Condolences

Radio Midrand 93.8FM would like to convey its most sincere condolences to Pierre and Alba Delport on the loss of their son Charl on Wednesday 22nd October.

Charl Delport was the primary guest co-host presenter of the Tuesday afternoon 'Careers Network' show on Radio Midrand between 15:15 and 15:45 each week.

The thoughts and prayers of those of us at Radio Midrand go out to the family as so do those of many in Midrand and beyond at the sudden taking of an immensely likeable young man.

What do YOU want...

... to hear?

Using the 'Comments' link below this message, tell us what you want to hear on Radio Midrand, but before you answer, give thought to the following:

Since day one, Radio Midrand has, and continues to invite the community to contribute to its 'talk' content. An open invitation exists to charities and non-profit organizations to promote their cause/s free on air. Business has been made the same offer subject to the local advertising rates. We have for some days now been broadcasting the invitation to listeners to visit this blog and tell us what they would like to hear.

Do you have something of interest to tell Midrand?

Music? What will make Radio Midrand different to other stations? At present, Radio Midrand has adopted a primarily 'Classic Rock' format whilst adhering to more than the 40% SA local music content as required by law. This format has been taken due to the lack of classic rock songs played on both commercial and other community stations. Yet here too, our local music content is a little outdated, so where are the new artists? Here is a station offering YOU a platform.

It's virtually impossible to please to all the people all the time and there are already so many 'youth' appeal and 'adult contemporary' radio stations. So what do you want that will make 93.8FM different to the rest?

It's worth repeating that as a non-profit organization whose sole aim is to serve the people of this area, Radio Midrand can only survive on input from its community, so again, what do you want to hear? (Remember, click on 'Comments' below)

Peter strikes again...

In light of yet another damning personal attack on myself by Midrand Reporter journalist Peter Ramothwala, I would like to publicly state on this blog that it truly saddens me that the long term standing relationship, developed over time between the fledgling Radio Midrand and the local weekly newspaper appears in tatters.

Over the past three years, Midrand Reporter has done much to assist me as the Founder and Project Manager of Radio Midrand in keeping the public aware of the station's application process and progress. To this end, I sincerely thank them, and with that in mind, I am stating that under no circumstances whatsoever am I or the station going to be drawn into a mud slinging match with people who I once regarded as friends. It is with a sincere heart too that if there be means to heal the rift, then show me the way.

It's the old cliche'... Life is too short.

Midrand Reporter did not afford me suitable opportunity to put over my side of the story and produce the documentation to prove the truth in the matter of Mr. Grant Shakoane and the Sunday presenters. Instead, they chose to take a one sided approach based on the false testimony of a few disgruntled individuals.

It could be argued that I should simply produce the documentation and prove who is right and who is wrong. This paperwork is freely available to whoever wants to see it, but out of a deep respect to Mr. Shakoane, I am not prepared to hang anyone out publicly in the manner in which I have been. What difference would it make anyhow? Ramothwala has proven constantly his inability to write the truth. It's only sensationalism that he's interested in. However, if he has a fraction of integrity, then I invite him to sit down in front of me face to face and let me show him the true facts and let him write as much accordingly. Further, Caxton Publications might want to consider making him do it in order to display their integrity, seeing as they saw it fit to allow Mr. Ramothwala use of their publication to springboard a personally attack against an individual.

Have I ever used the airwaves to slate Mr. Ramothwala or anyone else for that matter? Do you think I'm likely to?

There are now two media in town and Midrand Reporter has to learn to accept it. Midrand is a huge community and there is certainly room for both. One provides the news, the other entertains. Where's the problem?

As mature adults, both media need to sit down, have a cup of coffee and discuss how to formulate a collaboration and re-establish the once great working relationship they both had in the past for the betterment of the community. My hand of friendship is extended. Should Midrand Reporter not wish to extend theirs, then here's my other cheek... Take your best shot. I chose to put the station in Midrand, so best I roll with the punches.

Rumours of closure and financial lack at Radio Midrand are not true, but there have certainly been some scary moments and we're not out of the thick as yet. Radio Midrand is here and here to stay as long as the community and business get behind the station and allows it to serve the people of this area with the respect, dignity and hopefully the enjoyment they deserve.

God bless you.

Scott Smith

For the aging rocker in all of us!

Coming up this week on Radio Midrand 93.8FM

Society for Animals in Distress (SAID) - Every Monday afternoon between 3:15 and 3:45pm, the Society for Animals in Distress tell us about their workings and projects in the community of Midrand and beyond. Now in their 50th year, the passion and commitment to distressed animals of the area continues unabated.

(Radio Midrand is currently looking for a sponsor for this show. If interested, please call Jane on 082 561 4174)


Careers Network - This Tuesday and every Tuesday afternoon between 3:15 and 3:45pm, tune into the Careers Network.

Whether you are a junior or senior school learner, or simply looking to change job directions in your life, the Careers Network show is here to open your thinking as to ‘where-to-from-here?’

(Radio Midrand is currently looking for a sponsor for this show. If interested, please call Jane on 082 561 4174)

(Please visit http://www.careers4africa.co.za/)

The Medical Hour - This Tuesday and every Tuesday evening between 7 and 8pm, tune into the Medical Hour with Dr. Mike, sponsored by HealthWorx.

Should you have any broad based medical questions for Dr. Mike, please address them to radiomidrand(at)iafrica.com or fax to (011) 312-4337.

The Property Programme - This Saturday morning between 9 and 9.30, tune into the Property Programme sponsored by Rawson Properties of Midrand.

Whether you are a seasoned property investor, first-time buyer or seller, the Property Programme is here to inform you on possibly your greatest asset. Should you have any property related questions that you would like answered on the Property Programme, please email them to radiomidrand(at)iafrica.com or fax to (011) 312-4337.

(Please visit www.rawson.co.za/halfwaygardens or call Rawson Properties on (011) 805 3975)