{"id":6103,"date":"2025-03-03T10:09:42","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T08:09:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jhb-digital-dev\/thobelafm\/?page_id=6103"},"modified":"2026-06-01T17:07:41","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T15:07:41","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ligwalagwalafm.co.za\/ligwalagwalafm\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Station Profile \u2013 \u201cThe Pride of the Nation\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Ligwalagwala FM<\/strong> is more than just a radio station \u2014 it’s a vibrant reflection of pride, culture, and community. Our motto, \u201cThe Pride of The Nation,\u201d<\/strong> is echoed through our dynamic music mix, our engagement with listeners, and our unwavering commitment to educate<\/strong>, entertain<\/strong>, and inform<\/strong> in a fair and inclusive way.<\/p>\n

In 2008<\/strong>, we relaunched with a bold new image that reflects who we are: energetic, modern, and deeply rooted in our audience\u2019s lifestyle and identity.<\/p>\n

Our new logo symbolizes:<\/p>\n

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  • Iconic Presence<\/li>\n
  • Cultural Representation<\/li>\n
  • Lifestyle Connection<\/li>\n
  • Campaign Appeal<\/li>\n
  • Personal Touch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    \ud83c\udfb6 Music Format<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    We embrace a rich variety of genres that resonate with our listeners:<\/p>\n

    Gospel | Kwaito | Maskandi\/Mbaqanga | Choral | Afro Pop | South African Hip-Hop | Contemporary Jazz | House | Reggae<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    \ud83c\udfc6 Achievements<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    • SABC Gospel Crow Awards<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • PMR Awards<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • 2005<\/strong> \u2013 Diamond Arrow<\/li>\n
    • 2007<\/strong> \u2013 Diamond Arrow<\/li>\n
    • 2008<\/strong> \u2013 Birthday Bash voted Concert of the Year<\/em> by Saturday Star<\/em><\/li>\n
    • 2008<\/strong> \u2013 Top 10 Favourite Radio Station (SA)<\/li>\n
    • 2012<\/strong> \u2013 Best Gospel Radio Show<\/li>\n
    • 2013<\/strong> \u2013 Diamond Arrow<\/li>\n
    • 2013<\/strong> \u2013 Top 10 Favourite Radio Station (Position 9, 1.5 million listeners)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      \ud83d\udc65 Listenership Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Category<\/th>\nCore Audience<\/th>\nSecondary Audience<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
      Age<\/strong><\/td>\n18\u201335<\/td>\n35\u201350+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      LSM<\/strong><\/td>\n1\u20135<\/td>\n5\u20138<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gender<\/strong><\/td>\nMale\/Female<\/td>\nFemale<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Geographic Reach<\/strong><\/td>\nMpumalanga, Limpopo<\/td>\nGauteng<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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      \ud83d\udce1 Station Footprint<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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      Ligwalagwala FM reaches deep into Mpumalanga<\/strong>, with strong presence in Limpopo<\/strong> and Gauteng<\/strong>, making it one of South Africa\u2019s most culturally rich and widely loved radio brands.<\/p>\n

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      Frequencies:<\/p>\n

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      • Carolina – 93.0<\/li>\n
      • Davel – 91.3<\/li>\n
      • Dullstroom – 90.8<\/li>\n
      • Hectorspruit – 97.7<\/li>\n
      • Hoedspruit – 104<\/li>\n
      • Lyndenburg – 92.8<\/li>\n
      • Mbuzini – 93.7<\/li>\n
      • Middelburg – 103.8<\/li>\n
      • Nelspruit – 92.5<\/li>\n
      • Pretoria – 89.3<\/li>\n
      • Volksrust – 89.5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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