One of Bush Radio’s former interns Micah Loewinger – was featured in a 60 Minutes special for his reporting.
Micah interned at Bush Radio in 2015.
The New York Times described 60 minutes as the “one of the most esteemed news magazines on American television”.
More about Bush Radio’s Foreign Internship Programme.
We have lost loved ones, struggled financially, and the impact of Covid19 weighs heavy on all of us.
But we are resilient…
One of Bush Radio programmes called Children Radio Education Workshop, The (CREW) had a chance to speak to Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Mpilo Tutu. Talking about when he was first diagnosed with cancer to how he became the Archbishop, the Nobel Prize and the issues that are faced by young people the chat was facilitated by the late Zane Ibrahim.
Archbishop Tutu, we salute you.
People ask, why does Bush Radio play that song written by John Lennon* and Yoko Ono called Imagine every day?
The answer is pretty simple.
Each day we want you to imagine a better world.
A world of peace, in our homes, in our communities and in our country.
Each day we want you to imagine a world of equality, where no- one is discriminated against because of their religion, gender, age, sexual orientation or beliefs.
A world where we build up each other and not destroy.
A world of hope.
But also a world where each of us help and build towards making this a reality.
To paraphrase the song:
“You may say we’re a dreamers
But we’re not the only ones
We hope someday you’ll join us
And the world will be as one”
*The 8th December is the anniversary the day John Lennon was killed.
Debt figures in South Africa are rising. According to some reports households are spending three-quarters of their salary just to cover debt. This leaves very little for other essentials.
Bush Radio encourages you to think twice before spending on things you don’t really need.
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The first of our local government elections 2021 debates started today and it generated lots of interest, in Cape Town but also internationally (see pic above)
Local government elections directly affect your neighbourhoods so we encourage everyone to select the representatives who meets your needs. Bush Radio is the best platform to get the information you need to make your mark on the 1st November 2021 – Democracy is not a spectator sport – listen, engage, do!
The debates will take place between 2pm and 4pm on the days below and will be broadcast live on Bush Radio 89.5FM and online via http://www.bushradio.co.za
Wednesday, 20 October 2021 : Manifesto and Service delivery.
Thursday, 21 October 2021: Housing
Tuesday, 26 October 2021: Transportation
Wednesday, 27 October 2021: Job creation/Unemployment
Thursday, 28 October 2021 : Independent candidates
Basic protective measures against the Novel #Coronavirus – click here
Official websites for accurate information regarding COVID19:
COVID-19 Corona Virus South African Resource Portal
Regulations and Guidelines – Coronavirus Covid-19
Western Cape Government Health Department
Bush Radio 89.5FM in partnership with the Cornerstone Institute will this week (Thursday, 7 October 2021 from 7pm) launch two new programmes.
The first is the Cornerstone Critical Dialogues and the second is Community Champions.
Cornerstone Critical Dialogues which starts at 7pm, will feature some of South Africa’s most influential thinkers, activists, performing artists and business people to debate the topics that matter most for society. Journalist Ryan Fortune will lead this collaborative project – a live radio show and podcast on Bush Radio and other platforms – is a direct offshoot (and next logical evolution) of the popular Cornerstone Critical Dialogues series.
Community Champions at 9pm is where Noel Daniels, CEO of the Cornerstone Institute, will be chatting with one community champion, social or cultural activist, who may not always get the attention they deserve in the mainstream media. Noel will take us on a journey, exploring the world of leaders of non-profit organisations, social entrepreneurs, ground breakers and doers who are making a difference in their communities. They all have one thing in common – they are the people who play it forward.
Basic protective measures against the Novel #Coronavirus – click here
Official websites for accurate information regarding COVID19:
COVID-19 Corona Virus South African Resource Portal
Regulations and Guidelines – Coronavirus Covid-19
Western Cape Government Health Department
Renato, Bush Radio’s 22-year-old logistics and programming intern, took the big step this week and went for the first part of his Covid-19 vaccination.
He said he was very nervous and hates needles, but like so many people in our worldwide community he has been directly affected by the pandemic with the loss of family members.
“My experience on getting the vaccine, it was quick and fast, I looked away for a second and it was over. It literally felt like a prick. With my side effects, I just felt a little bit of a headache, a little bit of chills. My arm was just a little bit sore for about two days and on the second day my headache and chills went away and on the third day I was up, back and running,” said Renato.
Along with several volunteers, staff and interns he went to the CTICC vaccination site to get his jab on Monday morning.
He decided to get the jab after studying the facts available and knowing that he is helping to safeguard his family and colleagues at the station, and the communities Bush Radio serve when going out on projects like outside broadcasts and events.
Renato also has on-air duties, so if you would like to ask him or find out about his Covid-19 vaccination experience tune in on Monday, September 20, 2021, from 2pm till 4pm on Backchat when you can message or call him.
Studio Whatsapp – 0618621065 / Studio telephone 0214486266
Basic protective measures against the Novel #Coronavirus – click here
Official websites for accurate information regarding COVID19:
COVID-19 Corona Virus South African Resource Portal
Regulations and Guidelines – Coronavirus Covid-19
Western Cape Government Health Department
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