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

The Struggle to launch community radio – Partial Eclipse

Thank you for your support, and keep safe.

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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

World Health Organisation

Western Cape Government Health Department

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)