In 1981, Radio Tuks became Tuks FM and has since been at the forefront of providing talent to the commercial broadcasting industry. Today, the world of Tuks FM has expanded far beyond the borders of campus radio and has the inherent power to influence buying decisions of the young consumer.

Tuks FM is a community radio station, licensed in terms of the relevant legislation for community broadcasters and is also a greater Tshwane youth station, targeting a universal cosmopolitan audience comprising people under the age of 35 irrespective of race, sex, culture or creed.

Tuks FM has an eclectic mix of music, informative and talk-radio with content that is pertinent to a target audience. The broadcasting footprint of Tuks FM reaches and approximate 100km radius within Gauteng, ranging from Midrand in the South extending through Tshwane whilst touching the Mpumalanga and North West borders as well. Tuks FM has a listenership of 41 000 (average) and an audience loyalty of 62% listening to Tuks FM exclusively.

Being a community radio not only defines the station’s coverage, but also mandates it with special social and community elements. Our listeners are sophisticated and know what they want. It strives to understand their needs which range from music, information, entertainment and having fun with radio.

Tuks FM compliments the University of Pretoria’s agenda for Community Outreach by hosting local artists and providing controlled music entertainment events for the creative upliftment of society, supported by a dynamic and enthusiastic attitude.

Tuks FM’s community outreach often includes competitors for the school-going and student segments of the target market. These events are hosted to create exposure and enable access to the world of media, broadcasting and entertainment.

The power of radio should never be underestimated, therefore Tuks FM continues to advance robust debate, awareness and the sharing of knowledge as we deliver our programming via show hosts, with a healthy dose of vibrant, in-tune-with-the-youth antics and humour, mixed with social commentary where appropriate.

Tuks FM consistently outperforms other community radio broadcasters and boasts among others, the following recently acquired accolades including:

• 2008: SA National Radio Forum Award
Tuks FM wins Best Community Breakfast Presenter (Andre Kunz)
• 2009: Most Wanted compilation CD
Tuks FM launches its second compilation CD and sells more than double that of the first album titled Total Radio Takeover.
• 2010: Best Community Broadcaster
Tuks FM is nominated for the award at the 1st MTN Radio Awards and goes on to win the adjudicators special commendation award for most influential community radio station.
• 2010: The Readers Choice Awards
Tuks FM wins a Gold Medal, and is awarded the favourite radio station in Gauteng by Beeld.
• 2011: Best Breakfast Presenter:
Tuks FM’s Bang-Bang Breakfast Show (Rob Forbes) is nominated at the 2nd MTN Radio Awards.

Tuks FM continues in its path to grow, create visibility and to differentiate as an information platform, continually adding to the broadening horizon of the informed radio-active community of Tshwane. The relationship with our listeners can be exploited by clients who seek to promote and enhance their brands, as we have successfully contributed to the industry of the past 29 years.

For any sales or advertising queries contact Ruan Strydom at [email protected] or alternatively phone work: 012 362 53216, cell: 071 680 9891.