Nostalgic Documentaries from the regional stations situated in the former homeland states.

Nostalgic Documentaries from the regional stations situated in the former homeland states.

Radio Bantu Documentaries

Motsweding Heritage Package

Track 01

This compelling documentary traces the rich history of Radio Bantu, focusing on the evolution of the Sesotho-language station from its early beginnings under Radio Diffusion to its transformation into Radio Bantu, then Radio Sesotho, later Sesotho Stereo, and now proudly known as Lesedi FM. The documentary features reflections from legendary former presenters including Ntate Sweu Tshele, Ntate Mothofela Makgetha, Ntate Phineus Gambu, Ntate Daniel Teboho Phekoe, and Ntate Thebe Moakgi. Their voices bring to life the station’s cultural legacy, its role in community upliftment, and its journey through South Africa’s broadcast history

This compelling documentary traces the rich history of Radio Bantu, focusing on the evolution of the Sesotho-language station from its early beginnings under Radio Diffusion to its transformation into Radio Bantu, then Radio Sesotho, later Sesotho Stereo, and now proudly known as Lesedi FM. The documentary features reflections from legendary former presenters including Ntate Sweu Tshele, Ntate Mothofela Makgetha, Ntate Phineus Gambu, Ntate Daniel Teboho Phekoe, and Ntate Thebe Moakgi. Their voices bring to life the station&rsquo;s cultural legacy, its role in community upliftment, and its journey through South Africa&rsquo;s broadcast history

THLAKISETSO MOHLODI WA LESEDI FM 

Mathebula Mabila in conversation with Shiluvani B.R.R, Salani Joel and Mabunda J.J about resolution taken from meeting with the SABC executives to provide Tsonga language on television programme.

Mathebula Mabila in conversation with Shiluvani B.R.R, Salani Joel and Mabunda J.J about resolution taken from meeting with the SABC executives to provide Tsonga language on television programme.

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Ali Maluleke talked with Ms. Sibongile Lucia Sambo, the Receptionist, Mr. Baisel Nkuna, a Guidance Counselor, an unnamed Chief, Mr. Themba Sibiya, a person with a disability, and Mr. Dan Nkosi, a Traditional Healer, about Shangaan culture. They discussed creating a place to preserve Tsonga cultural heritage.

Ali Maluleke talked with Ms. Sibongile Lucia Sambo, the Receptionist, Mr. Baisel Nkuna, a Guidance Counselor, an unnamed Chief, Mr. Themba Sibiya, a person with a disability, and Mr. Dan Nkosi, a Traditional Healer, about Shangaan culture. They discussed creating a place to preserve Tsonga cultural heritage.

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