Lotus FM 87.7 is a national Indian broadcasting radio station in Durban, South Africa. It first aired on 8 January 1983. It works under the supervision of Isabel Van De Linde. Abel Peters, known as Thunderbolt, first presented FM. Its vision is to become a leader along with promoting Indian culture, languages, values, religion, and music. FM’s mission is to deliver credible, authentic, and relevant content.
The content is entertaining, informative, and educational. It also creates national building and democracy for all South Africans. It re-establishes human dignity and instills a sense of self-worth for all listeners. The station has a wide range of goals, such as play the best music that attracts the audience. FM at least cater to the five linguistic and three religious’ groups. It is the powerhouse of entertainment, known for its music, DJs, and events. Its broadcasting language is English.
FM also provides entertaining language shows and teaches people to speak their mother tongue (Tamil, Urdu, Hindi, Telegu, and Gujarati). It provides a platform for diverse South Africans to meet and amplify their experiences. That’s why Its tagline is “Share the Experience.” Catch the FM transmission by tuning 87.7 to 106.8 MHz frequency on the FM band. It broadcast 24/7. Its target audience is between the age of 35 -50 years old, as well as highly aspirational, highly educated. It offers worldwide listeners via live streaming on the internet.
Achievements of Lotus FM 87.7
Morning Show: 2012 MTN Radio Awards
2019 Liberty Radio Awards for Best Documentary, Best Weekend Breakfast Show, Best Breakfast Jock
Back to School Drive 2020, Protea Secondary and Golden Gateway School for Special Needs Learners
Best Breakfast Show Presenter: 2020 Radio Awards
Programs
WEEKDAYS SHOWS
PRESS PLAY, MORNING INSPIRATION, NEWSBREAK, BREAKFAST XPRESS, LIFE AND STYLE, THE LUNCH BREAK, THE OFFICIAL DRIVE, GEETANJALI, WALK THE TALK, NIGHT CAFÉ, GULDASTA, GEET MALA, INISAI MAZHAI, LOTUS LOUNGE, IN DA MIX
WEEKEND SHOWS
MIDNIGHT REVOLUTION, THE WEEKEND LIFT OFF, THE WEEKEND EXPLOSION, BOLLYWOOD BILLBOARD, BEYOND THE GAME, LOCAL VOCAL, DANCE LAB, THE WEEKEND FIX, MORNING MASALA, KODAM BAKKAM, BEYOND THE GAME, BHAKTI SANGEET, GOSPEL HOUR, DEENYAT, QAWALI HOUR, CLASSIC GOLD
Presenters
Ashit Desai, Bhai Azad, Byron David, Deon Chetty, Dees Naidu RJ, DJ Sue, Krsna Priya Dasa, Jailoshini Naidoo, EB Mamode, Maya Jagjivan Kalicharan, Mala Lutchmanan, Lloyd Paul, Pastor Shirley Naicker, O’Neil Nair, Neelofar Sayed, Rafeek Hassen, Raeesa Mahomed, Pravina Maharaj, Shaastra Nagesar, Senzo Mthethwa, Romeo Chonco, Veena Lutchman, Varshan Sookhun, Suresh Harilal, Zakia Ahmed, Yashika Ramautar, Vijayluxmi Balakrishna
Contact Details
Address: SABC, 100 KE Masinga Road, Durban, 4000
Postal Address: P.O. Box 1588, Durban, 4001
Studio: 089 310 8789
Telephone: (031) 362 5444
Lotus FM News Desk: (031) 362 5226
Funeral Notices: (031) 362 5240/5241
WhatsApp: 071 613 7803
Email: marketing@lotusfm.co.za
Official Website: http://www.lotusfm.co.za/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lotus.fm
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lotusfm
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officiallotusfm/
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