CapeTalk
| City | Cape Town |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Western Cape, South Africa |
| Frequency | 567 kHz |
| Programming | |
| Format | News/Talk |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Primedia Broadcasting |
| Talk Radio 702 Kfm 94.5 947 (formerly Highveld Stereo) | |
| History | |
First air date | 1997 |
| Links | |
| Webcast | via website via TuneIn |
| Website | www.capetalk.co.za |
CapeTalk is a commercial AM radio station based in Cape Town, South Africa, broadcasting on AM/MW 567 to Cape Town. The station is also webcast via its website. It claims to be Cape Town's number one news and talk station,[citation needed] offering news, sport, business and actuality programming, with a high proportion of its airtime filled with phone-in debates. It was established in 1997. The station is owned by Primedia.
CapeTalk's sister station is 702, a Johannesburg based FM radio station.
History[]
The station first broadcast at 06h00 on Tuesday, 14 October 1997 by John Maytham from their offices on . From the start the station sought to position its self to provide an independent forum for Capetonians to swap ideas and voice opinions.[citation needed] Former presenters include the former Sunday Times columnist Jani Allan between 1997 and 2000.[citation needed]
Current studios[]
The studios are now located at Suite 7d, Somerset Square, Highfield Road, Greenpoint, Cape Town. The station relocated in 2006 after its sister station KFM became a subsidiary of Primedia (PTY) Ltd. and bigger premises were needed to house both stations in one building.[citation needed]
Presenters[]
There are a range of presenters on Cape Talk (and on 702) that host various shows. The Cape-based presenters include:
Broadcast time[]
- 24/7[1]
Listenership figures[]
| 7 Day | Ave. Mon-Fri | |
| Feb 2013 | 104 000 | 64 000 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | 119 000 | 66 000 |
| Oct 2012 | 124 000 | 75 000 |
| Aug 2012 | 125 000 | 74 000 |
| Jun 2012 | 147 000 | 78 000 |
See also[]
References[]
External links[]
Coordinates: 33°54′46″S 18°24′59″E / 33.91278°S 18.41639°E
- Radio stations in Cape Town
- 1997 establishments in South Africa
- Radio stations established in 1997