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Rhodes Music Radio

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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

Belonging And Academic Subjects: How Academic Subjects Shape Our Relationships

In this episode, we delve into the ways in which academic subjects can become a source of identity and belonging. We discuss how students often form close bonds with peers who share similar interests and passions, and how these relationships can extend beyond the classroom. We're joined by special guests…
10 Dec 19 min

The Ups and Downs of Friendship: Student Experiences

In this episode, we explore the complexities of friendships through the experiences of students. Our guests share their stories of forming and maintaining friendships, as well as navigating the challenges and difficulties that can arise. From the joy of finding a true friend to the pain of dealing with toxic…
4 Dec 29 min

The Positives of Umjolo: There is still true love out there

In this episode, we explore the world of umjolo, a term often associated with casual relationships or "situationships." But what about the positives of umjolo? We sit down with Rhodes students to discuss their experiences and thoughts on what makes for a positive and healthy relationship.
2 Dec 19 min