{"id":7,"date":"2023-08-04T07:26:18","date_gmt":"2023-08-04T05:26:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.radioislam.org.za\/wordpress\/2012\/05\/21\/about-us\/"},"modified":"2025-09-04T11:16:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T09:16:12","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullah Wa Barakatuh<\/p>\n<p><b>Attention: Radio Islam Members<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Radio Islam will be hosting its Annual General Meeting on <strong>Monday, 22nd September 2025\u00a0<\/strong>at <strong>Radio Islam, Ext 1, Lenasia at 19h00<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioislam.co.za\/agm\/agm2025\/agenda.pdf\">Agenda<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioislam.co.za\/agm\/agm2025\/radio-islam-annual-report-2025.pdf\">Radio Islam Annual Report.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioislam.co.za\/agm\/agm2025\/minutes-of-previous-minutes.pdf\">Minutes of previous AGM.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radioislam.co.za\/agm\/agm2025\/radio-islam-audited-financial-statements2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Radio Islam Annual Financial Statement 2025.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Radio Islam was registered in November 1993 as a Section 21 company. It was granted a license in April 1997 and our first signal broadcast was on the 10 April 1997. Since its inception, the station has established a captive audience based on its specific religious content. With internal growth, wider expertise and a broader range of content has attracted a wide audience in areas well beyond its license mandate. We are guided by the Noble Qur&#8217;aan and the Sunnah (traditions of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him).<\/p>\n<h6><strong>Our Station<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>Connecting you to a vibrant global community with every broadcast, Radio Islam International is your dynamic, spiritual companion. Launching its first signal broadcast in April 1997, Radio Islam has continually evolved to offer not just religious content, but a fresh, engaging mix of programming that resonates with our diverse audience, guided by the timeless values of the Noble Quraan and the Sunnah.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What makes Radio Islam stand out?<\/strong> We\u2019re at the forefront of tackling misconceptions, opposing discrimination, and ensuring our content is always insightful, entertaining, and accessible.<\/p>\n<h6><strong>Our Objectives<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>Delivering the essence of Islam to all.<\/li>\n<li>Empowering and uplifting our listeners.<\/li>\n<li>Serving as an authentic and contemporary Islamic voice.<\/li>\n<li>Bringing you the latest news, alternative programmes, and current events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6><strong>Our Listeners<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>Our target audience encompasses Muslim males and females of all ages and backgrounds &#8211; because quality content transcends boundaries. Thanks to streaming technology and our updated website, Radio Islam International now has a truly global reach. From Cape to Cairo and across the world, you\u2019re part of the Radio Islam family.<\/p>\n<h6><strong>Languages &amp; Broadcast Areas<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>Broadcasting mainly in English (96%), but also in Arabic, Urdu, Afrikaans, Zulu, and Xhosa, we remain accessible and inclusive. Our signal covers AM\/MW 1548, satellite and online worldwide streaming.<\/p>\n<h6><strong>Your Voice, Your Stories, Your Station<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>Our listeners\u2014local and international\u2014are at the heart of everything we do. It\u2019s never <strong>about us<\/strong>; rather it\u2019s <strong>about you! <\/strong>At Radio Islam, it\u2019s you, our audience, who matters most.<\/p>\n<h6><strong>Service First\u2014Always<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>We\u2019re committed to the South African principle of Batho Pele: People First; offering friendly service, easy access, honesty, courtesy and transparency. We welcome your feedback, ideas and suggestions to help us grow and serve you better.<\/p>\n<h6><strong>Community Impact<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>One deen\u2026one ummah\u2026one station! Radio Islam is more than a broadcaster\u2014it\u2019s a force for good. We champion outreach initiatives and charity drives, assisting in uplifting the underprivileged. Our programming showcases community events and voices from backgrounds across our country.<\/p>\n<h6><strong>Always Relevant, Always Connected<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>Stay informed with hourly news bulletins, live weather and traffic updates, actuality analysis, and a range of Islamic and social programming that keeps pace with today\u2019s fast-changing world. As proud members of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), the Broadcasting Complaints Commission of South Africa (BCCSA), the South African Advertising Bureau and the National Community Radio Forum, we uphold the highest standards in everything we do.<\/p>\n<h6><strong>Advertise and Grow with Us<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>Advertising support from the business community forms the bulk of the radio station\u2019s revenue. Our advertising, marketing, and sponsorship opportunities are unmatched\u2014cost-effective, professional, focused on customer care, and tailored for maximum impact.<\/p>\n<p>By networking with key role players in the media industry, we are committed to developing and extending our reach. Small businesses, entrepreneurs, home businesses, and community players are all welcome to grow with Radio Islam.<\/p>\n<p><em>Be guided and inspired with Radio Islam International. Tune in, join the conversation, unlock a balanced outlook, and discover why we are the heartbeat of our community, in South Africa and beyond.<\/em><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/ReceptionArea.png?ssl=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Radio Islam\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/ReceptionArea.png?resize=200%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Radio Islam\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><span style=\"color: #e7eadb;\">&#8212;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Studio1.png?ssl=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Studio1.png?resize=200%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Main Studio\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/boardroom.png?ssl=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Radio Islam\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/boardroom.png?resize=200%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Radio Islam\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><span style=\"color: #e7eadb;\">&#8212;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/controlbooth.png?ssl=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/controlbooth.png?resize=200%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Controll Booth\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/front.png?ssl=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/front.png?resize=200%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\" \" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><span style=\"color: #e7eadb;\"> ..