Radio Days Africa RDA 2021 #audioamplified

RDA 2021 #audioamplified

Presented by the Wits Radio Academy under the auspices of the Department of Journalism at the University of the Witwatersrand, Radio Days Africa 2021 (#RDA2021) will offer delegates the opportunity to engage in twenty unique session hosted over ten days. Commencing on 5 July and ending on 16 July 2021, RDA21 will offer panel discussions, lecture styled presentations, master classes and chat room styled dialogue.
Once-off English South Africa Education
20 Episodes

The Friday Fire Side (With A Twist)

Moderator: David O’Sullivan (Presenter and Journalist) + John Pearlman (Presenter and Journalist) Contributor: Sakina Kamwendo (SABC News, Radio and TV – Broadcaster) + David O’Sullivan (Presenter and Journalist) What builds a successful career and how does one do it? Every broadcaster has had moments that have created radio magic, moved…
9 Jul 2021 1 hr 33 min

Update Africa

Moderator: Jonathan Lyamgohn (Sound City TV & Radio, Nigeria) Contributors: Eshetu Belay Welle (Ahadu Radio, Ethiopia – CEO), Jacob Ntshangase (Wits Radio Academy – Head), Meck Phiri (BBC Media Action Zambia - Coordinating Mentor: Capacity Development) Radio remains a key communication platform across the African continent and Wits Journalism is…
8 Jul 2021 57 min

QBE vs The Classroom

Moderator: Neil Johnson (Media Trainer and Consultant) Contributors: Grant Nash ((Primedia Broadcasting - Head of Creative Solutions and Boston Media House – Radio Knowledge Manager), Alan Finlay (Wits University – Lecturer in Journalism & Media Studies), Mzoxolo Jojwana (702 - Programming Manager) Budget cuts have seen many senior staffers make…
7 Jul 2021 1 hr 02 min

The Future is Female

Moderator: Claire Mawisa (Journalist) Contributors: Joanne Joseph (Media Personality), Motshidi Mohono (SuperSport – Presenter), Nongcebo McKenzie (Ukhozi FM – Presenter), Rorisang Setlogelo (Roth Media – CEO) The media world is a continually changing space with increased competition between brands for microphone and screen time. Talent needs to remain relevant, informed,…
7 Jul 2021 1 hr 02 min

The SABC Post S189 (apologies for audio quality)

Moderator: Franz Krüger Franz Krüger (Wits University – Head of Journalism) Contributors: Nada Wotshela (SABC – Group Executive Radio) The South African Broadcasting Corporation underwent a major organisational restructuring in 2020/2021. To streamline their staffing structure and to be more agile and cost-effective they retrenched 621 staffers and redesigned several…
6 Jul 2021 1 hr 01 min

Ask the Programme Manager

Tim Zunckel (Tuned Media – Training, Creative and Management) Contributors: Masixole Mdingane (Umhlobo Wenene FM – Programme Manager), Naveen Singh (Smile FM – Programme Manager), Lynda Oriaso (Radio Maisha – Programme Controller) The final product that the audience hears through the speaker is the responsibility of the Programme Manager. From…
6 Jul 2021 1 hr 01 min

The Opening Panel #RDA2021

#RDA21 Welcome: Join Ms. Nadia Bulbulia (Executive Director of the National Association of Broadcasters) at the opening of the 12th edition of Radio Days Africa. Opening Panel - Audio Amplified: With the rapidly changing face of media platforms, audio creation and consumption are enjoying renewed attention. From stand-alone audio platforms,…
5 Jul 2021 1 hr 30 min

The RDA Fringe - The Campus Radio Session

The South African radio landscape boasts nineteen campus radio stations based at tertiary learning institutions. Campus based radio has a rich history in the local media landscape being the voice of the youth by the youth, acting as a training ground and ultimately creating tangible employment opportunities for those involved…
5 Jul 2021 1 hour