Tuks FM is the
radio station
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of the
University of Pretoria
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and one of
South Africa
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's community broadcasters. It was one of the first community broadcasters in South Africa to be given an FM licence. Previously renowned for its alternative rock music offering, the station underwent a musical transformation, where its playlist was changed to reflect the student population. Tuks FM is a volunteer, campus station, meaning that it is completely operated by students, save for upper management.
History
The station had its origin in then Radio Tuks, 'transmitting' on the PA system during the 1976 Rag (Jool).
Tuks FM was formed in 1980 and had its first transmission on 9 February 1981, where it only broadcast to the Cafeteria and launched with a live performance from
David Kramer. Initially it broadcast only to the
University of Pretoria
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main campus. In 1982-1984 broadcast points extended to all university residences as well as the Onderstepoort and Medical Campuses.
The station was awarded a one-month temporary broadcasting licence in February 1993 as well as a two-month temporary broadcasting licence in 1994. On 24 April 1995 the station commenced its one-year broadcasting licence on the 107.2 FM stereo at 100 W in the greater Pretoria area.
Notable alumni
The station has produced a number of names in South African television, radio and journalism.
''Radio:''
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5FM: Gareth Cliff, Poppy Ntshongwana, Sias du Plessis, Grant Nash and Anele Mdoda, Kim Schulze, Rob Forbes, Nadia Romanos, Tim Zunckel, Zanele Potelwa, Jodel Tantij, Keabetswe Boya, Aaron Masemola, Retshepile Seakamela, Tshepang Moji.
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MetroFM: Nthabeleng “MatElle” Matela, Hlogi Mampuru a.k.a. Joe Man
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Jacaranda 94.2: Clayton Robbertze, Duncan Pollock, Francois Du Toit, Marius van der Walt, Liezel van der Westhuizen, Martine vd Walt, Antowan Nöthling, Robbie Kruse, Christine Greyvenstein, Nadine Moore, Janina Oberholzer, Ilze-Marie Meintjies, Anton Meijer, Catrine Malan, Pieter van der Merwe, Anine Dormehl, Wayne van Jaarsveld, Jacques du Preez, Hendrik Myburgh, Willem van Biljon.
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947
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Events
By place
Europe
* Summer – A Principality of Hungary, Hungarian army led by Grand Prince Taksony of Hungary, Taksony campaign ...
: Gloria Monaisa (Programming Director), Dineo Mphahlele (Newsreader), Carmen Reddy (Newsreader), Cweze 'Taste Champagne' Nompozolo, Kriya Gangiah, Anele Mdoda, Alex Caige, Francois “Frankie” Du Toit
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YFM: Dimpho Mokgotho, Naomi Kobbie (newsreader), AyandaMVP
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RSG DJ: Neil Saayman;
* Radio Pulpit
DJ: Adriana Faling;
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Classic FM DJ: Magz Kiko;
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702 Talk Radio presenters: Camilla Bath, Simon Dingle, Umayya Thebe and Dineo Mphahlele; Carmen Reddy; Tara Meaney
* Adsat Corporate Radio, Highveld Stereo and OFM: Justine Coley;
* Dubai 92: Rob Weston.
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OFM: Tim Zunckel (Programme Manager), Kenzy Vinco, Irene Fisher, Andre Kunz and Rian van Heerden, Martin van der Merwe, Duncan Bayne
* East Coast Radio: Samson Oduntan
*Algoa Fm: JD Mostert
* Smile FM: Christine Greyvenstein
''Television:''
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M-Net
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personnel (presenters, producers, etc.) Francois Nolte, Renier Roos and Victor Edward; Jacques Naude.
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kykNET: Retief van der Liefde (Actor)
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SuperSport Sias du Plessis, Renier von Zeuner
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SABC
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personnel: Kim Schulze, Dineo Mphahlele, Duane Dell'Oca, Sarel van Vuuren, Tebogo Ramatjie, Victor Khasu and Vusi Ndala; Jenni Van Der Merwe
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CNBC Africa: Eleni Giocos, Fenley Foxen, Natascha Jacobsz
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e.tv: Kriya Gangiah
Listenership Figures
References
External links
Tuks FM websiteTuks FM Live StreamTuks FM Live Stream 2
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