fields of music and sport. It is important that we are not only seen as festival creators, but that we are invested in developing the youth of the region. We want to leave a lasting legacy for years to come, without leaving a footprint on the splendid.”

Ford says he would like to get more youth involved in the festival. “We want to upskill them with knowledge about festival design and the management thereof. To facilitate this, we have the Cape Peninsula of Technology on board again this year. In 2016, 15 youth from the Paternoster area were acknowledged for their learning by the Cape Peninsula University of Technology. We are proud of their achievement. They are able to now be economically active in more than just the crayfish industries.”

Sponsors for the 2017 edition include, NEDBANK, Old Mutual, The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, VODACOM, Distell and SAB Miller. The event strategically involves the Department of Fisheries, to educate the local community and visitors about the dramatically decreasing crayfish reserves.

About Jazz on the Rocks

Jazz on the Rocks was successfully introduced to Tietiesbaai, Paternoster in 2011. The event enables families’ quality time in the great outdoors. While the event essentially harnesses the healing forces of nature and music, social entrepreneurship is at the heart of all endeavours. Behind all effort and risk, is a passionate mission to empower youth from “target” areas, in all elements of festival design and management. The objective is for youth from previously disadvantaged, host communities, to be effectively equipped to manage the event in future years. The Jazz on the Rocks stage has seen some of South Africa’s leading acts alongside their international counterparts including, Hugh Masekela, Lira, Andy Narrel, Joe McBride, Freshly Ground, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Jimmy Dludlu and Judith Sephuma, Jay Beckenstein, Marion Meadows and many more.

Lentswe Community Radio is a South African community radio station based in the Free State.

Coverage areas:
Based in Parys, it covers most of the Ngwathe Municipality in the Free State.Also reaches most of the Southern part of Gauteng and a small section of the Eastern part of the North West.Includes Brits, Potchefstroom, Kroonstad, Sasolburg, Johannesburg & Soweto.

Kindly contact us on 056 819 0664 should you require any information.

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Lentswe Community Radio

Founded on April 13, 1998, Radio Unique (UNIQUE FM 90.00 MHZ) is situated in upper of the ukhahlamba district in gariep municipality region in at burgesdorp.UNIQUE FM is non profit organisation.

Playing the best in urban soul, gospel, R&B, soca, reggae, dancehall and revival Unique Radio Station is West London’s most popular radio station and broadcasting on Internet. Unique Radio broadcasts 24 hours per day, seven days a week and features a diverse  selection of London’s top DJ’s and presenters. From its popular morning shows; music news, celebrity interviews, talks shows and phone ins

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Unique FM

Radio RSA: The Voice of South Africa was the international broadcasting service of the Republic of South Africa. It was run by the South African Broadcasting Corporation from its inception on 1 May 1966 until its demise in 1992 following the end of the apartheid era. Radio RSA broadcast news and opinion programming, which was often propaganda aimed at defending the apartheid regime and demonizing its opponents, like the African National Congress.

Management:

Radio RSA, as part of the South African Broadcasting Corporation, was originally part of the Department of Information, which was established after the 1948 National Party victory. The Department of Information’s task was to promote the image of South Africa internationally and reduce criticism of apartheid. After the Muldergate scandal of the late 1970s, the functions of the Department of Information were split. The Department of Foreign Affairs took over control of Radio RSA. The annual budget was about 20 million rands.

In 1976, Radio RSA transmitted for 36 hours a week. Radio RSA broadcast in 12 languages in 1976, including English, French, Portuguese, and Afrikaans. In 1984, 11 languages were broadcast.

Facilities:

The studios of Radio RSA were initially located at Broadcast House, Commissioner Street in Johannesburg, relocating to Auckland Park in 1976. Additional facilities were located in Bloemendal near Meyerton, Gauteng.

Transmitters operated at 100, 250 and 500 kW power.

Identification

The station identification in English was “”This is Radio RSA, the Voice of South Africa, from Johannesburg”, with similar announcements in other languages: “Ici R. RSA, la Voix de l’Afrique de Sud”.

