The National Choral Music Awards were hosted in Durban last
night, Mdantsane FM scooped the award for the best community radio station, ‘Ikwayara
Ezitsho Kulandawo’ radio show.
The radio audience measurement survey (RAMS) that came out
in October shows that the wonderful community station has grown from 78 000
to 100 000 and more listeners. “Our community appreciates what we are
doing but we hope to get much clearer in terms of sound and reach more
surrounding areas.” Said Sithembele Thomas who’s hosting a breakfast show
called B2B.
The station’s programming is on point and there’s a
potential to grow because they have a dedicated team and the FM is said to be
among the best community radio stations in South Africa.
The station would like to thank Buffalo City Metro
Municipality, their advertisers and their community for the continued support. “Artists
are always with us, our dedicated staff and board members who always avail
themselves in time of need.” Said Thomas.
The station reported to be in need of a full financial
support is not backing down and is calling for more sponsors to get involved. “Challenges
are financially, if we can get a stipend for for our staff, I am sure things
will be much better.” Thomas also told us that the presenters do struggle to get
to the station due to transport money. They are currently engaging local
businesses to help them going forward.
By Buchule Raba
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