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!
On Thursday, 27 April 2015, South Africa’s Freedom Day – Everyday People host Sive Msolo will attempt to broadcast for 24 hours straight on 89.5fm and online via www.bushradio.co.za.
He will host all the Thursday programming on Bush Radio 89.5fm from 12am in the morning along with all the regulars as we celebrate Freedom Day 2017 with 24 hours of Freedom.
Besides Sive hosting from the Breakfast Rush to the Level Da Vibes, he will also be highlighting what Freedom Day means and you are invited to call (021 448 6266), or SMS (32158), whatsapp (0832973910) or participate via twitter, facebook and instagram (#24hoursoffreedom).
Besides some of the serious stuff and excellent music – Sive will be doing some excellent give aways.
Bush Radio 89.5FM has a vacancy for an energetic and organised Senior Administrative Assistant (see full criteria + job description below).
Application must include a detailed CV, with a minimum of 3 contactable references.
Application deadline: 16:00 on Friday, 3 July 2015.
***** UPDATE: Deadline extended to Sunday, 5 July 2015 @ 8pm ******
Applications can be emailed to admin@bushradio.co.za and should state: Senior Administrative Assistant Application 2015 in the subject line. No telephonic enquiries will be accepted.
Candidate must be available to start immediately.
Applicants not contacted within two weeks after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Bush Radio reserves the right not to make an appointment.
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Position: Senior Administrative Assistant
Salary ranges from R60,000 – R84,000 per year depending on experience.
Skills required:
Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Turbocash/Pastel and internet / email)
Excellent reading and writing skills in English and Afrikaans or Xhosa
Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Strong administrative and financial skills
Experience required:
3 years prior experience in administration and finance (NGO or commercial environment)
Prior experience on SARS e-filing and Eazy File
Personality attributes:
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to adhere to deadlines
Ability to work within a team
Key Performance Areas:
Administration:
Stationery purchase and distribution
Do filing and updating of files
Ensure fixing of equipment
Record keeping
Liaise with stakeholders, clients and funders
Report writing
Finances:
Petty cash
Prepare financial books to trial balance (using Turbocash/Pastel)
Draft financial reports for the Station Manager
Bank reconciliation
Record keeping
Account payments and debt collections
Prepare and monitor budgets
Write proposals and reports to funders
Do all statutory returns, such as VAT, PAYE, SDL, and UIF
Personnel:
Keep and update all personnel records
Do work-schedules and make sure staff is on duty
Deal with all statutory requirements
Other:
Deal with advertising queries
Receive advertising schedules and reconcile with payments
Check advertising schedules and make sure that all material is at Bush Radio
On Monday, 27 April 2015, South Africa’s Freedom Day – Everyday People host Freedom FlexDarkskin will attempt to broadcast for 24 hours straight on 89.5fm and online via www.bushradio.co.za.
He will host all the Monday programming on Bush Radio 89.5fm from 12am in the morning until 12pm that night as we celebrate Freedom Day 2015 with 24 hours of Freedom.
Besides Freedom hosting from the Breakfast Rush to the Wrong Rock Show he will also be highlighting what Freedom Day means and you are invited to call (021 448 6266), or SMS (32158) or participate via twitter, facebook and instagram (#24hoursoffreedom).
Besides some of the serious stuff and excellent music – Freedom will be giving away loads of prizes – ranging from bluetooth speakers to stationery.
24 hours of Freedom is being produced by the other host of Everyday People, Sive Msolo.
Bush Radio and Art South Africa are giving listeners the opportunity to get a double day pass to That Art Fair running from the Friday the 27th February to the 1st March 2015 at 121 Cecil Road, Salt River,
All you need to do to get a set of tickets is call 021 448 5450 and say “hello, I want to go to That Art Fair”
We are giving the tickets away on a first come first serve basis, so call NOW – lines close at 4pm today.
The Rantho-Letsebe Award for Radio is conferred in honour of Tshepo Rantho and Harry Mtshana Letsebe. Rantho and Letsebe were two of the pioneers of community media who, among other outstanding contributions, were at the forefront of the initial process leading to the Community Media 2000 Conference in 1995 and played a role in the development of the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) Act of 2002 and the MDDA Regulations.
The very best Freestyle Emcees, Turntablists, Beatboxers, Graffiti Artists, Krumpers, Poppers, Lockers, House, Nu Skool Hip Hop dancers and B-boys & B-Girls from around the Western Cape and South Africa are invited to enter.
Cash and prizes to the value of over R 100 000 are up for grabs! (call 021706 0481 / 0824744750 to register)
The two-day event takes place at Zula Bar on August 31, and the Good Hope Centre on September 1, 2012
Billed as the biggest event on the SA Hip Hop calendar, the African Hip Hop Indaba will showcase a historical photographic and streetwear brand exhibition, dancing and showcases in the main arena, live graffiti spraying and other exhibitions, marketing stalls and refreshment areas.
On September 1, the National Breakdance Team will be selected. The 2012 team will represent their country at the Braun Battle of the Year – Africa Qualifier, to be held in Montpellier, France in November 2012. The top two African crews will go on to compete against 16 of the world’s best breakdancing crews.
The winning 2 on 2 B-Girls will compete against 16 other countries at the We B*Girlz finals held at Braun Battle of the Year.
The winning DJ will represent South Africa at the DMC World DJ Championships in London in September 2012.
Over the past 12 years the Heal the Hood Project through the African Hip Hop Indaba and its partners have sent over 100 young people to compete at the Battle of the Year International and on various other international exchanges.
The African Hip Hop Indaba aims to encourage a sense of national pride among youth, in representing their country. It also promotes and exposes the talent of young South African artists. The Indaba showcases the work done by Heal the Hood Project and by youth in their communities and throughout the country.
Bush Radio is proud to be associated with the project.
For more information or to register call 021 706 0481 / 082 4744750 or visit African Hip Hop Indaba
On Thursday, 27 April 2015, South Africa’s Freedom Day – Everyday People host Sive Msolo will attempt to broadcast for 24 hours straight on 89.5fm and online via 
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