25 Years and Beyond

At 2pm on the 9 August, 2020, Bush Radio marks the 25th anniversary of broadcasting with a license from the broadcast authority.

Read: Bush Radio, Africa’s oldest community radio station project

9 August 1995 – South Africa’s first National Women’s Day – was chosen because we wanted to honour all the women who had been instrumental in giving rise to the community radio sector and establishing Bush Radio, in particular.

Listen to an audio documentary on Bush Radio and community radio

This year COVID19 has proven the importance of community media in helping the fight against the pandemic, by being a vital source of information and supporting the communities we serve through our programming.

Our events to celebrate 25 years of broadcasting were put on hold, but now we have an opportunity to reflect on how far we’ve and look towards the next – dare we say it – quarter of a century!

READ: Radio, community and identity in #SouthAfrica: A rhizomatic study of Bush Radio in Cape Town – By Dr Tanja Bosch

During the pandemic, we can be together via 89.5FM and stream on http://www.bushradio.co.za

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Official websites for accurate information regarding COVID19:

COVID-19 Corona Virus South African Resource Portal

Regulations and Guidelines – Coronavirus Covid-19

World Health Organisation

Western Cape Government Health Department

Bush Radio gives rise to ordinary women this August

As South Africa commemorates women’s month in August, we will give rise to a group of every day women with no previous radio or media experience, to take to the airwaves for the very first time. While the radio station is volunteer run and presenters are not remunerated for their services, the women will be given a platform to give a voice to the voiceless and various communities.

The programme, dubbed Ladies Night, was conceptualized on a WhatsApp group between seven friends and will become a reality on Thursday, 3 August 2017 from 7pm. The programme is developed, produced and presented by women and will cover various topics and issues faced by the women in their everyday lives while still being entertaining. The overarching theme is to connect and inspire like-minded people within the diverse communities of the Bush Radio footprint.

The group comprises of Adielah Jacobs, Megan Cookson, Merle Du Plessis, Jodi Gordon, Michele Pinto, Tracy Van Turha and Renee Bailey. The women all come from different backgrounds and are qualified professionals in their own right. Between them various areas are represented law, education, information technology and project management.

Ladies Night on Bush Radio 89.5FM will air for three hours every Thursday evening between 7pm and 10pm for the month of August. The style of the programme is highly conversational but casual and relatable at the same time. Each of the women come from different backgrounds and each brings a uniqueness to the show with their different characteristics.

According to Bush Radio Managing Director, Brenda Leonard: “As we celebrate 22 years of being on-air legally, we are very excited to have this programme. Ladies Night highlights how Bush Radio takes a holistic approach to creating innovative programming and works in collaboration with listeners and potential listeners to bring relevant content to the airwaves.”

Tune into 89.5fm or listen online via http://www.bushradio.co.za

Participate in the programme

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This August: Party like it’s your birthday

As we reach the legal 18 years on air with community radio broadcasting in South Africa. We will be celebrating our Birthday by supporting a number of events for the month of August.

Tableism celebrates women

Our first event for women’s month is the Cape Town Deep House Movement with Ladida entertainment and Bush Radio 89.5fm.

Brings you the women’s month of Tableism on Friday, 2nd August from 6pm.

Come join us at Jimmy Jimalo behind Long Street Café and enjoy some deep soulful house music served by our connoisseurs the likes of Ms Vivica, Melody, Anonymous dj and also paving the way for queen’s of deep will be Tozi and Liya.

It’s free entry whole night with complimentary drinks and albums on arrival.

“In deep we believe, join the culture”

Bush to Barrio

Bush to Barrio’s Experience is a collaboration with Barrio and Bush Radio 89.5fm, we are teaming up to host our Birthday Bash on Friday, 9th August: Women’s Day

This evening will culminate all the hottest local dj’s from the Bush and Barrio Crews. For one night only this will be a synergy of two worlds that will make you dance the night away.

Check out these dj’s on the ones and two’s:

Kyler
Stevie Bee
Cosmo
NV Funk
Renno
Clint Supreme
Flexdarkskin

Venue: Barrio’s 15 Polaris Road, Lansdowne Industria
Entry fee: R30 with a complimentary drink on arrival
Time: 21:00 – 04:00

I’m every woman!

A tribute to women, a riveting musical extravaganza  with a tribute to great music icons, an explosive production by Can Skylark performing classic female anthems and your favourite songs from her debut album ‘PURE’. A purely unforgettable experience, the opening act will be Kelly Sayer

Date: 26th August 2013

Venue: Barnyard Theatre, Willowbridge, Cape Town

Doors open at 18:30 and the show starts at 20:00

Tickets are available at computicket at R 135per person

For more information contact: management@canskylark.com

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