Bush Radio Office Number change

Please note that our telephone system is currently receiving a revamp.

To contact our office use: 0679617447 or 0214483277

To interact with us on-air the numbers remain:

• 0214486266 (tel)

• 0618621065 (whatsapp)

• 32158 (sms)

Position available (Receptionist)

Bush Radio 89.5FM, a community radio station based in Salt River, Cape Town is looking for a full time receptionist.

• The ideal candidate should have at least one years’ experience as a front-line receptionist, be presentable with a good telephone manner, and have basic administration skills.

• Must be fluent (speaking and writing) in English and either Afrikaans or Xhosa.

• Must have a solid working knowledge of MS Office (especially Word, Excel and Outlook).

• Duties include, but not limited to: – Answering a busy switchboard – Dealing with all incoming and outgoing correspondence – Dealing with listener queries and complaints – Programme copy requests – Petty cash – Other basic admin duties.

• Hours: 07h30 – 16h30 – Monday to Friday

• Salary: R 3000 (not negotiable)

How to submit your application:

1. Email your CV with at least two contactable references and a motivation letter to recep2020@bushradio.co.za
2. In the subject line clearly state: Receptionist 2020 + Your Name + Surname

No telephonic inquiries will be accepted. Only emailed applications will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Bush Radio reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Closing date: 19 January 2020

Candidates should be able to start immediately.

Imagine 2020 – Thank you

A little bit of inspiration from us to all our supporters and listeners. Thank you for all the support in 2019.

With your support we can make 2020 even better.

Consider making a donation to keep the “Mother of Community Radio in Africa” doing its work in the communities of Cape Town and beyond – visit our GiveGain campaign page.

Win a printer with Bush Radio and Printer Rental

Printer Rental and Bush Radio are giving away six laser printers!

In order to quality for this lucky draw all you need to do is:

1. Visit the Printer Rental and Bush Radio Facebook pages….like and share the Printer Rental video featuring “Mr Meyer”
2. Send a sms with the keyword PRINTERRENTAL and Your Name and Surname to 3 2 1 5 8.

Entries close 18 December.

Yuzriq will announce the winners in the Breakfast Rush on 89.5FM between 6-9 am on Friday, 20 December.

The lucky draw is brought to you by Bush Radio and Printer Rental…

Printer Rental is Cape Town’s number one copier and printer rental solutions company, providing cost effective rental solutions to suit all your business needs, short and long-term rentals, and efficient assistance with certified technicians.

SMS cost R1 and free minutes do not apply.

Bush Radio Summer Fest

Come celebrate the festive season at the Bush Radio Summer Fest

Friday, 13 December 2019 at Bobs District Six from 8pm.

Performances by comedian Wayne McKay, Mr Meyer, Uncle Cal, Cazz, Tyrone Abrahams, Lusanda Juise, The only Aidy , Khanyisa Bonase and many others.

With many DJs to keep you on the dance floor.

Prizes to be won. Don`t miss out!

Tickets available via Computicket

Dance, dance my hero – RIP Sandile Dikeni

Bush Radio volunteers, staff and board would like to express our condolences to the family of Sandile Dikeni who passed away today.

Besides his many roles as journalist, editor, poet and activist, Sandile was also and employee of the Cassette Education Trust (CASET) which was one of the founding organisations of Bush Radio.

When Bush Radio was formally established, Sandile became our first official employee.

We salute you Sandile, thank you for the inspiration and the words that help nourished the roots of Bush Radio.

Read more about Sandile

GUAVA JUICE

           shake shake my comrade

           shake that invention of the working class

           shake that unifying medicine before it’s too late

           shake before the time come to pass

           shake that guava juice

           throw throw qabane

           throw that liquid of capitalist invention

           throw the blood of Ntsikane

           throw before they see your intention

           throw that guava juice

           dance dance my hero

           dance around the fire of resistance

           dance at the success of your throw

           dance because the dogs are still at a distance

           dance for that guava juice

           make make my young lion

           make another guava juice

           make another one as strong as iron

           make many more until they beg for a truce

           make those many guava juices

           beg, beg you bastard

           beg that your filthy skin be spared

           beg that your blood does not flood

           beg because we have many guava juices stored

           beg those little dangerous guava juices

Ministers indifferent to the plight of the community radio sector

The National Community Radio Forum issued a press statement after their meeting with the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) yesterday.

The meeting was held to discuss the current crises with regards to the planned closure of certain community radio stations by the broadcasting authority.

READ NCRF STATEMENT 7 November 2019 – Ministers indifferent to the plight of the #communityradio sector

Again Bush Radio is very concerned about these developments and we believe that a closure of one station is worrying. We call upon all parties involved to look for an amicable solution for the continued survival and growth of the community radio sector.

We also encourage communities, individuals, organisations and businesses to support their community radio stations.

Related:

Community Media demands to be heard

Keep your voice alive

Don’t just like what you hear.

