Communications Minister, Faith Muthambi, MP, will be the keynote speaker at a gala dinner to celebrate Giyani Community Radio’s (GCR) two years on the airwaves on Friday, April 29 2016.
GCR FM which started broadcasting on April 18, 2014 will celebrate its two years of broadcasting under the theme: “looking at the role and importance of community media within our communities.”
Minister Muthambi is expected to touch on the role of community media as a catalyst for development.
GCR FM which was established by Giyani residents is located at the town of Giyani in the Mopani District. The station has a 50 km broadcasting radius which covers the following areas: Greater Giyani municipality, the Vhembe and Mopani District Municipalities.
The station broadcast for 24 hours per day in Xitsonga, English, Tshivenda, and Northern Sotho.
Gala Dinner will take place as follows:
Date: Friday, 29 April 2016
Venue: Oasis Lodge, Giyani in Limpopo Province
Time: 19h00
Enquiries:
Nthambeleni Gabara
Cell: 084 852 1668
E-mail: nthambeleni@gcis.gov.za
