Led by CEO and founder, Mpho Mhlongo, the station says that it is proving that 'more than just radio' is not just a pay-offline but a way of life. 

"I don't think there's any South African who has't been negatively affected by this pandemic. Notwithstanding that, Jozi FM has a responsibility to assist the loyal listeners who have become family to us over our more than 24 years in existence," says Mhlongo.

The outreach platform has:
  • been handing out grocery hampers at various informal settlements
  • launched a Mother Day's grocery hamper handout initiative
  • seen to the distribution of facemasks to frontline workers, and
  • filled stations and taxi ranks as part of its COVID-19 educational drive. 
"As the SeTswana proverb goes; 'bana ba motho ba kgaogana tlhogo ya tsie', which loosely means that siblings share the little they have. That's exactly what we've set out to do as a station," adds Mhlongo.

The station has additionally: 
  • assisted in the rebuilding of houses burnt through fires
  • donated sanitary towels, winter clothes and blankets, and
  • assisted in the burial of family members who have called on the station for help in past years.
"We're incredibly grateful to all of our partners and advertisers. It's through their support that a radio station like Jozi FM can have far-reaching impact and be a beacon of hope within its community," concludes Mhlongo.

For more information, visit www.jozifm.co.za. You can also follow Jozi FM on Facebook, Twitter or on Instagram.