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Munghana Lonene FM

Station Profile

Munghana Lonene FM is a division of the SABC, broadcasting in Xitsonga from Polokwane. The station serves Xitsonga-speaking and understanding audiences, with a primary target age group of 25–49 and a secondary focus on listeners aged 16–24.

Located at No. 19 Hospital Street, corner of Landros Maré & Hospital Streets, Polokwane, the station remains a trusted source of entertainment, news, and cultural content.

Latest Stats

Approximately 1.2 million listeners – Tune in live
169,000 Facebook likes – Like us on Facebook
414,000 Twitter followers – Follow us on Twitter

Latest Achievements

Ranked Top 10 National Favourite Radio Brands three times in a row (February, May, and June 2013 RAMS)
MTN Radio Awards 2013 Winner – Best On-Air Packaging (PBS)
MTN Radio Awards 2013 Winner – Best Drama Programme (PBS)

Listenership

A typical Munghana Lonene FM listener values and upholds the rich culture and traditions of the Vatsonga people. They appreciate the station’s unique approach, staying ahead of current events in South Africa while embracing its distinct “Point of Difference.”

Station Footprint

Munghana Lonene FM’s broadcast footprint covers Limpopo, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, and North West, with signal spillage extending into Zimbabwe and Mozambique.

Now on air

Afrika Wa Vulavula

A talk show addressing issues of concern, and public interest ,facilitation of development communication by bringing Experts, politicians and community leaders should be interviewed live or telephonically to address political, social and economic issues that are serving as barriers to community development and success on the community. There should be open lines for discussion on burning issues for the community to participate and seek answers to such questions. There should be hard news stories of local/local. The programme is 100% talk Language: 100% IXitsonga (unless the guests cannot speak Xitsonga) and strictly no music Audience and Objective of the Programme The target group of our listeners is 25- 49 years plus. The objectives of the programme is to educate and inform the community and make the community aware of what is happening around them and how it affects them and further how those issues can be tackled as the community. BREAKDOWN OF CONTENT IN A WEEK IN A THEMATIC APROACH Economic development, the talk show tackles issues of economic development with institutions like SEDA, KHULA, LEDA, NEF, IDC and NYDA and any other government parastatals to create awareness around their economic growth programs and initiatives in order to alleviate poverty and present job opportunity programs. Service Delivery, the program bring to light achievements made and challenges faced by our government, encourage and lead a solution dialogue and opportunities that exist in government. Politics, the talk show provide a platform to create awareness around political delivery in order to contribute to improving voter education, and promote democracy and activities of parliament. Social cohesion, the talk show provide social programs by both government and private sector and international relations on Africa and around the world, where all people participate regardless of their race, culture, language and gender. Disability, the talk show provide a standing feature on disability to discuss topical issues that affect people living with disability and also advocate for the rights of people living with disability. Crime and Health, the talk show provides information on health related matters and crime prevention

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