In 1992, following the fall of apartheid and the election of an ANC government, the service was renamed Channel Africa.

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Radio RSA

History of Springbok Radio:

On 1 May 1950, the first commercial radio station in South Africa, Springbok Radio took to the airwaves broadcasting in both English and Afrikaans. This followed almost 5 years of intense investigation by the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and after consultations with both Lord Reith of the BBC and the South African Government it was decided to introduce commercial radio in South Africa to supplement the SABC’s existing public service English and Afrikaans networks.

The first voice heard on the air that morning was that of Eric Egan. Eric would be well remembered for his daily “Corny Crack” and catch phrase “I Looooveee Yoouuu”. Many of the drama programmes during the 1950s were imported from Australia but as time moved on and more funding became available, Springbok Radio produced almost all of its programmes within South Africa through a network of independent production houses. However, in the 1980s the SABC ended up killing off many of these independent production houses when Springbok Radio closed down. If it was not for these production houses, Springbok Radio would not have survived. Almost 90% of programming came from them.

In 1976 television was launched in South Africa and this was followed by television commercials in 1978. Commercial TV was the major factor in the demise of Springbok Radio, which was very much dependent on advertising revenue. Springbok Radio closed on 31 December 1985.

List of Programmes

Springbok Radio’s programme schedules reflected the White, primarily English-speaking, suburban lifestyle of the period, when many women were housewives. Weekday schedules broadly comprised a breakfast session (05:00 – 08:30), women’s programmes (08:30 – 14:00), Afrikaans soap operas (14:00 – 16:15), teatime chat shows (16:15 – 16:45), children’s programmes (16:45-18:15), dinnertime programmes (18:15 – 19:00), the main news bulletin (19:00 – 19:15), and family shows (19:15 – 24:00). Saturday programmes were generally light: music, sitcoms and quizzes. Sunday was more sedate: music, chat shows, requests for the armed forces (during the 1970s and 1980s), news commentary and drama.

Programmes included:

Children

• The Casey Kids (1960s)
• Chappies Chipmunk Club
• The Adventures of Jet Jungle (1973–1985) – … most amazing man of our time … Created by Brian O’Shaughnessy and sponsored for many years by the Tiger Oats Company makers of Jungle Oats and Black Cat Peanut Butter.
• My Pal Shep (1960s)
• Ricky Roper, Schoolboy Detective
• Superman (1950–1957) – FROM AUSTRALIA
• Tarzan, King of the Apes (1950–1955) – FROM AUSTRALIA
• The Air Adventures of Hop Harrigan (1950–1957) – FROM AUSTRALIA
• The Twilight Ranger (1950–1953) – ORIGINALLY FROM AUSTRALIA
• Luck of the Legion (1979)
• The BP Smurf Show (1982–1985)

Comedy/variety

• Father, Dear Father (1974–1985) – Produced by Tom Meehan
• Leave It to Van der Merwe
• Loudspeaker Show
• The Men from the Ministry (1969–1985) – “… the bowler, briefcase and brolly brigade …” – Produced by Tom Meehan, starring John Simpson, Roger Service, Maureen Adair, Tommy Reed, Frank Graham, Tom Meehan and Pat Simpson. Adapted from the BBC radio series.
• The Navy Lark (1973–1985) – “… the craziest crew afloat …” Adapted from the BBC radio series.
• The Pip Freedman Show (1968–1985)
• Taxi -” (1969-1972) (1975-1978) … the trials and tribulations of a New York taxi driver …” – Written & Produced by Joe Stewardson & Directed by David Gooden at the Sonovision Studios, Johannesburg. It starred George Korelin as Chuck Edwards, Tony Jay as Red Kowalski & Patricia Sanders as Mertyl. The series started its run on Sunday evenings in 1969 & ended in 1972. A second season of the series started in 1975 & continued until 1978 on Monday evenings. Some of the second season episodes were written by Tony Jay & George Korelin. During the second season Tony Jay briefly left the series and the role was taken over by actor Adrian Egan. Tony however returned & the series became just as popular as what it was during the original run. Due to the success of the series, a full feature film was made in South Africa by Killarney Film Studios in 1971, starring the original stars from the radio series. The series is currently being rebroadcast on the Internet Radio Service of Springbok Radio & can be heard on Mondays.
• Next Stop Makouvlei (1969–1972)
• Life with Dexter (1967–1969) – FROM AUSTRALIA
• The Goode Life (1969–1971)
• The Bloodhounds (1975–1976)
• Friends and Neighbours – Pat Simpson and Valerie Miller-Brown (later Jim Williams and Bella Mariani) as the Duffs, David Horner and Gillian Lomberg as the Loaders; and Frank Graham.

