Tuks FM is the radio station of the University of Pretoria and one of South Africa's community broadcasters. It was one of the first community broadcasters in South Africa to be given an FM licence. Previously renowned for its alternative rock music offering, the station underwent a musical transformation, where its playlist was changed to reflect the student population. Tuks FM is a volunteer, campus station, meaning that it is completely operated by students, save for upper management. History The station was formed in 1980 and had its first transmission on 9 February 1981, where it only broadcast to the Cafeteria and launched with a live performance from David Kramer. Initially it broadcast only to the University of Pretoria main campus. In 1982-1984 broadcast points extended to all university residences as well as the Onderstepoort and Medical Campuses. The station was awarded a one-month temporary broadcasting licence in February 1993 as well as a two-month temporary broadcasting licence in 1994. On 24 April 1995 the station commenced its one-year broadcasting licence on the 107.2 FM stereo at 100 W in the greater Pretoria area. Notable alumni The station has produced a number of names in South African television, radio and journalism. Radio: 5FM: Gareth Cliff, Poppy Ntshongwana, Sias du Plessis, Grant Nash and Anele Mdoda, Kim Schulze, Rob Forbes, Nadia Romanos, Tim Zunckel, Zanele Potelwa, Kea Boya, Tshepi Seakamela. MetroFM: Nthabeleng “MatElle” Matela. Jacaranda 94.2: Clayton Robbertze, Duncan Pollock, Francois Du Toit, Marius van der Walt, Liezel van der Westhuizen, Martine vd Walt, Antowan Nöthling, Robbie Kruse, Christine Greyvenstein, Nadine Moore, Janina Oberholzer, Ilze-Marie Meintjies, Anton Meijer, Catrine Malan, Pieter van der Merwe, Anine Dormehl, Wayne van Jaarsveld, Jacques du Preez, Hendrik Myburgh, Willem van Biljon. 947 : Gloria Monaisa (Programming Director), Dineo Mphahlele (Newsreader), Carmen Reddy (Newsreader), Kriya Gangiah, Anele Mdoda, Alex Caige, Ayanda MVP, Francois “Frankie” Du Toit RSG DJ: Neil Saayman; Radio Pulpit DJ: Adriana Faling; Classic FM DJ: Magz Kiko; 702 Talk Radio presenters: Camilla Bath, Simon Dingle, Umayya Thebe and Dineo Mphahlele; Carmen Reddy; Tara Meaney Adsat Corporate Radio, Highveld Stereo and OFM: Justine Coley; Metro FM: Hlogi Mampuru a.k.a. Joe Man; Dubai 92: Rob Weston. OFM: Tim Zunckel (Programme Manager), Kenzy Vinco, Irene Fisher, Andre Kunz and Rian van Heerden, Martin van der Merwe, Duncan Bayne East Coast Radio: Samson Oduntan Algoa Fm: JD Mostert Smile FM: Christine Greyvenstein Television: M-Net personnel (presenters, producers,