At the final Bush Radio Open Forum meeting for 2017 on the 5th December the annual Zane Ibrahim Volunteer of the Year award was presented to Shiraz “Cazzman” Ramjee who also hosts Retro Rewind.
The Zane Ibrahim Award recognises volunteer service that ensures the voices and interests of the community represented on-air and through the various social upliftment projects of the station and is named after the late Managing Director, Zane Ibrahim.
Remember to catch Shiraz on 89.5fm or via www.bushradio.co.za every Sunday at 10am.
The Western Cape Sport Schoolwill be hosting a carnival to celebrate 10 years of producing exceptional sportswomen and men on the 24th and 25th November 2017.
The event will feature Wayne McKay as the MC, Loukmaan Adams, YoungstaCPT, SK Baleni, Karin Kortje, Zami Mdingi, 4REAL, The Rockets, Nur Abrahams, Waseef Piekaan, Jazzimandi, Kinders VD Ses, Jazz Yard Academy and more.
There will be carnival rides, food stalls and many activities for children and adults alike.
Bush Radio will also be broadcasting from the event on both days.
Date: Friday 24 November (from 4pm) and Saturday 25 November (from 8am)
Venue: WC Sport School Campus also known as “BOK COLLEGE”. Nooiensfontein Rd, Kuilsriver
Cost: Adults R30.00 / Children U12 R20.00 Tickets are available our school, Shoprite, Checkers, Computicket outlets beforehand and on the day at the gates.
Tonight at 8pm on Connected 2 Jazz on Bush Radio 89.5FM we celebrate another centenary: that of innovative trumpeter and bandleader Dizzy Gillespie, who, with Monk, Charlie Parker and a few others, was responsible for introducing bebop into jazz.
One of South Africa’s most distinguished pianists, Abdullah Ibrahim, will present two solo piano concerts at the Artscape Theatre on 13 and 14 October 2017. The highly anticipated programme showcases Ibrahim’s compositions spanning the past seventy years, influenced by people, places and events that have impacted his life and career.
Bush Radio is giving away two double tickets to Abdullah Ibrahim’s solo concert this Friday, 13 October 2017 at 8pm at Artscape.
To enter this lucky draw, sms the keyword JAZZ + your name + surname to 32158
Entries close on Friday at 12h00 and the announcement of the winners will be made during Backchat from 2 – 4pm.
Thelonious Sphere Monk was born 100 years ago today. This bebop pioneer, who wrote some of the most memorable compositions in jazz, was a true original – as a person, as a pianist, as a composer.
In CONNECTED 2 JAZZ on Bush Radio 89.5fm tonight (Tuesday, 10 October 2017) at 8pm, Nigel Vermaas will profile this great musician.
Bush Radio is giving away 5 double tickets ABSA Woza Nazo tickets to watch the Cape Town Derby between Ajax Cape Town and Cape Town City on Saturday 30th September at 3pm at Cape Town Stadium.
These tickets give you special access to the hospitality area and include free food, drinks, a Woza Nazo tshirt and a snack pack. Premium seating is included.
To enter SMS: ABSA + your name and surname to 32158.
Entries close at 11h30 on Friday 29 September 2017 and the winners will be announced on the same day from 12:00.
This is lucky draw so enter often to increase your chances.
Please note that should your name be drawn you must be able to collect by 5pm on Friday, 29 September.
Bush Radio has places available in its newsroom for volunteer recruits. Read the post below carefully!– Deadline: Wednesday, 20 September 2017
Are you:
Curious, adventurous, always looking for a story, willing to hunt down a source, energetic?
Able to speak, write and read in English & Afrikaans/Xhosa, willing to explore new frontiers in media? From the Cape Flats? Willing to learn and work hard?
Would you like to:
Record sound, conduct interviews, compile bulletins, read bulletins, take pictures, record video, cover events, test your skills LIVE to a listening and online audience of over 375 000 people, build your career and profile?
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)
You will be required full-time and to work shifts (06h00 – 14h00 and 10h00-18h00 -including weekend and public holiday shifts.)
You will not receive payment! This is a volunteer internship at Africa’s leading community radio station. Transport allowance of R 1000 only – non negotiable
This is a full-time contract position (1 year contract after 6 months’ probation) – NB: Students SHOULD NOT apply.
As we conclude another women’s month in South Africa, the violence and abuse statistics continue to be alarmingly high. We asked people in central Cape Town how we could deal with it.
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