In answer to a question about how you are coping with #lockdown on Backchat, Ruth Bartes of Plattekloof Glen sent us this video (audio on for full effect)
“Keeping sane during lunch break whilst working from home is where it’s at…music is my stay sane tool – which is yours”? – Ruth.
In true Bush Radio fashion, Ruth is lighting a candle in these tough times. We salute you!
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On Sunday the 15 March 2020, The President of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa announced measures to combat the spread of the Novel Coronavirus (Covid 19) in South Africa after a special cabinet meeting.
These include:
Declaring a national state of disaster in terms of the Disaster Management Act.
A travel ban on foreign nationals from high-risk countries such as Italy, Iran, South Korea, Spain, Germany, the United States, the United Kingdom and China.
Discouraging all non-essential domestic travel, particularly by air, rail, taxis and bus.
Gatherings of more than 100 people are prohibited.
Mass celebrations of upcoming national days such as Human Rights Day and other large government events are cancelled.
Schools will be closed from Wednesday, 18 March, and will remain closed until after the Easter Weekend. (Mid-year school holidays will be shortened by a week).
Visits to all correctional centres (prisons) are suspended for 30 days immediately.
We are also encouraged to do the following:
Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or into your flexed elbow when coughing or sneezing.
Avoid close contact with anyone with cold or flu-like symptoms.
If you are in Grade 12 and feel you need advice, tips and other information for the specific exam paper, download the programme of your choice.
Right-click on the links below and save the MP3 to your computer or open in it on your cellphone.
* We have compressed the programmes significantly (largest file only 9MB) to save you bandwidth. High quality copies are available on CD (R 30.00 each) contact Bush Radio on 021 4485450.
Bush Radio 89.5 FM and the Western Cape Education Department has once again partnered to help Grade 12 learners get ready for their final exams through a series of revision programmes. Please check below for a schedule of what will be aired, the dates and times.
If you are in Matric or know anyone who is, you owe it to yourself to tune into 89.5FM or on your mobile/computer via www.bushradio.co.za and listen to the advice and tips in these programmes.
Let’s get through the Matric exams together on 89.5 FM!
Matric Revision Broadcast Schedule on 89.5FM:
Monday, 20 August – 8pm – Afrikaans HL 1
Tuesday, 21 August – 7pm – Afrikaans HL 2
Wednesday, 22 August – 7pm – Mathematics
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Monday, 27 August – 7pm – English FAL 1
Tuesday, 28 August – 7pm – English FAL 2
Wednesday, 29 August – 7pm – Business Studies
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Monday, 3 September – 7pm – Accounting
Tuesday, 4 September – 7pm – Life Sciences
Wednesday, 5 September – 7pm – History
The entire Matric Revision series will be made available for download via this blog shortly.
If you are in Grade 12 and feel you need advice, tips and other information for the specific exam paper, download the programme of your choice.
Right-click on the links below and save the MP3 to your computer or open in it on your cellphone.
* We have compressed the programmes to save you bandwidth. Should you feel you need a higher quality copy on CD (R 30.00 each) contact Bush Radio on 021 4485450.
The 2011 Matric exams are fast approaching and Bush Radio 89.5 FM and the Western Cape Education Department is attempting to ease the stress of matrics through a series of revision programmes. Please check below for a schedule of what will be aired, the dates and times.
If you are in Matric or know anyone who is, you owe it to yourself to tune into 89.5FM or on your mobile/computer via www.bushradio.co.za and listen to the advice and tips in these programmes.
Let’s get through these Matric exams together on 89.5 FM!
Schedule for the Matric Revision Programmes on Bush Radio:
Monday – 19 September – 7pm – Afrikaans (Home Language)
Tuesday – 20 September – 7pm – Afrikaans (Home Language)
Wednesday – 21 September – 8pm – English (First Additional Language)
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Monday – 26 September – 7pm – English (First Additional Language)
The programmes were a big success, as it gave learners the chance to get advice from the actual people who draft and mark them.
Bush Radio has decided to make these programmes available online and so that learners could use them as a refresher and something to help ease their stress.
Please note we have compressed the files in order to save you bandwidth – should you want a high quality / cd copy of the programme call Sharon on 021 448 5450.
Simply right click on the links below and save the file to your computer.
The 2010 Matric exams are fast approaching and Bush Radio 89.5 FM and the Western Cape Education Department is attempting to ease the stress of matrics through a series of revision programmes which will be aired every Monday and Wednesday evening from 7 to 8pm.