KZN Capital 104FM
| Frequency | 104.0 MHz |
|---|---|
| First air date | mid-2014 |
| Website |
capital104 |
KZN Capital 104fm is a South African community radio station based in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal which started broadcasting in mid-2014. The station was the brainchild and lifelong dream of Jerry Jones, a former municipal employee, mobile DJ and community radio presenter.
History
For over 25 years, Jones had a vision to create a radio station for the people of Pietermaritzburg during which time he made several applications to various sources for funds to get the station off the ground. Circa 2011, an application was made to The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) who granted a community radio licence. In 2013, an application and presentation for funding was made to the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) which is a statutory development agency for promoting and ensuring media development and diversity. The application was succesful and funds were made available to equip the station with a broadcasting studio and a production studio.
Premises were secured at 152 Langalalibele Street in Pietermaritzburg. The transmitter is situated at the Worlds View base station.
The weekday format is breakfast, mid-morning, afternoon and drive shows with presenters from the local community volunteering there services on a daily basis. The evening shows vary from community affairs to talk, sport and music. The station broadcasts 24 hours
The weekends have a Saturday breakfast show, a motoring show and an Afrikaans community show followed by current affairs shows and sport with Sundays catering for the various religious communities and a specific show geared for the youth and children.
The music on the station has no fixed format or genre as the age and cultural demographic is wide ranging and presenters are encouraged to play for their specific audience.
The listenership has not been verified but is currently estimated to be between 7 and 10 thousand as at October 2016.
The station broadcasts 24 hours daily, seven days a week and also has streaming audio making it available worldwide.