Documentary

• Call Back the Past (1968–1982) – Devised & Presented by Percy Sieff. The series was broadcast every Tuesday evening at 18H45. The series is being rebroadcast at present on the Internet Radio Service of Springbok Radio & can be heard on Tuesdays.
• Cameos of the Holy Land (1981–1985), compiled and presented by David Brown.

Taxi – The closing line of the show was “If I don’t see you through the week, I’ll see you through the window”…

Drama

• Death Touched My Shoulder (1966–1970)
• General Motors on Safari (1965–1969) – Highly acclaimed series of the African Bushveld. Most episodes were dramatised stories, although some of them were presented as true-life documentary. The series was produced by Michael McCabe & was broadcast on Friday evenings at 19H30. Sponsored throughout its run by General Motors South Africa. The series is being rebroadcast at present on the Internet Radio Service of Springbok Radio & can be heard on Tuesdays.
• High Adventure (1972–1985) – A series of dramatised adventure dramas. Replaced the series “Next Stop Makouvlei” on Tuesday evenings. The series was directed by Henry Diffenthal at the Olympia Recording Studios in Durban. Writers included Ron Evans, Denver Morgan, Norman Partington etc. The series moved to Thursady evenings in 1976 and then Saturday Evenings in 1979 & ended in June 1985. Rebroadcasts of the series can be heard on the Internet Radio Service of Springbok Radio on Tuesdays.
• Medical File (1969–1973, 1975–1979)
• Tales of Antiquity(1975–1976) – Written & Produced by Kenneth Hendel. Broadcast on Springbok Radio, on Saturday evenings. The original series ran for 30 minutes per episode. The series made a brief appearance on Radio South Africa in 1986 but this time running for only 15 minutes.
• The World of Dick Francis (1981–1984) – dramatised novels
• The World of Hammond Innes – dramatised novels
• Tales from the Seven Seas (1974–1979) – Written by Annette McKenzie and Jack Mullen and Produced by Andre Bothma. Can be heard every Thursday on the Internet Radio Service of Springbok Radio.
• Scoop (1974–1977) ….True stories that have made headlines…. Produced by Delphine Lethbridge. Can currently be heard every Friday on the Internet Radio Service of Springbok Radio.

