947 has announced that Programming guru Ravi Naidoo will take over as the new station manager as of Monday, 8 November 2021.
The station says its station manager Thando Makhunga has decided to take on a new broadcasting opportunity outside radio.
Primedia Broadcasting’s chairperson Geraint Crwys-Williams says, “Makhunga has been instrumental in 947’s ability to effectively respond to the unprecedented challenges brought on by Covid.”
Thando Makhunga oversaw the successful migration of 947’s flagship music festival Huawei Joburg Day to the virtual eventing space. According to the station, Makhunga cemented its refreshed presenter line-up earlier in the year.
“I will be taking up a broadcasting opportunity outside radio in due course, which I am very excited about,” says Makhunga. “I have been afforded the most amazing opportunities at Primedia, worked with some phenomenal individuals and been a custodian for one of the most innovative and creative radio stations in the country. I’m proud of the work 947 has done and the people who have devoted their time and passion to the brand.”
“In welcoming Naidoo to 947, I am excited by the opportunity to leverage Naidoo’s creativity and deep experience of broadcasting gained over the past 30 years in radio. I have no doubt that through Naidoo’s intuitive understanding of the brand, his programming excellence and commercial understanding, 947 will enhance its response to the many opportunities the market is presenting,” adds Crwys-Williams.
“I am excited by the vision for the Primedia Broadcasting business and specifically for 947. It’s great for me to be taking on such an important leadership role. I am looking forward to working with the team to deliver awesome music radio, grow our listenership and offer even more compelling propositions to our advertisers,” concludes Naidoo.
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