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Peermont Invests Over R300 000 In Local Community Radio Station
Monday, April 12, 2021
In a move to empower local businesses in the Ekurhuleni region, the Ekurhuleni Peermont Chambers of Commerce Trust (EPCoCT) granted EKasi FM 103.6 (EKFM 103.6) funding to the amount of R339 891, which will be used to support the station in migrating from analogue to digital broadcast through the use of more specialised studio equipment and component parts. Located in Tsakane, which is the local area for Peermont’s flagship resort, Emperors Palace, the station employs 40 people who are learning the trade and broadcasting to the greater Ekurhuleni region.
‘EKFM approached the Trust with a very compelling business plan for the Trust to get involved in helping the station by sponsoring much-needed equipment,’ says Makomane Ntabo, Trust Administrator at Peermont. ‘It was and continues to be our absolute privilege and pleasure to be able to help members of the local communities we operate within through financial investment, support, advice and encouragement.’
EKFM 103.6 is a 24-hour station based at Faranani Multi-Purpose Centre in Tsakane. The community radio station serves Tsakane, Duduza, Kwa-Thema and surrounding areas, broadcasting in major languages most prevalent in the catchment areas, such as isiZulu, isiXhosa, isiSotho and English. EK FM 103.6 prioritises information, education, entertainment and development of the previously disadvantaged communities by empowering them with knowledge and opportunities.
Velli Nxumalo, Station Manager at EKFM 103.6 says, ‘The migration from analogue to digital broadcasting will help the station to increase its listenership and revenue. The new equipment will enable the station to reach the entire geographic area our station targets, unlike as the old equipment which was of inferior quality, resulting in poor transmission.’
With the recent effect of COVID-19, the power of broadcasting has come to the forefront and EKFM 103.6 are pioneering a new generation of broadcasters. ‘The Peermont Trust’s investment in EKFM is a best practice model of how we, as a funder can encourage and support the growth of small businesses in the Ekurhuleni region and empower the youth to follow their dreams,’ says Ntabo.
Pictured is Trust Administrator, Makomane Ntabo (third left) with EKFM’s Winter Madisha (Music Manager), Vusi Coka (HR and Admin Manager), Phumzile Mashele (Finance Manager), Velly Nxumlo (Station Manager) and Midmorning Show presenter, Malebo Mathibela (seated)
Reviews
First, look down when you walk in: the interior walkways are paved with authentic Smart Stone Huguenot Cobbles, engineered specifically to replicate the tactile feeling of walking on real, ancient Roman highways. It is an incredible piece of immersive design that has stood the test of time since its inception.
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Hidden Details Most Guests Don't Know The Secret History of the Floors:
When the resort opened in September 2000, it was named Caesars Gauteng. The internal casino paths use custom Huguenot Cobble and Shepstone Pavers designed by SmartStone to precisely mimic the durability and texture of ancient Roman stone highways.
The "Imperial Court" Conference Subtext:
The major conference rooms in the South Wing are purposefully named after successive Roman emperors—Claudius, Augustus, Tiberius, Florian, and Romanus. They feature a hidden central smart-lighting grid that automatically shifts color warmth to match the biological clock of travelers suffering from jet lag.
The Multilayered Security Ring: Casual visitors often miss how tightly the security net is woven. Because of its position right next to O.R. Tambo International Airport, the property utilizes an advanced, continuous perimeter sweep and bag-screening protocol that keeps it significantly safer than standard commercial venues.
The Sound-Insulated Aviation Oasis: Despite being directly in the flight path of Africa's busiest airport, the structural glass and architectural roofing are uniquely engineered to absorb low-frequency jet engine vibrations, meaning you can sit in the gardens or sleep in the hotels in absolute peace
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