Drama: courtroom/detective/police

• Address Unknown (1956–1970) – Originally came from Australia. In 1960 after the Australian run, the series was written & produced in South Africa. Many of the episodes were written in SA by Adrian Steed who also played one of the lead roles. The main role of Henry Simon was played by Stuart Brown. The series aired on Saturday Evenings & was produced at the Herrick Merrill Studios in Johannesburg.
• Consider Your Verdict (1954–1985) – “… it’s time for you to take your place on the jury …” – written & produced by Michael Silver at the CRC Studios in Johannesburg. This series started in 1954 after a run of the Australian series “Famous Jury Trials”. The series aired on Tuesday evenings until 1979 when the series moved to Tuesday mornings. The series ended in June 1985.
• The Epic Casebook (1957–1985) – “… in which Inspector Carr investigates …” – The highly successful detective series, starring Hugh Rouse as Inspector Carr. Written & Produced by Michael Silver at the CRC Studios, Johannesburg. The series aired originally on Thursday evenings at 21H30, sponsored by the Epic Oil Company of S.A. In 1977 the sponsorship ended and the series was renamed “Inspector Carr Investigates” and moved to the earlier slot of 20H30. The first actor to play Inspector Carr was Don Davis, he was replaced in 1959 by Hugh Rouse. Don returned briefly in 1964 for 14 episodes. However Hugh Rouse made this series his own. A short lived television series was made by the SABC in the early 1980s with Michael McCabe, playing the famous Inspector. The transformation from radio to television was a total disaster. The series ended in June 1985 on Springbok Radio. A local Johannesburg radio station, Radio Today 1485am tried to revive the series in 1997, sadly copyright issues could not be cleared up & the idea was abandoned. The series is currently being rebroadcast on the Internet Radio Service of Springbok Radio & can be heard on Thursdays.
• The Sounds of Darkness (1967–1974) – “… Lee Masters, the blind detective …” Written by Brian O’Shaughnessy and Louis Ife and Produced by Gerrie van Wyk. Starring Tony Jay as Lee Masters (1967–1972), Louis Ife as Lee Masters (1973–1974), James White, Hugh Rouse and Brian O’Shaughnessy. Can be heard every Tuesday on the Internet Radio Service of Springbok Radio.
• Squad Cars (1969–1985) – “… they prowl the empty streets at night …” – Produced by Colin Fish & Directed by David Gooden at the Sonovision Studios, Johannesburg. Writers included Adrian Steed, Bev Peirce & Anthony Fridjhon. Narrated by Hugh Rouse (1969), Adrian Steed (1969–1971) & Malcolm Gooding (1971–1985). The series originally aired on Sunday evenings unsponsored. When the series “General Motors on Safari”, which aired on Friday evenings came to an end in 1969, the series moved to the popular 19H30 slot on Fridays & remained there until 1979. It moved to the 20H30 slot in 1979 where it remained until June 1985 when the series came to an end. The series is currently being rebroadcast by the Internet Radio Service of Springbok Radio & can be heard on Fridays.
• Best Sellers ….featuring great works by famous authors of today and yesterday… (1980–1985) – Originally aired Monday to Friday at 9pm. Moved to the 12H30 slot in July 1985. Is currently being rebroadcast on the Internet Radio Service of Springbok Radio and can br heard on Thursdays.
• Springbok 930 Dosier ….from the files of interesting and fascinating people…. (1980–1985) – Originally aired Monday to Friday at 21H30. It moved to the 09H30 slot in July 1985. The series is currently being rebroadcast on the Internet Radio Service of Springbok Radio and can be heard on Wednesdays.
• The Stories of Sherlock Holmes (1979–1985)-Starring Graham Armitage and Kerry Jordan. Produced by Michael Silver. Broadcast on Sunday Evenings at 6pm. Can be heard every Sunday on the Internet Radio Service of Springbok Radio.

Drama: espionage

• The Avengers (1972–1973)
• My Name’s Adam Kane – Written by Dale Cutts & Produced by Margaret Heale. It aired on Springbok Radio between 1973 & 1985 & then had a short run on Radio South Africa in 1986. It starred Don McCorkindale as Adam Kane until 1979 & then Richard Cox took over the role. It aired on Saturday nights at 21H30 & in 1979 it was moved to the 12H30 slot. The series is currently being rebroadcast on the Internet Radio Service of Springbok Radio & can be heard on Wednesdays.
• The Man They Couldn’t Kill
• Paul Vaga
• Woman in Danger (1977–1979) Written by Brian O’Shaughnessy and Produced by Gerrie van Wyk