<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/MainStudio.png?ssl=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/MainStudio.png?resize=200%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\" \" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 90%; height: auto;\" title=\"Our Antenna\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/transmitter.jpg?resize=400%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"><strong>BROADCASTING AREA<\/strong><\/span><strong>S<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"><strong>AM\/MW 1548<\/strong> (East Rand) Palmridge, Germiston, Alberton (West Rand) Randfontein, Westonaria, Krugersdorp, Carletonville, Azaadville (Vaal) Sebokeng, Vereeniging, Evaton, Roshnee, Vanderbijlpark (Parts of Greater Johannesburg) Lenasia, Eldoradopark, Soweto, Ennerdale, Mayfair, Newclare, Bosmont, Crosby, Bertrams, Ophirton, Turfontein.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Via SATELLITE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"> We broadcast from Cape Town to Uganda +\/- POTENTIAL 100,000 LISTENERS via SATELLITE. <\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 90%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/africa2.gif?resize=300%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\" \" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 90%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/satdish.jpg?resize=300%2C449&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\" \" width=\"300\" height=\"449\" \/>.<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 90%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/sentech_tower.jpg?resize=83%2C448&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Sentech Tower\" width=\"83\" height=\"448\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/decoder.jpg?resize=159%2C110&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"159\" height=\"110\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"><strong> And the rest of the world&#8230;<\/strong> Radio Islam can now be heard throughout the world via our website, <a title=\"Audio Streaming\" href=\"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/audio_stream\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Streaming Audio<\/a> &#8211; The website is updated daily and over 1 765 000 hits have been recorded from countries as far away as Australia, the USA, Saudi Arabia and the UK. This is testimony enough to our growing appeal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 90%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/world.gif?resize=300%2C181&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\" \" width=\"300\" height=\"181\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"><strong>*<\/strong> <strong>RESCUE786 AMBULANCE SERVICES<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 90%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.radioislam.co.za\/mobile-clinic\/images\/image328.jpg?resize=400%2C248\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"248\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><strong>* The Radio Islam MOBILE CLINIC<\/strong> &#8211; <a title=\"Radio Islam Mobile Clinic\" href=\"http:\/\/www.radioislam.co.za\/mobile-clinic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"alternate noopener noreferrer\">read here for more information<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\">Operation Winter Woollies &#8211; collection and distribution of clothing in winter. The station has become a channel for publicising community events, programmes and needs, thereby earning not only the respect but also the assistance of the broader non-Muslim community.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\">Hourly news bulletins as well as actuality analysis have seen Radio Islam grow phenomenally during these past seven years. Our bulletins include local and regional weather reports and drive time slots include local traffic reports Radio Islam has something for everybody. Our station will keep you up to date on Islamic as well as global issues. This is reflective of the diversity of the programming content. Radio Islam is also a member of the:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\">National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\">Broadcasting Complaints Commission of South Africa (BCCSA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\">South African Advertising Bureau<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\">National Community Radio Forum<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"><strong>Advertising and Marketing Departments<\/strong> The advertising and marketing departments have embarked on a massive campaign to acquire maximum advertisers and sponsorship for the smooth running of the radio station. Alhamdulillah many businesses are advertising on a long-term basis and are reaping the benefits of advertising which is very cost-effective. Sponsorship has been acquired for a whole variety of programmes. The Advertising and marketing departments have become more professional in their approach with regards to their adverts. Customer care has become a vital part of our business. This can be clearly seen in the remarks made by our well-wishers and customers in our registers and faxes sent to us.<\/span><\/p>\n<div align=\"justify\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"> Advertising charges form the bulk of the radio station&#8217;s revenue. The business community supports the radio and this is borne out by the fact that monthly slots are booked out regularly.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"> Sponsorships\u00a0 and Debit orders<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"> Donations<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"> Mechanising of Radio Islam products<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\">Small enterprises, including housewives, are also encouraged to take up advertising slots<strong>.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"><strong>Networking with role players in the industry <\/strong> Radio Islam regularly attends meetings of the National Association of Broadcasters and the Independent forum of Religious Broadcasters of which we are members. We were also invited to an Open Society Conference hosted by the National Community Radio Forum. Besides this, we are also signatories to the BCCSA and the Advertising Standard Authorities of South Africa.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullah Wa Barakatuh Attention: Radio Islam Members Radio Islam will be hosting its Annual General Meeting on Monday, 22nd September 2025\u00a0at Radio Islam, Ext 1, Lenasia at 19h00. Agenda Radio Islam Annual Report. Minutes of previous AGM. Radio Islam Annual Financial Statement 2025. 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