Tuks FM
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Tuks FM is the radio station
of the University of Pretoria
and one of South Africa
's most respected community broadcasters. In addition to its deeply impressive output of media professionals, many of whom have become household names in the world of radio and TV, it was also one of the first community broadcasters in South Africa's history to be given an FM licence. As a community broadcaster Tuks FM aims to be at the forefront of youth orientated radio infotainment, and by doing so providing the professional media sector with world class trained individuals.
. Initially it broadcast only to the University of Pretoria
main campus. In 1982-1984 broadcast points extended to all university residences as well as the Onderstepoort and Medical Campuses.
The station was awarded a one month temporary broadcasting licence in February 1993 as well as a two month temporary broadcasting licence in 1994. On 24 April 1995 the station commenced its one year broadcasting licence on the 107.2 FM stereo at 100 W in the greater Pretoria area.
Radio:
Television:
Freelance
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
of the University of Pretoria
University of Pretoria
The University of Pretoria is a multi campus public research university located in Pretoria, the administrative and de facto capital of South Africa...
and one of South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
's most respected community broadcasters. In addition to its deeply impressive output of media professionals, many of whom have become household names in the world of radio and TV, it was also one of the first community broadcasters in South Africa's history to be given an FM licence. As a community broadcaster Tuks FM aims to be at the forefront of youth orientated radio infotainment, and by doing so providing the professional media sector with world class trained individuals.
History
The station was formed in 1980 and had its first transmission on 9 February 1981, where it only broadcast to the Cafeteria and launched with a live performance from David KramerDavid Kramer
David Kramer is a South African singer, songwriter, playwright and director, most notable for his musicals about the Cape Coloured communities, and for his early opposition to apartheid.-Early life:...
. Initially it broadcast only to the University of Pretoria
University of Pretoria
The University of Pretoria is a multi campus public research university located in Pretoria, the administrative and de facto capital of South Africa...
main campus. In 1982-1984 broadcast points extended to all university residences as well as the Onderstepoort and Medical Campuses.
The station was awarded a one month temporary broadcasting licence in February 1993 as well as a two month temporary broadcasting licence in 1994. On 24 April 1995 the station commenced its one year broadcasting licence on the 107.2 FM stereo at 100 W in the greater Pretoria area.
Notable alumni
The station has produced a string of household names in South African television, radio and journalism.Radio:
- 5FM5FM5FM is a South African FM radio station that follows a Top 40 music format and is owned by the South African Broadcasting Corporation , South Africa's public broadcaster...
DJ's: Gareth Cliff, Poppy Ntshongwana, Sias du Plessis, Grant Nash and Anele Mdoda, Kim Schulze(Newsreader)
- Jacaranda 94.2Jacaranda 94.2Jacaranda 94.2 is a commercial South African radio station, broadcasting in English and Afrikaans, with a footprint that covers Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and the North West Province and boasts an audience of more than 2 million...
DJ's: Clayton Robbertze, Duncan Pollock, Dewald Noel, Francois Du Toit, Marius van der Walt, Liezel van der Westhuizen, Martine vd Walt, Antowan Neethling, Robbie Kruse, Christine Greyvenstein, Nadine Moore
- HighveldHighveldThe Highveld is a high plateau region of inland South Africa which is largely home to the largest metropolitan area in the country, the Gauteng City Region, which accounts for one-third of South Africa's population.-Location and description:...
Gloria Monaisa (Programming Director), Dineo Mphahlele (Newsreader); Carmen Reddy (Newsreader); Kriya Gangiah
- RSGRSGRSG is a three letter acronym that may stand for:* Radiant Silvergun, a 1998 video game by Treasure* Radio Sonder Grense, an Afrikaans radio station in South Africa* Regional Seat of Government, a Cold War-era civil defence headquarters in the United Kingdom...
DJ: Neil Saayman;
- Radio Pulpit DJ: Adriana Faling;
- Classic FMClassic FM (South Africa)Classic FM is a classical music radio station in South Africa.-External links:***...
DJ: Magz Kiko;
- 702 Talk Radio presenters: Camilla Bath, Simon Dingle, Umayya Thebe and Dineo Mphahlele;Carmen Reddy; Tara Meaney
- Radio Pick n Pay: Justine Coley;
- Metro FM: Hlogi Mampuru a.k.a. Joe Man;
- Dubai 92: Rob Weston.
- OFM: Tim Zunckel (Programme Manager), Kenzy Vinco, Irene Fisher, Andre Kunz and Riaan van Heerden
- East Coast Radio: Samson Oduntan
- Algoa Fm: JD Mostert (Producer)
Television:
- M-NetM-NetM-Net is a subscription-funded television channel in South Africa, established in 1986 by Naspers....
personnel (presenters, producers,etc.) Francois Nolte, Renier Roos and Victor Eckard aka Victor Edward;
- SUPERSPORTSupersportSuperSport is a South African group of television channels owned by Naspers and carried on the DStv satellite platform. It is the leading sports provider in South Africa and Africa. It also provides sports coverage in many other African countries....
Sias du Plessis
- SABC personnel: Kim Schulze, Dineo Mphahlele, Duane Dell'Oca, Sarel van Vuuren, Tebogo Ramatjie, Victor Khasu and Vusi Ndala; Jenni Van Der Merwe
- CNBC AfricaCNBC AfricaCNBC Africa is an African television network for Sub-Saharan Africa. It was launched by CNBC and Africa Business News LTD on June 1, 2007. CNBC Africa is headquartered in Sandton, Johannesburg....
: Eleni Giocos, Fenley Foxen
- e.tvE.tve.tv is the fifth terrestrial television channel in South Africa, following three channels operated by the state-owned South African Broadcasting Corporation and the privately owned subscription-funded M-Net, operated by Multichoice...
: Natascha Jacobsz (Morning Edition),Kriya Gangiah
Freelance
- TV: Scot Scott;
- Journalist: Simon Dingle;
- Voice Over: Jannes Eiselin.