Programs & Downloads

NCRF Signal Distribution Report 2006B

The NCRF Signal Distribution Report was made possible by a MDDA grant in order to asses the state of signal distribution in the community radio sector as well as the impact of current legislation

NCRF Submission on EC ACT Draft Regulations

National Community Radio Forum (NCRF) Submission Draft Regulations: Licensing Framework for Individual and Class Licenses in terms of Chapter 3 of the Electronic Communications Act

Discussion paper towards DPLG White Paper

Discussion paper towards a White Paper on Provincial Government, with a view to establish a coherent policy framework for provincial government, by 2008; and 2. Undertake a Review of the White Paper on Local Government by 2008.

NCRF Submission on Community Radio Hubs

The National Community Radio Forum was a key stakeholder participating in the National Community Radio Conference held in Durban in March 2007. This conference, dubbed "Sustaining Community Radio in the Era of Convergence", was hosted by Department of Communications. See attached is the Hub Concept presentation, as submitted by NCRF, and endorsed by the conference.

NCRF launches report on "INTERGRATED FRAMEWORK FOR CAPCITY BUILDING WITHIN COMMUNITY RADIO STATIONS"

The NCRF and its constituent members and stakeholders identified the need to provide development support through capacity building interventions with existing and emerging radio stations. The capacity building interventions will be aimed at improving the performance of the existing radio stations and to implement a mechanism that will support emerging community radio stations. One of the key purposes of capacity building interventions within the community radio sector is to ensure sustainability of such radio stations. The mandate of the National Community Radio Forum (NCRF) is, amongst others, to facilitate and co-ordinate capacity building amongst its constituent members. This document outlines the NCRF’s capacity building framework that will ensure integrated, relevant, appropriate and coherent development for sustainability amongst its member community radio stations.

NCRF/World Bank Pilot Project for Limpopo Station Support

“National Community Radio Forum/World Bank Institute Voice and Media Technical Assistance Activity to Build Capacity Among Community Sound Broadcasting Stations in the Limpopo Province of South Africa” The National Community Radio Forum (NCRF) has secured the partnership of the World Bank Institute Voice and Media Technical Assistance Activity unit. The following information seeks to inform stations in the Limpopo province of the planned project to start on 5 May 2008 and end on 16 June 2008. Partnership between the NCRF and WBI. There is a pressing need to strengthen the management and participatory nature of many of South Africa’s community radio stations. This Assistance Activity (AA) will launch a collaborative effort between NCRF and WBI to strategically develop the capacities of the community broadcasting sector in South Africa. NCRF has proposed, and WBI agrees, that a phased approach, which starts with a particular province, would be more appropriate than attempting to develop the capacities of South Africa’s entire community broadcasting sector, which would be too large a task to undertake at once. Accordingly, this program to strengthen community radio stations’ capacities and operations will be undertaken in a phased manner, starting with one province. Limpopo was chosen as the pilot site for its specific demographics and poverty profile.

SABC News Community Media Awards application form

URGENT – ENTRY DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FRIDAY 23RD MAY CALL FOR ENTRIES IN SABC NEWS' ‘COMMUNITY MEDIA AWARDS 2008’ “I still believe that, if your aim is to change the world, journalism is a more immediate short-term weapon” - playwright Tom Stoppard. In order to allow all radio stations the opportunity of participating, the deadline has been extended. SABC News has created a platform within which South African community journalists, in television, radio and multimedia, can be honoured for their tireless work in making South Africans aware of issues and events, which directly impact on them. Whilst SABC News is the primary conduit of news on a national level, there are many dedicated community journalists who are not recognized or celebrated for their significant contribution. To rectify this, SABC News has created the Community Media Awards. In years to come, SABC News is committed to grow the stature and recognition of the Community Media Awards to the level of the SA Music Awards (SAMA’s) and the advertising industry’s Loeries. Entries are invited from community journalists in television, radio, and Internet media. Judges will be drawn from SABC News, Media Diversity and Development Agency (MDDA) and National Community Radio Forum (NCRF). All finalists will be invited to attend the Awards Ceremony.