Kurara FM 98.9 is a community broadcasting radio station situated in John Taolo Gaetsewe District, Kuruman, South Africa. It broadcasted every time on 01 January 2012. The transmission is available in the three languages such as Setswana (50%), English (30%), and Afrikaans (20%). FM can be listened to by tuning 98.9 MHz frequency runs on the FM band. The transmission is on-air 24 hours a day. The target audience is Kids (20%), Adults (30%), and Youth (50%). On the 6th May 2014, the station extended its transmitter range, now the John Taolo Gaetsewe, Siyanda District, Frances Baard district, Kathu, Danielskuil, Posmansburg, Olifantshoek, Vryburg, Taung, Kimberly, and more than 204 villages.
Its vision is to educate the community about the culture of broadcasting. It empowers the rural communities through information, education, training programs and exposes rich cultural diversity. The program format is 70% Music and 30% Talk. The music genre is House, Kwaito, Christian/Gospel, R&B/Soul, Chorale, Afrikaans Musiek, Contemporary Soul, Afro Jazz, Hip-Hop, House, Afro Pop, Deep House, and Reggae, WayBack. The worldwide audience can enjoy the live transmission of the station via web portal. The station’s slogan is “The Ultimate Choice of the District.”
Programs of Kurara FM 98.9
Monday to Friday
Intimate Connection – 22:00 to 02:00
Galaletsang – 02:00 to 06:00
Kgatelopele – 06:00 to 09:00
Sedikwa – 09:00 to 12:00
Afternoon Delight – 12:00 to 15:00
Youth Connect – 15:00 to 18:00
Re Ja Tlhako – 18:00 to 22:00
Get Up and Groove – 22:00 to 02:00
Saturday
Jou Gemaksone – 02:00 to 06:00
Letlhabile – 06:00 to 09:00
Serurubele – 09:00 to 10:00
Cracking It – 10:00 to 11:00
Lefatshe la Hip-Hop – 11:00 to 13:00
Reggae – 13:00 to 15:00
Mabaleng a Metshameko – 15:00 to 18:00
Go Tsofala oo Ratang – 18:00 to 22:00
VIP Lounge – 22:00 to 02:00
Sunday
VIP Lounge – 22:00 to 02:00
The Morning Breeze – 02:00 to 05:00
Maatla a Tumelo – 05:00 to 09:00
Tswina ya Mmino – 09:00 to 11:00
Tshobokanyo ya Dikgang – 11:00 to 12:00
Vuur en Vlam – 12:00 to 15:00
Unwind – 15:00 to 18:00
Atlega – 18:00 to 19:00
The Jazz Theatre – 19:00 to 21:00
Tsosoloso ya Moya – 21:00 to 23:00
Intimate Connection – 23:00 to 02:00
Presenters
Phemelo Loeto, Thuto Leserwane, Nicholas Moseki, Fiazo, Thapelo Senatle, Nelly Kok, Lord Rapture, Starring, KG the Blesser, TS Leserwane, California Botsime, Cracking It, Koketso Mokomele, Ras Levi, Kabelo Getlo, Tshimega ya Radio, Mr. Vic, Nicholas Moseki, Lefa Diretse, Ronald View, Bopape, Mr. Ibu, Aobakwe Pitso.
Contact Details
Address: 77 Main Street 8460 Kuruman, South Africa
Phone: +27 53 712 3136
Email: kurarafmmarketing@gmail.com
Official Website: http://www.kurarafm.co.za/
Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/kurarafmofficial/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kurarafm98_9
Consider Listening: Ligwalagwala FM 89.3