Get experience in our newsroom

Bush Radio has places available in its newsroom for volunteer recruits.

Read the following carefully!

*** This is NOT a call for DJs, music show presenters or newsreaders***

Are you:

• Interested in developing news that matters to the Cape Flats?
• Curious, adventurous, always looking for a story, willing to hunt down a source, energetic?
• Able to speak, write and read in English & Afrikaans or Xhosa?
• Willing to explore new frontiers in media?
• Able to work hard in a challenging environment?

Would you like to learn how to:

• Record sound, conduct interviews, compile bulletins, read bulletins, take pictures, record video, cover events and test your skills LIVE to a listening and online audience of over 375 000 people.
• Develop what it means to be journalist in a changing news environment?

If your answer to the above is yes, then a volunteer news trainee position in the Bush Radio newsroom is for you. (Download application form)

Things to pay attention to:

• You will be required full-time with shifts (06h00 – 14h00 and 10h00 –18h00) – 5 days a week, including weekend and public holiday shifts.
• You must be available to start in January 2019.
• You will not receive payment! This is a full-time trainee position at Africa’s leading community radio station.
• Transport allowance of R500 per month for 3 months (probation), increased to R 1000 thereafter, non-negotiable for 9 months.
• Students attending class should not apply.
• Candidates must be computer literate.
• Candidates must be Cape Town based.
• Understand, write and read English and one other language (Afrikaans or Xhosa)
• Shortlisted candidates will be put through a combination interview, written test (for computer skills, language, general knowledge) and a voice test at a specified date in December 2018.

How to submit your application:

1. Download and complete the CV Application, attach documentation (certificates etc)
2. In the the subject line write: (name) and (surname) – Newsroom trainee January 2019
3. Email completed application form to news2019@bushradio.co.za

Application deadline: 5 December 2018 (no late applications will be considered)

Bush Radio reserves the right not to make an appointment – Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted – No correspondence will be entered into. If you have been contacted within one week of the closing date you should consider your application unsuccessful.

Bush Radio is the oldest volunteer driven community radio station project in Africa

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Counting down to those Black Friday sales?

It seems that everyone is counting down the days to “Black Friday” sales.

According to the Reserve Bank, consumer debt currently stands at R1.7-trillion, with a study by the World Bank revealing that about 25 million South African adults owe money.

We would like to ask our listeners to avoid getting  caught by sales gimmicks and false discounts. Remember to plan for the necessities  for  the  months  ahead  like  your  rent, bond, food and transport.

Do not get yourself into unnecessary debt.

Some advice from the National Credit Regulator:

• If it is on sale and you buy it on credit, remember that interest and fees will push up the price. Therefore, cash is king for sale items.
• Don’t spend what you don’t have this  means  do not  live  beyond your  means and don’t buy if you haven’t budgeted;
• Set a realistic budget of what you can afford to spend at the beginning of your Black Friday/Christmas shopping and stick to it;
• Don’t shop in a hurry, without a plan and place everything on your credit/ store card;
• Plan carefully and pay particular attention to your budget, especially bearing in mind the additional expenses that come with the new year;
• Have  a  shopping  list  to  avoid  buying  unnecessary  items if you don’t need it now, chances  are  you  may  never  need  it. So  a void  wasting  your  time  and  hard earned money
• If  you  want  to  begin  the  New  Year  in  a financially  sound  position, be  aware  of  how you spend your money during this period and save for the New Year;
• Do  a  budget  for  the  festive  season  which includes all  debt,  rent,  electricity,  water, insurance, transport, gifts, school uniform, stationery, entertainment etc;
• Don’t blow your bonus on treats. Spend Wisely and rather pay off your debts;
• Shop around for specials and compare prizes; Spend wisely tomorrow and during the festive season and enjoy a financially relaxed and  peaceful  new  year.

Remember  that  if  you  choose  to  ignore  your  budget  and break the bank on Black Friday or max out your credit cards for festive shopping you may be headed for a bleak 2019.

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