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What happens when everyday people take the airwaves into their own hands?

In this episode of Inside SA Media, we explore the heart of South Africa’s community media movement, where township voices, rural stories, and grassroots activism built spaces for genuine public conversation, against all odds.

From the legendary pirate broadcast of Bush Radio during apartheid’s final days, to Cape Town TV's shutdown and triumphant return, and the rise, fall, and resurrection of Radio Grahamstown—this is a story of persistence, protest, and people power.

Discover how these platforms:

Fought censorship and injustice

Survived crushing financial pressure

Uplifted communities with education, culture, and activism

Trained new generations of storytellers and journalists

This is not just history; it’s a lesson in media ownership, democracy, and why local voices matter now more than ever.

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Sources & References:
Here’s a transparent list of the key sources used in this episode’s research and scripting:

🔹 Bush Radio:
Mould, David H. Postcards from the Trenches of Democracy

UWC – Community Radio Archives

Africa Is a Country: “Bush Radio: The Mother of Community Radio”

Comminit.org: Community Media & Activism reports

MyKingsgate.co.za: “The Pirate Signal That Changed SA Broadcasting”

Wikipedia: Bush Radio

🔹 Cape Town TV:
IOL News: "Cape Town TV fights to stay on air" (2009)

ECCRF: “CTV and the Digital Divide”

WWMP.org.za: “CTV’s Growth and Multichoice Partnership”

CapeTownTV.org: Official site and press releases

Bizcommunity.com: “CTV’s Local Content Push”

🔹 Radio Grahamstown:
Grocott’s Mail: “Radio Grahamstown Fights for Survival”

ECCRF: Community radio evaluation reports

Open Society Foundation: Community media funding impact

Knight Foundation SA: Support for community journalism

Bizcommunity: Community Radio Updates

Additional:
ICASA regulatory documents

NCRF: National Community Radio Forum

Sentech policy and fee structures (2009–2011)