By Marcus Moloko
Photos from GCIS
Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong has officially handed over brand-new, state-of-the-art digitised broadcast studios to Mams Community Radio Station (92.9). This forms part of governments drive to strengthen community media while also empowering local voices.
The launch, spearheaded by the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA), forms part of a broader national strategy to promote media diversity, support local languages, and ensure historically disadvantaged communities have access to reliable, high-quality programming.
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Morolong was joined at the handover by members of the MDDA Board, the station’s leadership, local ward councillors, and civil society representatives.
“Community media is the heartbeat of our democracy. By digitising these studios, we are ensuring that the people of Mamelodi and surrounding areas have access to modern tools that amplify their voices and preserve their languages,” Morolong said.
The new facilities will enable Mams Radio to expand its reach and improve programming quality, ensuring that residents remain informed and engaged on issues affecting their daily lives.
The project remains to ensure equitable access to media resources, particularly in areas where communities have historically been excluded from mainstream platforms.
