It has been three years since the microphones have been muted and with no sound of music in Zamdela, Sasolburg, following the closure of Karabo FM.
Howevever, microphone are set to be unmuted, the music is set to play again and listener are soon to tune to a radio station again.
A commercial radio called Metsimaholo Radio is on the cards. Its launch is set to be before the end of this year.
Preparations are afoot for Sasolburg to have its own Radio. This time, no more community radio but a commercial radio, which is independent and self-sufficient. And also to be owned by youth.
Metsimaholo Radio’s Director, Duncan Sinthimule, said after embarking on a long, difficult and frustrating journey of planning and submitting applications to Icasa the hard work has finally paid off. “We were finally granted a license for fully commercial radio on the 1st September 2020, and the license is valid for 5 years with option of renewal” said Sinthimule.
The granting of the licence according to Sinthimule will usher in a medium that is impartial, responsible and pro-community and mostly importantly that will nurture talent of young people.
Formerly known as “Baby B” during his days as a presenter at Karabo Fm, and other roles he played in other radio stations Sinthimule believes he has what it takes to move Metsimaholo Radio to higher levels.
“With the experienced I have in the sector I believe I will contribute in shaping the future of this radio and to achieve that I will also need support and co-operations of other role players such businesses, political role players as well as the community” added Sinthimule.
The content for this commercial radio will cover majority of the people manly middle age groups operating in languages such as English(50%), Afrikaans(25%) and Sesotho(25%).
“As preparations are on going we are also doing our best to mitigate through challenges such as acquiring latest studio equipment that will provide quality output, Frequency, trainings for presenters and staff, and we are calling young people to submitt their demos and recordings. I would also like to acknowledge the support I have receive through this process from my former colleagues, friends, business people and everyone who believed in this dream, and I would like to encourage young people to start acting and doing something about those ideas they have, no matter what idea you have start acting on it, what would have happened if I didn’t act on this idea?” said this Director as he ended with a question.
More info available on Metsimaholo Fm Facebook-page
Demos submissions: careers@metsimaholofm.co.za
Music Submissions: submitmusic@metsimaholofm.co.za
Info: info@metsimaholofm.co.za
Website:www.metsimaholofm.co.za (Under construction)
