Friday, January 18, 2013

Southside FM Radio - Latest developments

As at January 18 2013, Southside FM Radio is still negotiating with some political leaders about our attempts to obtain an FM frequency in and around the Durban area. ICASA has given FM frequencies in the Port Shepstone and Pietermaritzburg areas but we cannot start without Durban because it's in Durban that most of listeners, supporters and sponsors reside. ICASA says that it will consider a MW f...requency and we are awaiting their final details on this.
At the same time we are negotiating with the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Communications Chairperson, Mr Eric Kholwane, about our frequency problems in the Durban and his office has informed us that "Southside is our priority for 2013".
We are also making efforts to talk to the Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Dr Zweli Mkhize.
As soon as our frequency is finalised, the hard work then begins. We will have to:
1). Finalise our premises with a proper lease agreement.
2). Recruit our presenters, reporters, advertising representatives and other staff members.
3). Train our presenters.
4). Build our studio.

It will take us at least three months to get off the ground once we obtain our frequency for Durban.
We will be a thoroughly professional outfit and fully independent of any outside influences.

If any one has any suggestion please contact: subrygovender@gmail.com or 082 376 9053/031 - 568 1309.

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