Drama: soap opera

• Die Banneling
• From Crystal, With Love
• Dr Marius Hugo
• Die Geheim van Nantes (1973–1974)
• Die Indringer
• Liefdeslied (1953–1959)
• Die Mannheim Saga (1982–1983) – Written by Lerina Erasmus
• Oupa Jasper (1974–1975) – Written by Mike Heine. This serial was redone again in 1997,with Zach du Plessis playing Oupa Jasper. It can currently be heard every Tuesday on the Internet Radio Service of Springbok Radio.
• Wolwedans in die Skemer (1982–1983) – Written by Leon van Nierop
• My Hartjie My Liefie (1984–1985) – Written by Lerina Erasmus
• Doelwit R.S.A. (1979–1981)
• Basis Bravo (1982–1984) – Written by Gerhard Venter
• Agent 0-008 en K00S” (1981-1984)
• Bruid vir ‘n Gestorwe Man (1983-1985)
• Die Vrou van Shangetti (1981-1983)
• Brug oor Satansvallei (1976-1978)

Drama: supernatural

• Call of the Sea
• The Creaking Door (1964-1969) – “… the creaking door is opening, so do come in …” Based on the long running American radio series “The Inner Sanctum Mysteries”. The series was produced by Michael Silver and for many years was sponsored by State Express 555 Cigarettes. The series can currently be heard on the Internet Radio Service of Springbok Radio and is aired every Friday.
• Beyond Midnight (1968–1969) Horror drama’s, adapted and produced by Michael McCabe.
• SF’68 (1968) Science Fiction drama, adapted and produced in Johannesburg by Michael McCabe.
• Suspense (1968–1970) (1982–1985) – Original series adapted by Michael McCabe, Second Series from numerous writers & producers.
• Hitchcock’s Half Hour (1973–1984) – Adapted by Michael McCabe
• The Eleventh Hour (1963–1971) – The first 52 episodes originated from Australia. From 1964 the stories were all original & produced in South Africa. This series is currently being rebroadcast on the Internet Radio Service of Springbok Radio and can be heard on Saturdays.

Games shows/quizzes

• Castle Lager Key Game
• Check Your Mate (1973–1985) The Family quiz game hosted in Cape Town by Percy Sieff and Judy Henderson.
• Eyegene Jackpot Show (1964–1971) – Hosted by Bob Courtney
• Bingo at Home (1967–1970) – Hosted by Douglas Laws
• Road to Fortune (1975–1976) – Hosted by Donald Monat, devised by Paul Beresford and June Dixon.
• The Cold Power Hotline (1973–1978) – Produced by Gerrie van Wyk
• Dial A Tune (1975–1984) – Hosted by David Gresham
• Super Dooper Shopper Show (1976–1983)
• Hundred Thousand to Go
• More Miles with Mobil
• Number Please
• Pick a Box (1955–1975) – “… the money or the box? …” Originally hosted by Jack Bryant and Kim Shippey. Produced by National Studios, Durban. Later by Bob Courtney and Peter Lotis.
• Quiz Kids – Hosted by Henry Howell
• Test the Team (1954–1985) – “… the three wise men …”
• Twenty-One”
• Venture (1967-1985) – “… the exciting, dangerous quiz game …” Hosted by Kim Shippey and Neville Dawson.
• Fun with the Forces (1976-1980)

Greetings/requests

• Hospitaaltyd – (1957-1979) “… daar’s ‘n lied en ‘n glimlag vir jou …” Aired every week day Monday to Friday at 12H30 from 1957 to 1979. Hosted by Dulcie van den Berg & produced at the CRC Studios in Johannesburg. The popular signature tune was composed by Bob Courtney and the vocal is performed by Jimmy Rayson.