The end of revolutionary radio in South Africa?

What should we do with the art of monstrous men?

Listen to a highly condensed version of the discussion on 23rd October at the Masambe Theatre. Recorded and edited by Nigel Vermaas and aired on Bush Radio’s Sakhisizwe arts edition.

On 23 October the South African Cultural Policy Network held a Public Forum at the Masambe Theatre, Baxter. What should we do with the art of monstrous men? There has been much international debate about the “monstrous men” in art, movies, television, and music in the age of #MeToo movement.

The South African arts industry has its own ‘monstrous men’.

Artist Zwelethu Mthethwa is serving eighteen years in jail for murdering sex worker, Nokupila Kumalo; Mbongeni Ngema faces a number of allegations of sexual harassment. And Welcome Msomi has recently been found guilty of having stolen R8m from the Living Legends fund.

Should we separate the art from the artist?

Should Sarafina and other works by Ngema – and Ngema himself –be banned from our theatres? And what about our Rolling Stones albums, Woody Allen DVDS? Etc etc.

A panel consisting of poet & cultural activist Malika Ndlovu, Stellenbosch university transformation officer Babalwa Gusha and gender activist & academic Amanda Gouws grappled with this complex topic. The forum was facilitated by another Stellenbosch University academic Ncebakazi Mnukwana. Tina Schouw also features in the audio.

Music, all of which is made by so-called monstrous men has been added, including Miles Davis, one of the greatest musicians of the 20th Century and also an abuser of women.

The actual forum lasted about 90 minutes so obviously there was a lot of important stuff that is not included.

Thanks to Mike van Graan and the SA Cultural Policy Network for keeping these conversations going.

The above text is taken from Nigel’s introduction of the recording.

Catch Nigel Vermaas every week with Connected to Jazz (Tuesdays 8pm) and during Sakhisizwe’s arts edition (Fridays from 12pm) via 89.5FM or www.bushradio.co.za

Positions available (Sales)

Bush Radio is recruiting energetic, creative and target-driven sales representatives to work in the Sales Department of the station.

Requirements:

• Computer literacy compulsory (including excel, PowerPoint and word)

• A Matric certificate

• A passion for community media

• Sound oral and written communication skills

• Proven sales track record

• Own transport

A basic salary with a competitive commission on sales will be paid.

Closing date for application is Thursday, 7 November 2019 at 17h00.

No late applications will be considered.

Interviews will take place the week of 11 November 2019, and successful applicants will start ASAP.

Download, complete and email your application form to teamsales@bushradio.co.za

Applications should be clearly marked SALES REP JOB APPLICATION.

No telephonic enquiries will be accepted.

Applicants not contacted within two weeks after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Bush Radio reserves the right not to make an appointment.

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43 radio stations facing closure in South Africa

As we at Bush Radio fight to keep the station going financially through our crowdfunding campaign and engagements with government, we are concerned to learn of developments to close up to 43 community radio stations in South Africa.

The National Community Radio Forum (NCRF), of which Bush Radio is a founding member, today issued a press statement highlighting the plans of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) to shut down certain stations for various reasons.

Today we commemorate Black Wednesday 42 years ago – October 19, 1977 – when the apartheid government banned several newspapers, organisations and journalists.

Today, ICASA, an institution for which Bush Radio fought hard to be established, wants to shut down more than 40 community radio stations. The effect will be the same as then – limiting media freedom and alternative voices in the broadcast sector.

Bush Radio strongly urges our democratically elected government to intervene in this matter. We ask ICASA to look at a positive resolution to help secure the future of the community radio sector.

READ: Press Release: Shutdown of 43 Community Radio stations by ICASA

See below for the names of the stations affected.

1. Lekwa FM
2. Lukhanji FM
3. Mohokare FM
4. MP East Community Radio
5. Nkungumathe FM
6. Ncuthu Community Radio
7. Zibonele FM
8. Greater Middleburg FM
9. Merafong FM
10. KZN Capital FM
11. Catitura Community Radio
12. Mozolo FM
13. Lephalale FM
14. Greater Zaneen FM
15. Phalaborwa FM
16. The Rock FM
17. Devine Touch FM
18. Emmanuel Haven
19. East Griekwaland FM
20. Franshoek Community Radio
21. Giyani Youth FM
22. Hlanganani FM
23. Kanyamaza FM
24. Kingfisher FM
25. Kopel Studio
26. Lebowakgomo FM
27. Lekho Community Radio
28. Lentswe FM
29. Lethabong Community Radio
30. Letlhabile FM
31. Radio Kaap se Punt
32. Radio Sekunda
33. Radio Unique
34. Radio Renosterberg
35. Siyathuthuka FM
36. Sunshine Community Radio
37. Swartland FM
38. Ubuhle Beshowe FM
39. UCT Community Radio
40. Vaal Community Radio
41. Endermark Community Radio
42. Bophirima FM
43. Naledi Community Radio

Link to our crowdfunding campaign