Capricorn FM is a commercial radio station in the Limpopo province of South Africa.
Overview
The Capricorn FM station broadcasts in the FM frequency range and also streams on the internet. The station broadcasts on the following frequencies:
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
The broadcast format carries 70% music and 30% talk shows. It features the following music genres: R&B, soul, afro-pop, afro-soul, hip-hop, kwaito, house, jazz, and gospel.
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 (Tropic of Capricorn). The station broadcasts from its studios in Bendor, Polokwane. It was established on November 26, 2007 and has been led by the CEO, Simphiwe Mdlalose, who represents MSG Afrika Media. Mdlalose and his partner and former talk show host, Given Mkhari, were part of a consortium that competed against several contenders for the license to broadcast in Limpopo. Presenters have included Shandu Madima, Karabo Maila, Prudence Mabasa Thabiso Kotane, and the Capricorn FM Breakfast Ashifa Shabba, BK.
Target audience
Capricorn FM is a commercial radio station and broadcasts 70% in English and 30% in vernacular. It incorporates the three dominant ethnic groups in the province (Tshivenda, Sepedi, and Xitsonga). Capricorn FM broadcasts 24/7 throughout Limpopo, with five transmitters covering the main towns and surrounding areas.
Content
The station offers adult contemporary content, interspersed with news and views from the station's team of on-air personalities. The music features a variety of urban genres, including R&B, soul, afro-pop, Afro-Soul, hip-hop, kwaito, and house, urban jazz and urban gospel. Competitions form part of the station's day-to-day activities that are sponsored by brands including Tastic Rice and Samsung Mobile. Weather and sports news also fill in a substantial percentage of the content provided by Capricorn FM.
Ownership
Capricorn FM is owned by Simphiwe Mdlalose, who represents MSG Afrika Media, and his business partner, Given Mkhari
Programming
Mondays - Thursdays
0000 - 0300 Soul Connection
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
Broadcast time
24 hours and 7 days per week.