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Rhodes Music Radio (RMR) is a campus based community radio station located in the heart of Rhodes University Grahamstown, South Africa. RMR was founded in 1981; the station was the first campus based station to be licensed to broadcast legally. A station with a proud broadcast history, RMR has been and still is a pioneer within the campus radio industry in South Africa. RMR is a Youth Lifestyle Radio Station and provides programming that is fun, experimental, challenges the status quo and is informative. RMR continues to provide an educational and practical training ground for some of South Africa’s finest broadcasters. Frequency: 89.7fm Broadcast Times: 24 hours a day Broadcast Languages: English (60%), Xhosa (30%), Afrikaans & other official languages (10%) Broadcast Area: Grahamstown and 50km radius outside of the city Streaming: Worldwide | On Campus

Recent podcast episodes

The Home Podcast

The "Home Away from Home" podcast episode explores the transformative experience of university life, focusing on the challenges and opportunities of independence, self-discovery, and building a new sense of community. Hosts and co-hosts delve into the concept of "home" in the context of university residences, discussing parental figures, support structures,…
20 Nov 35 min

Campus Hustle & side dreams

In this episode hosts Siphosethu Mbangeni and Karabo Mahlangu explore the entrepreneurial and creative spirit of students at Rhodes University. The episode delves into the challenges and rewards of balancing academics with side businesses, artistic pursuits, and passion projects. Guest Features: Interviews with student entrepreneurs and freelancers sharing their experiences…
20 Nov 31 min

Unmute

In this episode, we explore the renaming of Rhodes University to Steve Biko University. Our hosts dive into the historical, traditional, and student opinions surrounding this decision, featuring interviews with academics, students, and more.
19 Nov 38 min

The Forgotten Era

In this episode of RMR Diaries, The Forgotten Era, hosts explore the complex topic of apartheid, its impact on South African youth, and why it's often neglected. Through audio packages featuring Mr. Dumisa, Sesethu Mtshelu, Mr. Shepi, Pontsho, and a guest leader, Oratile, the conversation delves into the importance of…
19 Nov 49 min

Beyond the Labels

In this episode, we tackle the complex issue of cultural stereotypes amongst the Rhodes University student community. We explore the labels attached to the Coloured, Xhosa, and Zulu communities, examining their origins and validity. Our goal is to promote understanding, empathy, and unity among diverse cultural groups on campus and…
18 Nov 10 min