Broadcast area: Western Cape
Institution: University of Cape Town
Languages: English
Format: urban/pop
Description:
UCT Radio was first established in 1976 – a time when the youth struggled to make their voices heard. It first operated via shortwave radio as a pirate station but went on to become one of the first successful applicants to be granted a broadcasting license in 1994.
UCT Radio is been recognized for over thirty years of student-run radio broadcasting, informing the general University of Cape Town community and actively participating in the training of staff according to radio industry standards. Tune in and enjoy a young, vibrant sound, with frequent give-aways, and the freedom of speech that makes a refreshing alternative to commercial broadcasting in the Cape Town area. A station that has produced some of the more popular South African celebrities and professional broadcasters, showing it’s professionalism on all levels by the talent that emanates from this dynamic station. For more information, visit
www.studentradionetwork.co.za.