Posts tagged with 'eastern cape'

 

The African Way, always space for one more, even if it involves sheep! Police recover 30 stolen sheep in taxi in Eastern Cape – 5 suspects arrested

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Five people have been arrested for allegedly stealing 30 sheep, which they loaded into a taxi in Aliwal North, Eastern Cape.

Police spokesperson Capt Ursula Roelofse said police followed up on information that the sheep were being transported in the taxi early on Friday morning.

The vehicle was stopped and the suspects arrested. Police recovered 30 sheep.

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Xolani Gwala taking time off from 702 for medical reasons

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Stephen Grootes will be filling in for 702 breakfast show host Xolani Gwala while the morning drive time presenter takes some time out from the station to deal with a medical issue. 702 listeners may have noticed that Gwala has already been off the air for a few weeks. In a voice message, played by..
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Is Beats 1 really ‘the biggest radio station in the world’?

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Radio futurologist James Cridland challenges Apple Music’s head of content Larry Jackson’s claim that Beats 1 is the biggest radio station in the world. Run by Apple and available exclusively on Apple Music, Beats 1 was launched at the end of June 2015 – most audaciously grabbing presenter Zane Lowe from BBC Radio 1 at..
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Live Vs. On-Demand: Study Reveals Demo Differences.

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New research reveals for the first time ever the demographic differences in listeners who tune into radio shows on-air vs. those who catch them on-demand. Westwood One and Nielsen collaborated on a custom study to measure the audiences for local on-demand content from Cumulus Media stations and national on-demand content from Westwood One. Using the..
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Somizi wants to send 4 matriculants to university

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This week, Somizi Mhlongo became the latest celebrity to dedicate his resources to sending young people to school. The TV presenter and now author has reached a massive milestone with his book and now he wants to send four matriculants to university next year to give back. Somizi took to Instagram to say: “With my..
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#WomensMonth: Jacaranda FM hosts advocate Thuli Madonsela

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Martin Bester and Tumi Morake hosted advocate Thuli Madonsela at Jacaranda FM on their breakfast show this morning. Madonsela, who served as public protector of South Africa from 2009 to 2016, was interviewed on her thoughts around the ANC, the investigation into Nkandla, the #GuptaLeaks scandal and the upcoming Standard Bank Business Breakfast where she’ll..
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Jou Top 20 vir die week!

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Hier is jou Top 20 vir hierdie week. Ruan Josh en Franja du Plessis is vir die tweede week nommer 1 met hulle liedjie “Ek wil lewe”, hierdie broer en suster trio mag maar sing. Hoop om hulle vir ‘n hele paar weke op die nommer 1 spasie te sien. Die Top 20 is julle..
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Sanger open eersdaags biltong en koffie winkel.

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Biltong en Bobby – hoe klink dit vir jou? Die sanger en The Voice SA-mentor, Bobby van Jaarsveld, gaan eersdaags sy eie biltong en koffie winkel open. Alhoewel hy nie veel oor die projek laat glip nie, skryf hy op sosiale media: “Hahhhahahahaha I KNOW…. ? Tag someone who LOVES great Biltong and Coffee. Watch..
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Radio News: Jim Day Named Exec. Producer for Bob and Marianne Morning Show.

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Jim Day has been named executive producer for “Bob and Marianne in the Morning” on Cumulus Media AC “Warm 98” WRRM Cincinnati, OH. Day brings 25 years of on air and producing experience to his new role where he replaces Zach Stone. “Zach Stone set a high bar producing for Bob and Marianne, so finding..
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Taylor Swift Wins In Groping Trial Against Former DJ.

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A jury in Denver awarded Taylor Swift a victory and symbolic $1 in damages after finding that former KYGO DJ David Mueller was guilty of groping her bare bottom during a meet-and-greet backstage at a 2013 concert. Swift alleged that Mueller groped her before a 2013 show at the Pepsi Center in Denver. Swift’s management..
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