Thobela FM is a South African FM station based in Johannesburg, South Africa. It attracts all audience who speaks Northern Sotho and understands South Africa. This radio targets the audience that belongs to 16 to 49 age groups. It focuses only on one contemporary format. SABC owns and manages all broadcasting of the station. The famous slogan of the station is “Mošhate Wa Tsebo Le Boithabišo.” English Translation of the slogan is “The capital of knowledge and entertainment.” It offers the webcast on the official website of the station. It started airing contemporary voice since 1960.
Coverage and Frequencies of the Station:
The broadcasting of Thobela FM reaches many areas of South Africa. In every city, it broadcasts on different frequencies. Area wise frequencies of the Thobela network are following
Blouberg, it airs on 89.2.
Johannesburg, it broadcasts on 90.1.
Mokopane, it plays on 88.3.
Dullstroom, it uses 87.7.
Louis Trichardt, it utilizes 87.6.
Pretoria, it runs on 87.9.
Haenertsburg, it requires 90.3 frequency for broadcasting.
Middelburg, it needs 88.7 frequency for broadcasting.
Thabazimbi, it takes 91.9 frequency for all programming.
Hoedspruit, it consumes 88.9 frequency for all programming.
It has 89.8 frequency for the Nylstroom area and 89.5 frequency for Tzaneen.
Thobela FM belongs to South Africa that broadcasts in Pedi. It belongs to SABC and started broadcasting in 1960. This radio features local music, informative programs, and talk shows.
Major Programs of Thobela FM:
It offers the broadcasting 24 hours a day throughout the week. Thobela air 60% Music and 40% Talk format in all programming. Major programs of the station include Kgogamashego, Naledi ya meso, Thobela, FM News, Current Affairs, Ditlalemeso, and Tabakgolo Live Streaming.
Notable DJs:
The radio network possesses a range of celebrated, inspirational, dedicated, talented, and experienced personalities. These personalities include anchors, DJs, RJs, presenters, directors, managers, and other team members. Names of some of the personalities who serve the station are the following:
Braod Monyamanae, Andrew Botopela, Bradwin Monyamane, Clifford choshi, Conny Matjipa, Faith Choshi, Fantastic Sebola, HODI Tsamago, Happiness Maake, Herbet Sello, Isaac Mashila, JJ Menu, Kgopotso Mashego, Karabo Matlala, The C-lecta boy, Kgopotso Sekopa, Cutjolicious, Koketšo Motau, Kwetepe John Matlakala, Laelo Mahlo, Lenny T, Lorraine Mahlo, Mankoko Baby, Ali Lamola, Matlou Cate Moroane, Matome Lady M Sekuba, Max Mojapelo, Mogau Maredi, Mokgadi Khadjo Matlebjane, Moleboge (Lebza Lady) Mokgoebo, Moloko Mashamaite, Mpho Moroaswi, Nkgadimeng Kekana, Promise Makgoale, Ronny Lesudi, Roseta Sebapu, Sebasa Mogale, Simon Ramafalo, Thabo wa Mo-Afrika, Timmy Thomas, and Vicky Moletja.
Competitors:
Algoa FM, Jacaranda FM, Radio 573, Kaya FM, Gagasi FM, Munghana Lonene FM, and Good Hope FM are the competitor radio stations of Thobela FM.
Contact Details:
Physical Address: SABC, cnr. of Artillery and Henley Rd, Auckland Park, Johannesburg, South Africa 2092
Studio Number: 015 297 8941
SMS: 45994
Whatsapp: 072 887 8982
Fax: 015 290 0172
For music: music@thobelafm.co.za
email: digital@thobelafm.co.za
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thobelafmyaka/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thobelafmyaka
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thobelafmyaka/
Station Contacts:
Florina Sebola
Station Manager
015 290 0264
sebolamf@sabc.co.za
Dr. Lesiba Maphoso
Programs Manager
015 290 0085
maphosols@sabc.co.za
Moriti Rasefate
For Marketing
015 290 0085
rasefatem@sabc.co.za
Address:
19 Hospital Street, Polokwane, 0699
Postal Address:
P.O. Box 395, Polokwane, 0700
Official Website: http://www.thobelafm.co.za/[/expand]