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CAPABILITIES

Kagiso Connect’s Radio capability connects millions of South Africans through trusted, award-winning broadcast brands that extend across on-air, digital, and on-demand platforms.

East Coast Radio

East Coast Radio is the leading English commercial radio station in KwaZulu-Natal, reaching 1.169 million listeners (Source: BRC RAM, 2023). The station attracts one of the most diverse audiences in the province, comprising economically active males and females within SEM 7–10, primarily aged 25–49.  Beyond its strong on-air talent and presence, ECR has evolved into a fully integrated, 360-degree media platform. The station has successfully leveraged digital through ecr.co.za, video, and social media to deepen audience engagement beyond traditional broadcast.

Jacaranda FM

Jacaranda FM, South Africa’s No.1 Feel Good Station, broadcasts at 94.2 FM from its state-of-the-art studios in Midrand, Gauteng. As one of the country’s most popular and trusted independent radio brands, the station holds a bilingual commercial licence and reaches a vast, diverse audience across Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and the North West Province, while growing a vibrant national and digital community through jacarandafm.com, the Jacaranda FM App, and social media platforms.  As a feel-good, multi-platform media brand, Jacaranda FM connects with audiences through a blend of uplifting music, relatable content, inspiring stories, and engaging experiences.

Kagiso Connect’s Publishing capability delivers strategic editorial, content, and storytelling services across its owned platforms and through bespoke client partnerships.

Kagiso Connect Publishing

The Kagiso Connect Publishing team is the provider of editorial services to both Jacaranda FM and East Coast Radio, and is also a solutions partner on bespoke external editorial projects nationally. They provide comprehensive strategic and practical content solutions, editorial plans, social media expertise, full campaign management, and holistic editorial services for both existing and potential clients. For more information, email General Manager, Anthea Carstens: anthea@kagiso.io

Time Out South Africa

As part of the world-renowned Time Out brand, Time Out South Africa brings the best of the city to life in Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban thanks to an experienced team of City Editors and Local Experts.  In addition, the team is able to highlight the best of your brand through curated content, bespoke experiences, tailored activations, and buzzing social communities, all wrapped in Time Out’s trusted and iconic style. For more information, email Content Director, Andrew Hallett: andrew.hallett@timeoutsouthafrica.com or Commercial Manager, Mervyn Naidu: mervyn.naidu@timeoutsouthafrica.com

SoundInsights is Kagiso Connect’s specialist research and insights business, helping brands, agencies, and media owners make better decisions in a complex South African market. We combine human insight, cultural intelligence, and advanced analytics to turn data into meaningful, actionable understanding.
Rooted in real audiences and real media environments, SoundInsights goes beyond reporting to shape strategy, sharpen creativity, and prove effectiveness. Our work helps organisations understand people in context, plan media more intelligently, and measure what truly matters.

Email Research and Analytics Manager, Melissa McNally, for more information: melissam@kagisomedia.co.za

Vouch is a network of independent financial services experts who help South Africans make smarter insurance and financial decisions. We combine digital convenience with trusted human advice, pairing each client with an advisor who understands their life, not just their policy. Our experts are 100% unbiased, which means the guidance is independent, transparent, and built around what’s right for the individual.

From navigating complex cover options to decoding the fine print and mediating at claims stage, Vouch is someone on the inside, on your side. Helping you feel seen, confident, and supported every step of the way.

For more information, contact: marketing@vouch.co.za

The Digital Development capability designs, builds, and evolves Kagiso Connect’s digital platforms to meet the needs of audiences, internal teams, and commercial partners. The team tracks global digital trends and applies them thoughtfully within a South African context to deliver reliable, user-centred digital experiences across the portfolio.

From listener-facing products to internal systems, Digital Development focuses on scalable, future-ready solutions that support content, engagement, and operational efficiency.

Email Digital Developer Manager, Phillip Wilton, for more information: phil@kagiso.io.

The Audio On-Demand division drives the development of podcasting and audio-on-demand content across the Kagiso Connect group, with a primary focus on Jacaranda FM and East Coast Radio. The team leads the strategy for both catch-up radio and bespoke podcast productions, shaping formats, standards, and long-term content direction.

Working across editorial, production, and commercial teams, Audio On Demand provides strategic leadership, capability building, and production expertise that enable high-quality audio storytelling across the portfolio. The division has produced multiple award-winning podcasts recognised both locally and internationally.

For more information, contact Head of On Demand Content, Diane Macpherson: diane@ecr.co.za

Kagiso Connect’s News capability is delivered through its Newswatch division, which produces independent, credible radio news across the group’s portfolio. Serving Jacaranda FM and East Coast Radio, Newswatch provides trusted national coverage alongside strong regional and hyper-local reporting tailored to the communities each station serves.

With a focus on accuracy, balance, and relevance, Newswatch produces timely on-air bulletins and digital news content that inform audiences and uphold the highest editorial standards.

For more information, contact Head of Newswatch, Marius van der Walt on mariusv@jacarandafm.com / marius@ecr.co.za.