South Africa, March 19 -- It was established by the South African Broadcasting Corporation on 1 January 1986, and was privatised in October 1996.

In December 2011 the broadcast footprint was extended to the Garden Route, and the station is now well established all the way to Mossel Bay.

George listeners have voted it their favourite local radio station two years in a row.

By engaging on a daily basis with its listeners, the station has remained fresh and is tuned in to by all ages and demographic backgrounds.

The mix is reflected by the participation in a World Radio Day competition in which listeners were invited to send voice notes about why they love radio.

"The responses were really encouraging," says programme manager Mio Khondl...