Interviews/chat shows

• Guess Who with All Gold – Presented by Stuart Brown
• In Town Tonight (later simply “Tonight”)
• Tea with Mr Green
• Springbok Spotlight

Music

• Esmé’s Music Album – Sunday night music programme presented by Esme Euvrard
• From the Bell Tower (1964-1985) – Religious music programme hosted by Simon Swindell in Cape Town. Broadcast every Sunday at Noon. Can currently be heard every Sunday on the Internet Radio Service of Springbok Radio.
• Memories Are Made of This / Ek dink nog aan die dae (1972-1985) Musical request programme which aired at 17HOO on Sundays. Hosted by Isador Davis, Evelyn Martin, Paul Beresford and Eric Cordell.
• Mr Walker Wants to Play
• Pepsodent Platter Parade – pop – Presented in London by Bob Holness & Produced in Durban by Henry Diffenthal.
• Radio Jukebox – Radio Speelkas
• Radio Record Club – pop
• The Springbok 4:30 Special (1982-1985) – pop
• The Springbok 5:30 Special (1977-1982)
• The David Gresham Show (1985)
• Springbok Radio Top 20 – pop
• Musical Moneybox – Munt Uit Musiek (1973-1985)
• The Voice of Firestone (1955-1965)
• Keep it Country (1976-1985) – Hosted by Lance James. Moved to Radio Orion after the closure of Springbok Radio. Restarted in 1997 on Radio Today 1485AM, it still airs on Radio Today and can be heard on Tuesday evenings. The programme is also aired every Friday on the Internet Radio Service of Springbok Radio.

News/current affairs

• Deadline Thursday Night – “… for your edification and your delight …” (LATER “DEADLINE MONDAY NIGHT”)
• Top Level
• The World at Seven P.M. (1950-1985)
• World News and Africa Survey

Radio plays

• Castle Playhouse (later Playhouse 90) – “… from the stages and studios, producers and playwrights of the world …”
• Lux Radio Theatre aka Radio Theatre (1950–1985) – “… the finest in radio drama …” – This was the longest running series on Springbok Radio, which started on the very first night of Springbok Radio’s opening day. Many of the episodes from the early 1950s were rebroadcasts of Australian made episodes. The series originally aired at 20H30 on Monday evenings until 1979 when the series moved to the earlier 20H00 slot. The main sponsors of the series was Lever Brothers until 1978, after which the sponsorship ended & the series was renamed “Radio Theatre”. The series ended in June 1985. Certain selected episodes are being rebroadcast on the Internet Radio Service of Springbok Radio & can be heard on Mondays.
• Sunlight Theatre of the Air (1950–67)
• Shell Theatre of the Air (1967–1972)
• Tuesday Theatre (1972–1985)

Science fiction

• The Mind Of Tracey Dark (1974–1978) Aired Monday to Friday at 19H15. Starring Erica Rodgers as Tracy Dark, Written by Dennis Folbigge and recorded at the Sonovision Studios, Johannesburg. Produced by David Gooden.
• No Place To Hide (1958–1970) – “… the world’s strangest investigator, Mark Saxon …” Created by Monty Doyle. Later scripts were written by Adrian Steed. The serial starred Dewar McCormack, Brian O’Shaughnessy, Paddy O’Byrne, Adrian Steed, Stuart Brown and Bruce Anderson.
• Strangers from Space (1961–1963)
• Probe (1969)

Show business

• Springbok Spotlight – “… you’re right on the beam …” Presented by Neville Dawson
• Movie-Go-Round – Presented by Pierre Louw

Women’s interest

• Midday Mirror – Changed to Weekend Mirror in 1980, Hosted by Hugh Rouse, co-hosts included Valerie Dunlop, Patricia Sanders and Clare Marshall. Produced by CRC Studios, Johannesburg
• Nestlé Greets The Bride
• So Maak Mens (1957–1985) – Hosted by Esme Euvrard and Jan Cronje. Moved to Radio Suid-Afrika after the closure of Springbok Radio in 1985 and finally went off air in 1987.
• Women’s Forum

Springbok Radio Preservation Society of South Africa:
Based in Johannesburg, South Africa, this was a non-profit organisation which had collected and archived all sorts of material including sound recordings and photographs related to Springbok Radio. It housed the biggest sound recording archive of the station in the world and was an internationally recognized sound archive. The Society was formed in 2002 by Frans Erasmus in Johannesburg. The archive held many original recordings on tape, reel to reel and transcription discs and also has many private off-air recordings of the station. The society was engaged in a restoration project, transferring the analogue recordings to a digital format. On 1 July 2008, this Society launched Springbok Radio Digital, a service where many of the restored programmes can be heard. On 8 May 2012, the archives of the Society was handed over to the SABC Sound Archive and the society was officially disbanded.

