Zone Radio

Zone Radio
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Zone Radio 88.5 FM is a commercial community radio station that serves and broadcasts to the following areas in the “Deep South” ... Belvedere, Capri, Chapmans Peak, Crofters Valley, Faerie
Knowe, Fish Hoek, Goedehoop Estate, Imhofs Gift, Klein Slangkop, Kommetjie, Masiphumelele, Noordhoek, Ocean View, San Michel, Sun Valley, Sunnydale & The Lakes. We also broadcast online at www.zoneradio.co.za

and via our Zone Radio app, to reach other areas elsewhere in Cape Town, the rest of South Africa as well as elsewhere in the world. Zone Radio's focus in on the following:

* Play-listing the kind of adult contemporary music often absent from existing radio stations in South Africa.
* Providing a platform for local and independent musicians showcase their talent.
* Developing training programs for people who wish to become involved in radio.
* Providing a place where new presenters will be given the opportunity to hone their skill.
* Offering clients cost effective but creative advertising solutions.
* Remaining interactive with our listeners so as to develop a “Zone Radio Community”
* Portraying the best of the Deep Southern Peninsula to the world.

29/07/2024

The podcast of The Money Zone with Paul Volker about "The 2 Pot System" has been uploaded to the website https://iono.fm/e/1465602

29/07/2024

The podcast of Chapter 1 of "Sibo Makes A Difference" - Sibo -Empowering Children...one page at a time with Jenna Fish and written by Ginny Stone on The Kiddies Zone has been uploaded to the website https://iono.fm/e/1465595

29/07/2024

Coming up at 9pm tonight...That Seventies Sound presented by Dave Edwards...That Seventies Sound explores the music of the 1970s...The Shows usually have a theme such as "Travel" or "Food & Drink"...The Shows also include music-based features. These include TV - Times, a much-loved TV theme from the '70s...Music Chain Quiz-Five Questions about the music of the '70s...The 12-inch Disco Remix...A Disco favourite...fully extended.

29/07/2024

Coming up at 6pm this evening...Join Judy Roberson on The Blues Zone when she brings you the best of the blues...You are welcome to WhatsApp your blues requests to 0724478044

29/07/2024

Join us at 16h15 on The Money Zone when Paul Volker chats to "The Unicorn" about the "2 Pot System". Feel free to WhatsApp any questions you have to 0724478044

29/07/2024

Stay tuned for all you little ones...coming up at 15h30...Storytime with Jenna Fish - Sibo -Empowering children...one page at a time and written by Ginny Stone.

29/07/2024

We are so very grateful to so many of our wonderful listeners, advertisers and sponsors for the ongoing support during this difficult time.

So, it’s round one to ICASA and a questionable judge, but the fight is far from over. Here’s our plan going forward:

📢We’ve hired a consultant to process a new broadcast license application. His services include a GIS study to test the available frequency spectrum in the Valley. It may take a week or two to submit the new application, and once submitted, ICASA has 30 days to deliver a decision. However, given ICASA's irrational and incompetent actions thus far, we're cautious in our optimism. We are one of 18 small radio stations that have suffered the same fate. Despite this, we remain hopeful that our consultant will succeed in getting our new application approved.

A huge thank you to everyone who has already contributed to our BackaBuddy campaign to help us with the exorbitant legal costs. If you would like to make a donation, every little bit will help, here is the link : https://www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/zone-radio-needs-your-help-to-get-back-on-air

28/07/2024

The Sunday Breakfast Zone 9am - 12pm – “Mad Matt” Tennyson
The Sunday Lunch Zone 12pm - 3pm - "Uncle Buck" Adrian Buckland
The Sunday PM Zone – 3pm – 6pm – Jan Leonard
Keeping It Country - 6pm - 9pm – Janet Scanlon
You are welcome to WhatsApp all your requests to 0724478044

27/07/2024

Our Line-up for today
Saturday Sunrise 7am - 9am - Stream
The Saturday Breakfast Zone - 9am - 12pm - Jan Leonard
The Saturday Lunch Zone - 12pm - 3pm - Richard Davies
Saturday PM Zone - 3pm - 6pm – Peter Henry
The Saturday Songbook - 6pm - 9pm - Janet Scanlon
You are welcome to WhatsApp your requests to 0724478044

26/07/2024

The podcast of Chapter 3 of "Sibo Saves Water" - Sibo -Empowering Children...one page at a time with Jenna Fish and written by Ginny Stone on The Kiddies Zone has been uploaded to the website https://iono.fm/e/1464924

26/07/2024

Coming up at 9pm this evening...Tune in to the "Romeo Of The Rodeo" DJ Nik, for the BEST in country music, interviews, and more on the Whiskey And Ci******es Country Radio Show

26/07/2024

Coming up at 6pm...Join John McKnight on The Rock Oasis. You are welcome to WhatsApp all your requests to 0724478044
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26/07/2024

Coming up at 16h10...Join "The Unicorn" when he will be chatting Amy Leigh Hart from ALAS Academy about their new show coming up in August at The Masque Theatre.

