Listen to the radio, buy it via mobile
[Tshepiso Seopa] Listeners of 94.7 Highveld Stereo can now purchase the music they hear on the airwaves through a partnership with eXactmobile called 94.7 Music Shop. The partnership is part of Primedia Broadcasting's digital strategy to take advantage of new interactive media platforms. 17 Jul 2008 09:53

European Media Research Organisation feedback session
SAARF will hold a feedback session on the European Media Research Organisation (EMRO) conference, which took place earlier this year in France, at the Bryanston Country Club on Thursday, 31 July 2008. EMRO is active in 21 European countries, including South Africa as the only member outside the European Union. 17 Jul 2008 08:56

LG sponsors crime line
Consumer goods manufacturer LG Electronics South Africa has partnered with Primedia's Crime Line, an anti-crime campaign endorsed by the South African Police Service, to support the fight against crime in South Africa. The Crime Line road show is aimed at educating high school children that life's good without crime, with Primedia's Talk Radio 702 and 94.7 Highveld Stereo inviting high schools in Gauteng to participate in the road show campaign. 17 Jul 2008 08:55

First leg of the Vodacom MPower FM Jock Search sets the mark - United Stations
On Saturday the 12th of July the Highveld Mall in Witbank was buzzing with wannabe jocks all hoping to make their mark at the Vodacom MPower FM Jock search. Over 50 hopefuls auditioned setting a high standard for the next two rounds. 16 Jul 2008 15:02

Mark Pilgrim in hospital after heart attack
BREAKING NEWS: 94.7 Highveld Stereo and 94.5 Kfm presenter Mark Pilgrim was admitted to hospital following a sudden heart attack. In a statement released by 94.7, station manager Ravi Naidoo said, “Mark is being treated for an obstructed coronary artery and will be in hospital for the rest of the week.” 15 Jul 2008 21:19

United Station's new home - United Stations
It's official! We have a new home. The United Stations team has moved from Parktown where we started our business nine years ago into our very own building. 15 Jul 2008 14:18

Latest Mpofu suspension not lifted
NEWSWATCH: SABC group CEO Dali Mpofu has failed to have his third suspension overturned by the Johannesburg High Court, according to various media reports. Judgement was handed out yesterday, Monday, 14 July 2008, in the first of a three-part application. The saga will continue next month on 5 August. 15 Jul 2008 11:15

Springbok Radio ‘back on air'
[Tshepiso Seopa] South Africa's first commercial radio station, Springbok Radio, is back on air by popular demand. The Springbok Radio Preservation Society of South Africa, a non-profit organisation based in Johannesburg, resurrected the old radio station by launching a fully fledged Internet radio service earlier this month. 15 Jul 2008 09:00

Local artists release ‘Not in our Lifetime'
[Edwin Tshivhidzo] The song by local artists ‘Not in our Lifetime' has been released and will soon be played on radio stations around the country. The song was composed during the violent attacks on people from other countries and aims to discourage intolerance in South Africa. 15 Jul 2008 08:30

MPowerFM Vodacom Mpumalanga Jock Search 2008 - United Stations
MPowerFM have partnered with Vodacom Mpumalanga in a regional search to discover new talent for Mpumalanga's own commercial radio station. The winner of The MPowerFM Vodacom Mpumalanga Jock Search will win a contract with MPowerFM and kick off their career as a presenter on the exciting new Radio station. 14 Jul 2008 14:02

AME grows radio portfolio - United Stations
Africa Media Entertainment Ltd is delighted to announce its acquisition of a 24.9% stake in the new commercial radio market of Mpumalanga. 5 Feb 2007 16:08

Government suspends independent radio station's broadcasts
Reporters Without Borders has condemned the government's decision on 8 July to suspend independent Radio Despertar's broadcasts for 180 days on the grounds that their current range, 400km, is much more than the 50km stipulated in its licence. The suspension comes just one month before an election campaign is due to begin on 5 August. 14 Jul 2008 11:34

ANC going ahead with daily newspaper?
NEWSWATCH: The Times reports that the ANC is intent on setting up its own newpaper to be on the streets before elections next year, or buying The Sowetan. According to documents in the possession of The Times, the intention is to set up an “alternative voice”. 11 Jul 2008 11:18