Springbok Radio Digital / Springbokradio Digitaal:
A creation of the Springbok Radio Preservation Society of South Africa with assistance from the SABC, in which certain of the Society’s restored programmes are streamed. The service started operating on 1 October 2008 and operates a 12 hour service from Mondays to Sundays, repeated 4 times. The service concentrates on presenting a selection of old time Springbok Radio programing restored and preserved at the Springbok Radio Preservation Society Archive. Springbok Radio Digital was officially handed over to the SABC Sound Archive on 8 May 2012.

For more information, click on the link below:
Springbok Radio

Vuma FM is a Zulu language South African commercial radio station based in Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal The station can also be heard online from its website and can be found on Facebook and Twitter.

An isiZulu inspirational lifestyle commercial radio station, represented by the slogan ikhaya lentokozo, which means the home of happiness.

Launched on the 22 November 2012 as a commercial radio station. Content is 90% isiZulu and 10% English. Music accounts for 70% of the content and is inspirational with a 50/50 split between international and local. The remainder of the content covers topics such as lifestyle, news, current affairs, events and roadshows, and is inspired by community involvement.

VUMA 103 FM has attracted listeners who resonate with its inspirational brand of music and content.

We have an exciting mix of presenters, who each bring a unique voice to the VUMA 103 FM family.

Our mandate is to deliver 70% inspirational, award winning music (made up of 50% international and 50% local artists).

To give you an idea of the type of music we play, here are some of our much loved international artists and their favoured titles:

Luther Vandross ‘Miracles’, Bette Midler ‘From a Distance’, Eric Clapton ‘My father’s Eyes’, John Legend ‘ Coming Home’, Marvin Gaye ‘What’s goin on’, Michael Jackson ‘Man in the Mirror’, Dionne Warwick ‘That’s what friends are for’, James Ingram ‘Remember the Dream’, Yolanda Adams ‘Someone Watching over You’, Donnie McClurkin ‘Ooh Child’, Whitney Houston ‘One Moment in Time’, R. Kelly ‘I Believe I can Fly’, Bob Carlyle ‘Butterfly Kisses’, Mary Mary ‘Shackles’, Kirk Franklin ‘Imagine Me’, Kirk Whalum ‘Make me a Believer’, Josh Groban ‘You Raise me Up’, Aretha Franklin and Michael McDonald, J Moss ‘Rebuild’.

Our local award winning artists and their titles include:

Sibongile Khumalo ‘Little Girl’, Judith Sephuma ‘A Cry, a Smile, a Dance’, Gloria Bosman ‘Time will Tell’, Lira ‘Phakade’, Mimi Ntenjwa ‘Good Bye Loneliness’, Joel Zuma ‘Bambelela’, Zonke ‘Thank you for Loving Me’, Lulu Dikane ‘Ndithembele Kuwe’, Khaya Mthethwa ‘Praise Him’, Joyous Celebration ‘Wangilwela’, The Soil ‘Joy, we are Family’, Letta Mbulu ‘Unity’, Ringo Madlingozi ‘Lyeza Nakuwe’, Solly Mahlangu ‘Siyabonga Jesu’, Hlengiwe Mhlaba ‘Laphal Igazi’, Ernie Smith ‘Blessed be your Name’, Siphokazi ‘Ndiyabulela’, Jabu Hlongwane ‘Ngiyavuma’, Loyiso Bala ‘More than Enough’ and Babo no Sgwili ‘Amatshe’.

For more information, click on the link below:
Vuma 103 FM

Tru FM is a South African commercial radio station based in the Eastern Cape.

The station is unique in the SABC PBS stable as it is the only station primarily targeting the youth with two languages of broadcast, IsiXhosa and English.