26/07/2024

Coming up at 16h10...Join "The Unicorn" when he will be chatting to Faeron Wheeler from The Masque Theatre about their Play Reading Programme.

25/07/2024

Hi all, we have unfortunately had to start a backabuddy campaign to try and raise funds to help us with the exorbitant legal costs we have incurred trying to get a low powered licence again for our station. Any donations would be gratefully accepted, and we request that you please share this for us. Thank you all again, for your support! Please click on this link below to view more

25/07/2024

Coming up at 9pm tonight...Join Beth Williams on the Indie Americana Songwriter Show.

25/07/2024

Coming up at 6pm this evening...Join Rob Hoffman with co-host Craig Miller on That 80's Zone...You can WhatsApp all your 80's tunes to 0724478044

24/07/2024

The podcast of The Education Zone with Malie Ntshangase from Capella House and Jana Belter from the Integer Network about "The Benefits of Life Coaching" has been uploaded to the website https://iono.fm/e/1464094

24/07/2024

The podcast of Chapter 2 of "Sibo Saves Water" - Sibo -Empowering Children...one page at a time with Jenna Fish and written by Ginny Stone on The Kiddies Zone has been uploaded to the website https://iono.fm/e/1464087

24/07/2024

Coming up at 9pm tonight... Join The Mop Tops & The King for an independent syndicated broadcast radio show featuring the music of The Beatles and Elvis Presley presented by Steve Chelmsford

24/07/2024

Coming up at 6pm this evening...Join Judy Roberson on The Retro Zone when she takes you on a musical journey back in time...You can WhatsApp your requests to 0724478044

24/07/2024

Coming up at 16h10...Join Malie Ntshangase from Capella House when she chats to Jana Belter from the Integer Network about "The Benefits of Life Coaching" on The Education Zone.

24/07/2024

Since January, Zone Radio has been embroiled in a legal battle with ICASA. Despite our best efforts, they seem determined to shut down our radio station for reasons that appear both incomprehensible and irrational. Today was a critical day as our urgent interdict application was heard in the Pretoria High Court. There were only two possible outcomes: either we are granted the interdict, or at midnight, we will have to turn off our FM transmitter. Unfortunately, the ruling has gone against us, and we must turn off our transmitter.

From the outset of this saga, Judy and I decided to keep this matter private until we had a definitive outcome. We did not want to place any unnecessary burden on our incredible team of presenters.

Here is the background to our current situation:

Every broadcast license issued by ICASA must be renewed every five years. Our renewal was due in January this year. A year prior, we contacted ICASA to inquire about the renewal process and requirements. We were instructed to submit our application in January 2024, without a specific date given. We submitted our renewal application on January 25th, only to have it rejected because it should have been submitted by January 23rd. This two-day delay was the sole reason for the rejection. We were then advised by ICASA to submit a new application, which was also rejected, as was a subsequent one. The reason given for both rejections was that our studio is not located in a shopping mall. With each application, we were required to pay a R7500.00 nonrefundable application fee.

Initially, we planned to be in Sun Valley Mall when we launched our original application five years ago. However, this plan fell through after our license was granted. Since the Broadcast Act allows for "other commercial premises," we moved to our current location, which is registered as a commercial site. We notified ICASA of the address change in writing, and there was no objection at the time. All our monthly compliance reports included this address, and ICASA never raised it as an issue. Now, suddenly, this is being cited as a reason for rejecting our applications. According to ICASA, we should be in a mall and restrict our broadcasts to the mall, which is impractical since a radio signal cannot be contained within a single building. By nature, a 1-watt transmitter will carry the signal to a radius of 5 to 10 kilometers.

Another reason for rejection is the claim that a signal broadcast by 5fm from a transmitter in Paarl (about 100 km away) will interfere with our frequency on 88.5 and negatively impact our broadcasts. In the five years we have broadcast on 88.5, this has never been the case, and there have been no complaints about interference from 5fm or us. Now, for reasons that defy logic, this is suddenly a problem and a basis for rejecting our spectrum license.

