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| − | [[Radio Port Natal]] | + | [[Radio Port Natal]] was a Durban based radio station. |
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| + | [[RPN]] began its first official broadcast in May 1967 from the new [[SABC]] Broadcasting House at 100 Fort Road, serving the Durban area. [[Sarel Marais]] was the first male voice on air, accompanied by [[Laetitia Vorster]]. The station grew in popularity into the 1970s, heavily featuring local personalities and shows. | ||
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| + | When the station upgraded its technology to include stereo broadcasts, it was rebranded to '''[[RPN Stereo]]'''. | ||
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| + | Became known as '''[[East Coast Radio]]''' when it was sold to the [[Kagiso Media Group]] on 1 July 1994. | ||
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| + | == Sources == | ||
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Coast_Radio_(South_Africa) | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Coast_Radio_(South_Africa) | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:06, 20 September 2026
Radio Port Natal was a Durban based radio station.
The station
RPN began its first official broadcast in May 1967 from the new SABC Broadcasting House at 100 Fort Road, serving the Durban area. Sarel Marais was the first male voice on air, accompanied by Laetitia Vorster. The station grew in popularity into the 1970s, heavily featuring local personalities and shows.
When the station upgraded its technology to include stereo broadcasts, it was rebranded to RPN Stereo.
Became known as East Coast Radio when it was sold to the Kagiso Media Group on 1 July 1994.
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Coast_Radio_(South_Africa)
Go to ESAT Bibliography
Return to
Return to South_African_Films
Return to South African Theatre Personalities
Return to PLAYS I: Original SA plays
Return to PLAYS II: Foreign plays
Return to PLAYS III: Collections
Return to PLAYS IV: Pageants and public performances
Return to South African Festivals and Competitions
Return to South African Radio Plays and Serials
Return to South African Television Plays and Series
Return to South African Theatre Venues, Companies, Societies, etc
Return to The ESAT Entries
Return to Main Page
