Celebrating 16 years on air

9 August 1995 - Former Programme Co-ordinator; Shamiel X Adams, the late Ralton Praah, former station manager, Farah Moosa (behind the mic) and Adrian Louw (as published in the Cape Times)

As South Africa celebrates National Women’s Day, we at Bush Radio also celebrate 16 years of legally being on air on 89.5FM.

To all our listeners, supporters, volunteers, trainees and staff: Thank you for keeping us Africa’s pioneering community radio station project.

To check out some of the Bush Radio history CLICK HERE.

Support your mother

This week Bush Radio 89.5 FM, the mother of community radio in Africa will be running a pledge drive from 13 (Sunday) – 20 December (Sunday) 2009. We are asking you, our supporters, listeners, former Bush Radio interns, volunteers, trainees or staff member to make a donation.

This donation will allow Bush Radio to continue providing the quality programming as well as allowing us to continue with the implementation of the community upliftment projects (schools aids education, CREW, crèche, soup kitchens, rain covers etc).

CLICK HERE: Listen to former intern Koketso Sachane talk to Bassie Montewa about his Bush Radio experience. (1.3MB file)

Four ways to help:

1. You can also call on-air to 021 448 6266 (international callers dial SA country code 27) to make a pledge and challenge other listeners, family, friends or corporates to do the same.

2. You can call the office on 021 448 5450 (international callers dial SA country code 27) to make pledges.

3. If you would like us to call you SMS the keyword GIVE to 32158 and the staff will call you back during office hours to get the details of your pledge. (local mobile phones only)

4. You can make a direct transfer into the Bush Radio bank account

Name of account: Bush Radio

Name of bank: Standard Bank

Name of branch: Mowbray

Branch code: 02-4909

Account number: 07 122 0194

Swift code: SBZA ZA JJ (only needed for international transfers)

Address of bank : 37 – 39 Main Road, Mowbray, 7700

Let’s work together to ensure that Bush Radio can provide the same high quality programming that you deserve.

Should you need more information on this pledge drive contact Brenda Leonard +27 21 448 5450 or e-mail brenda@bushradio.co.za

Download Bush Radio: Champions of Change radio documentary (NB 23.8MB file / 1 hour programme)