All of this has led to costly litigation, for which we are going to have to start a fundraiser.

We want to express our deepest gratitude to John McKnight, who has generously given his time and legal expertise free of charge to help us fight this battle every step of the way. He has been a valuable ally, both legally and morally, and without his assistance, we would not have come this far.

Where does this leave us? We have a very large online audience and will continue to broadcast online as ICASA has no control over online broadcasts. There are options available to us, and all is not lost. We will keep you informed as developments unfold.

We deeply appreciate each one of you, our listeners, and are genuinely grateful for your support. We are also deeply indebted to our advertisers and sponsors, most of whom have confirmed their continued support. Finally, we wish to thank our dedicated team of presenters, each of whom continues to contribute to the success of Zone Radio. We assure you that we will continue to fight for your right to be heard.
Listen to the podcast by clicking on this link : https://iono.fm/e/1463694

23/07/2024

The podcast of The IP Zone with Professor John McKnight about "Patents and Designs" has been uploaded to the website https://iono.fm/e/1463689
This feature is proudly sponsored by Spoor & Fisher

23/07/2024

Stay tuned for Solid Gold 60's coming up at 9pm with Geoff Dorset

23/07/2024

Stay tuned for The South African and Indie Music Zone coming up at 6pm this evening with Judy Roberson...You can WhatsApp all your SA/Indie music requests to 0724478044

23/07/2024

Coming up at 16h10...Join Professor John McKnight when he will be chatting to "The Unicorn" on The IP Zone. Today's topic is "Patents and Designs." This feature is proudly sponsored by Spoor & Fisher

23/07/2024

26 July
The Diners Club Karaoke Night Fund Raiser
BushPub & Grill, 27 Lekkerwater Road, Sunnydale
Doors open at 8pm.
Cover Charge R50
With DJ Bazz and Craig L
Food and drinks on sale

29 July
Zingo @ Camel Rock Restaurant, Scarborough
18h30 for 19h00
Fundraiser for T&T Creations - stitch together for change
Exciting Bingo with great prizes and challenging fun quizzes that will put you to the test!
Entry R50 per person
Contact Michelle to get your tickets by emailing [email protected] or on
064 130 3066

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4 Cruiser Close, Sun Valley
Cape Town
7985

Website

http://www.zoneradio.co.za/

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Thank you to everyone who participated in the Open Air Concert Competition. We have our final two winners!🥇🥇 CONGRATULATIONS to Leigh-Anne Mobsby and Charmaine Olckers, you have each won a double ticket to see Mango Groove, Ard Matthews, Laurie Levine, Nomadic Orchestra and Booshle G on Sunday 3 December at Muizenberg Park. We hope all four of our winners have a fabulous afternoon of incredible music and great performers.

Congratulations to our winners 🥇... Hazel Tutt and Tanya Steel. They have each won a set of double tickets to see Mango Groove and other artists at the Cape Open Air concert at Muizenberg Park on Sunday 3 December 2023. Thank you to Jeremy Loops for coming in to Zone Radio to chat to Judy and do the draw live on air. Thanks to everyone who took part, sadly we could only have 2 winners. Here is a video of the live draw

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It was such a privilege to have Robin Auld in the studio last night, Robin Auld Music. Here he is performing a James Phillips song, live in the studio. He had performed this song, Which Way to Go, with Andy Lund who sadly passed away recently.

The amazing Gaëllou popped in yesterday to spread their amazing Random acts of kindness for our Genie Sue Susara Hair and her husband Michael. This is such an amazing gift for someone who is going through a tough time or needs to be rewarded. #kindnessmatters

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Broadcasting in the Western Cape’s Deep Southern Peninsula, Zone Radio 88.5 fm is primarily a music station supported by talk where entertainment, education and information are packaged for our listeners. At the heart of the product is a program grid that is listener driven offering adult contemporary music 7 days a week. Zone Radio has always been committed to job creation, supporting small business, the promotion of South African and Independent music and the development of new broadcast talent. Zone Radio's focus in on the following: * We will playlist the kind of adult contemporary music often absent from existing radio stations in South Africa. * Providing a platform for local musicians showcase their talent. * Developing training programs for young people who wish to become involved in radio as producers, journalists or presenters. * Providing a place where young presenters and sound technicians will be given the opportunity to hone their skill. * Offering clients cost effective but creative advertising solutions using the multi-media platforms available via the internet. * Creating employment opportunities * Remaining interactive with our listeners so as to develop a “Zone Radio Community” * Portraying the best of the “Deep South” and South Africa to the world.