Indian-origin S. Africans unite to save radio stationThousands of Indian-origin South Africans have joined hands to save an iconic community radio station after national broadcast body imposed a 90 per cent local content quota on its radio stations. Local content by South African Indian artistes is restricted in terms of both quality and quantity, as there is no full-time Indian music industry in the country. “The authoritarian imposition of 90 per cent local content on SABC radio stations has jeopardised the future of this iconic radio station. “Despite representations to explain the specificity of Lotus FM, there has been no relaxation of the rule,” he added. The South African Tamil Federation has also voiced its objection to the quota ruling.

Source: The Hindu November 08, 2016 18:16 UTC