SACRO

24/02/2025

Serving the Community Radio Sector by attending the MICT Seta Capacity Building roadshow, exploring skills development opportunities to upskill the volunteers and staff within the sector.

13/02/2025

On this we like to honor all community radio stations, their staff and everyone in the broadcasting industry. This year, we celebrate World Radio Day under the theme "Radio Climate Change." We look forward to excellent content from all of you on the environment, particularly on climate change.

15/09/2024

Celebrating 30 years of Excellence. Tomorrow two former Alex FM stars who are now doing well in mainstream will come back home to host the very same show they hosted before.
They will be interviewing SA Community Radio Organisation ‘s (SACRO) National Secretary and leader of the sector, Ms Marcolene Roach to wish Alex Fm on their 30th birthday.

13/09/2024

SACRO leaders in their communities are active. At a recent Graduation ceremony at West Coast College Institute of Excellence, a SACRO member/leader was invited to be a motivational speaker. Well done 👏👌

12/09/2024

SA Community Radio Organisation (SACRO) Chairperson Mr Takelane Nemangowe spoke to Daily Theta on SABC 1 on Wednesday September 11th, he said that Community media sector is the least funded and supported sector in South Africa yet it is the most effective platform of engagement, source of information and powerful tool of content distribution.

10/09/2024

SACRO leadership represented by Marcolene Roach and Trevor Le Grange attended a meeting hosted by Pretoria FM with the Minister of Communication Min. Solly Malatsi to address the challenges and experiences from community radio stations in the Industry.

07/09/2024

PRESS RELEASE
07 September 2024

Alex FM Radio Celebrates 30 Years of Broadcasting Excellence
Alexandra, Johannesburg - Alex FM Radio, a leading community radio station, is proud to announce its 30th anniversary of broadcasting to the community. Since its inception in 1994, Alex FM has been a beacon of hope, entertainment, and information, serving the community with dedication and passion.

Over the past three decades, Alex FM has established itself as a trusted voice, providing a platform for local talent, news, and discussions that matter. The station has played a significant role in promoting social cohesion, cultural diversity, and community development.

"We are thrilled to celebrate this milestone anniversary," said Takalane Nemangowe. "Our commitment to serving the community remains unwavering, and we look forward to many more years of broadcasting excellence."

To commemorate this occasion, Alex FM will host a series of events, including:

- Anniversary Celebration and Bus Flash Mob Tour in Alexandra: We will kick off the celebration with a bus mob flash tour across Alexandra, bringing the festivities directly to the people. This tour will include live entertainment, community engagement activities, and opportunities for residents to participate in the celebration. The day will culminate in an anniversary celebration event featuring keynote speakers, performances, and a reflection on our journey.
• Community Outreach Projects: Throughout September, we will organize community service projects that align with our mission, focusing on uplifting the most vulnerable in our society.
• Live Broadcasts at Heritage Sites: During September, we will host live broadcasts from various heritage sites in Alexandra, highlighting the rich cultural history of our community.

Join us in celebrating 30 years of Alex FM Radio!

Contact:
Takalane Namangowe
[email protected]
0761559777

18/07/2024

Today as we commemorate Mandela Day. Let's honor Madiba's legacy by dedicating our 67 minutes to making a positive impact in our communities.

04/06/2024

Leadership in action at the Primedia/MDDA Community Radio Days conference.

17/04/2024

SACRO, NCRF, NAB and MDDA had a very progressive meeting today at BRC offices.

SACRO serving the Sector.

21/03/2024

Always remain true to yourself and advocate for your rights, as everyone possesses the freedom to articulate themselves effectively. Wishing you a joyous Human Rights Day! When the rights of any individual are jeopardized, it diminishes the rights of all. Therefore, it is imperative that we all unite in support. Happy Human Rights Day!

08/03/2024

Today, March 8, signifies International Women's Day, initially observed in 1909. Women play pivotal roles as agents of change, challenging systems, protecting ecosystems, nurturing communities, and advocating for a future that is equitable and inclusive for everyone.

On this International Women's Day, unite in solidarity with women as they assert their rights. Let us come together to recognize, uplift, and bolster the leadership of Indigenous women, ensuring that we have even more accomplishments to celebrate in the years ahead!

29/02/2024

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29/02/2024

David Perlman Award for Excellence in Science Journalism—News
Deadline: Mar 27, 2024
Donor: American Geophysical Union (AGU)
Grant Type: Awards, Prizes and Challenges
Grant Size: $1000 to $10,000
Countries/Regions: All Countries
Area: Journalism, Media, Science
Nominations are now open for the David Perlman Award for Excellence in Science Journalism—News.
For more information, visit

The David Perlman Award for Excellence in Science Journalism – News is an annual award recognizing excellence in science news reporting, defined as work prepared with a deadline of one week or less.

29/02/2024

SAMPRA Development Fund: Cultural Programmes (South Africa)
Deadline: Mar 28, 2024
Donor: SAMPRA Development Fund
Grant Type: Grant
Grant Size: $1000 to $10,000
Countries/Regions: South Africa
Area: Arts & Culture, Music
The SAMPRA Development Fund invites cultural organisations that are passionate about music development and cultural diversity to apply to the SDF for funding.
For more information, visit

We invite cultural organisations that are passionate about music development and cultural diversity to apply to the SDF for funding. Cultural Programmes Eligibility Criteria and Funding Rules Eligibility Applicants must demonstrate a track record of dedication to the development, promotion, and appr...

29/02/2024

2024 Artlab Editorial Fellowship Open Call
Deadline: Mar 31, 2024
Donor: Hyundai Artlab
Grant Type: Fellowship
Grant Size: $1000 to $10,000
Countries/Regions: All Countries
Area: Arts & Culture
As part of the goal to spark meaningful dialogue, cultivate empathy, and facilitate collaborations that connect across boundaries, the Hyundai Artlab is thrilled to announce the second year of the Artlab Editorial Fellowship.
For more information, visit

29/02/2024

We accompanied industry professionals as they explored the nuances of effective radio marketing. Through this experience, we gained valuable knowledge on leveraging radio to enhance your brand, including tips on creating engaging content, establishing beneficial partnerships, and maximizing brand interaction.

19/02/2024

Reminder: Call for Entries: Standard Bank Sikuvile Awards, brought to you by SANEF, 2024

Entries for the 2024 edition of the Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards, brought to you by the South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF), are now open and will close on Friday, 29 March 2024.

The Awards will cover stories published or broadcast between 1 January 2023 and 31 December 2023. There will be no extension and winners will be announced at an event on Saturday, 29 June, at a venue yet to be confirmed in Gauteng.

The awards are open to all media platforms - print, online/digital, and broadcast (radio and TV) journalists. They are regarded as a highlight on the journalistic calendar rewarding the exceptional work done by the country’s journalists, in categories ranging from investigative journalism to feature writing, and lifestyle as well as photojournalism.

The Awards reflect the importance of groundbreaking, accurate, fact-based, truthful, fair, and verified reporting in a world where misinformation and disinformation continue to be a major concern in the media sector.

They are also proof of the important role that the Fourth Estate plays in the country’s democracy.

For more information, or to submit an entry, please visit:

SIKUVILE JOURNALISM AWARDS Get Started About Sikuvile The Standard Bank Sikuvile Awards encourage and recognise excellent journalistic work. Over the years, the Standard Bank Sikuvile Awards have become one of the key highlights in journalism awards. Standard Bank Sikuvile Awards The awards see the....