Capricorn FM

Capricorn FM is a commercial radio station in the Limpopo province of South Africa.^[1]

Capricorn FM

Broadcast area	Limpopo
Frequency	96.0 MHz (Mokopane/Polokwane) 98.0 MHz (Hoedspruit) 105.4 MHz (Louis Trichardt) 97.6 MHz (Tzaneen)
Programming
Format	Urban
History
Founded	2007
First air date	26 November 2007 (2007-11-26)
Links
Webcast	Windows Media Audio
Website	capricornfm.co.za

Overview

The Capricorn FM station broadcasts in the FM range and also streams^[2] on the internet. The station broadcasts on the following frequencies:^[3]

• 96.0 FM in Mokopane/Polokwane
• 98.0 FM in Hoedspruit
• 105.4 FM in Louis Trichardt
• 89.9 FM in Sibasa
• 97.6 FM in Tzaneen

Their broadcasting comprises 70% music and 30% talk shows. The music genres featured include R&B, soul, afro-pop, afro-soul, hip hop, kwaito, house, jazz, and gospel.^[3]

Its presenters include:

• Dee Nkomo
• Mpho Mashita
• Ms Kulie
• King Bash
• Muthusi Makosholo
• Black Moakamedi
• Dj Complexion
• Ngamula Teecee Chauke
• Vusi Alphaa
• Chris Chuene
• Tlou Tlolane
• Prudence Mabasa
• Aggrey Lichopwa
• Hellen Seabi
• Master Jay
• Wanani Rathanya
• Itumeleng Banda
• Mr Majo
• Lindiwe Manzini
• Mpho Magwabeni
• Hlekani Shikwambana
• Uncle TS

History

The station is named after the latitudinal line that cuts across Limpopo, the Tropic of Capricorn.^[4] The station broadcasts from its studios in Bendor Park, Polokwane. It was established on November 26, 2007 and is led by its CEO, Simphiwe Mdlalose, who represents MSG Afrika Media. Mdlalose and his partner, former talk show host Given Mkhari, were part of a consortium that competed against several contenders for the license to broadcast in Limpopo.^[3] Past presenters have included Shandu Madima, Karabo Maila, Prudence Mabasa, Thabiso Kotane, Given Mabunda^[5] and Ashifa Shabba.^[6]

Audience

Capricorn FM is a commercial radio station and broadcasts 70% in English and 30% in vernacular, incorporating the three dominant languages in the province (Tshivenda, Sepedi, and Xitsonga). Capricorn FM broadcasts 24/7 throughout Limpopo, with five transmitters covering the main towns and surrounding areas.^[7][3]

Content

The station offers adult contemporary content, including news and opinions from on-air personalities. They also run competitions that are sponsored by brands like Tastic Rice and Samsung Mobile.^[8] Weather and sports news also fill in a substantial percentage of the content.

Programming

Mondays - Thursdays 0000 - 0300 Soul Connection[9] 0300 - 0600 The Morning Grind 0600 - 0900 On The Go Breakfast 0900 - 1200 The Tailored Experience 1200 - 1500 The Urban Lunch Experience 1500 - 1800 Just Drive 1800 - 2000 Progressive Talk 2000 - 0000 Capricorn FM Express

Fridays 0000 - 0300 Soul Connection 0300 - 0600 The Morning Grind 0600 - 0900 On The Go Breakfast 0900 - 1200 The Tailored Experience 1200 - 1500 Urban Lunch Experience 1500 - 1800 Just Drive 1800 - 1900 The Sport Precinct 1900 - 2200 The Friday Fiesta 2200 - 0000 Ea Baba Nights

Saturdays 0200 – 0600: The Rise 0600 – 1000: Saturday Breakfast 1000 – 1400: Urban Hot 40 1400 – 1800: The Saturday Plug 1800 – 2200: The Royal Movement 2200 – 0200: Ea Baba Nights

Sundays 0200 – 0600: The Rise 0600 – 1000: Sunday Restoration 1000 – 1400: Addictive Sundays 1400 – 1800: Body & Soul 1800 – 2100: The After Glow 2100 – 0000: The Last Gea