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Capricorn FM
Capricorn FM is a commercial radio station in the Limpopo province of South Africa.[1] OverviewThe Capricorn FM station broadcasts in the FM range and also streams[2] on the internet. The station broadcasts on the following frequencies:[3]
Their broadcasting comprises 70% music and 30% talk shows. The music genres featured include R&B, soul, afro-pop, afro-soul, hip hop, kwaito, house, jazz, and gospel.[3] Its presenters include:
HistoryThe station is named after the latitudinal line that cuts across Limpopo, the Tropic of Capricorn.[4] The station broadcasts from its studios in Bendor Park, Polokwane. It was established on November 26, 2007 and is led by its CEO, Simphiwe Mdlalose, who represents MSG Afrika Media. Mdlalose and his partner, former talk show host Given Mkhari, were part of a consortium that competed against several contenders for the license to broadcast in Limpopo.[3] Past presenters have included Shandu Madima, Karabo Maila, Prudence Mabasa, Thabiso Kotane, Given Mabunda[5] and Ashifa Shabba.[6] AudienceCapricorn FM is a commercial radio station and broadcasts 70% in English and 30% in vernacular, incorporating the three dominant languages in the province (Tshivenda, Sepedi, and Xitsonga). Capricorn FM broadcasts 24/7 throughout Limpopo, with five transmitters covering the main towns and surrounding areas.[7][3] ContentThe station offers adult contemporary content, including news and opinions from on-air personalities. They also run competitions that are sponsored by brands like Tastic Rice and Samsung Mobile.[8] Weather and sports news also fill in a substantial percentage of the content. Programming
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