Question NW1731 to the Minister of Communications
13 September 2016 - NW1731
Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Communications
(a) How many applications for community radio stations are currently being reviewed and (b) what are the names of the radio stations currently being reviewed in each province?
Reply:
Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA)
(a) There are twenty two (22) applications for community radio stations currently being reviewed by ICASA.
(b) The names of the radio stations and the provinces in which they are located are detailed below:
|
Name of the station |
Status |
Province |
|
Engcobo Community Radio |
Pending |
Eastern Cape |
|
Ubuntu Community Radio |
Pending |
Eastern Cape |
|
Areka FM |
Granted but not issued |
Free State |
|
Kotulo FM |
Granted but not issued |
Free State |
|
Poort FM |
Granted but not issued |
Gauteng |
|
Sondela Broadcasting Service |
Granted but not issued |
Gauteng |
|
Vosloorus Community Radio |
Pending |
Gauteng |
|
Intokozo Yeningizimu Radio |
Granted but not issued |
Kwa Zulu Natal |
|
KNI Radio |
Granted but not issued |
Kwa Zulu Natal |
|
Radio Drakensberg |
Granted but not issued |
Kwa Zulu Natal |
|
Rock of Ages Christian Radio |
Granted but not issued |
Kwa Zulu Natal |
|
Kingdom FM |
Pending |
Limpopo |
|
Legae FM |
Pending |
Limpopo |
|
Matlala Community Radio |
Pending |
Limpopo |
|
Malebogo Community Radio |
Pending |
Limpopo |
|
Nzhelele FM |
Pending |
Limpopo |
|
Savannah |
Pending |
Limpopo |
|
Enhlanzeni Media Trust |
Pending |
Mpumalanga |
|
Bodumedi FM |
Granted but not issued |
North West |
|
Bokone Bophirima |
Pending |
North West |
|
Stile FM |
Granted but not issued |
Western Cape |
|
Western Cape FM |
Pending |
Western Cape |
Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA)
(a) The MDDA is currently reviewing 9 community broadcasting project applications (8 radio & 1 television) for consideration and approval.
(b) The names of the radio stations currently being reviewed in each province are outlined in the table below:
|
Media Type |
Project Name |
Province |
|
Community Radio (New) |
Westside FM |
Gauteng |
|
Community Radio (New) |
Sefako Makgatho University FM (Radio MEDUNSA) |
Gauteng |
|
Community Radio (New) |
Waterberg Stereo |
Limpopo |
|
Community Radio (New) |
Bojanala FM |
North West |
|
Community Radio (New) |
Radio Matatiele |
Eastern Cape |
|
Community Radio (New) |
Pongola FM |
Kwazulu Natal |
|
Community Radio (New) |
Ekasi FM |
Mpumalanga |
|
Community Radio (Strengthening) |
1 KZN Television |
Kwazulu Natal |
|
Community Radio (New) |
Inakekelo |
Mpumalanga |
MR NN MUNZHELELE
DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
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MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)
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