RDS (PTY)
News:
brief announcements, events, public opinion, reports, actual situations.
Current Affairs:
a kind of suggestion including practical announcements other than news, documents, discussion, analysis and so on.
Information:
daily information or reference such as weather forecast, consumer guide, medical assistance and so on.
Sport:
sports related programs.
Education:
educational and cultural information.
Drama:
all kinds of radio concert and serial drama.
Cultures:
all aspects of national or local culture including religious events, philosophy, social science, language, theatre, and so on.
Science:
programs on natural science and technology
Varied Speech:
popular programs such as quiz, entertainment, private interview, comedy, satire and so on.
Pop Music:
program on commercial, practical and popular songs, and sale volume of discs, etc.
Rock Music:
practical modern music generally composed and played by young musicians.
Easy Listening:
popular music usually lasting for less than 5 minutes.
Light Classsics M:
classical music, instrumental music, chorus, and light music favored by
Serious Classics:
orchestra including great operas, symphony, chamber music and so on.
Other Music:
other music styles (Rhythm & Blues, Reggae, etc.)
Weather & Metr:
weather reports, forecast
Finance:
financial reports, commerce, trading
Children’s Progs:
children’s programs
Social Affairs:
social affairs
Religion:
religious programs
Phone In:
program in which the public expresses its view by phone.
Travel & Touring:
travel reports
Leisure & Hobby:
programs concerning recreational activities
Jazz Music:
jazz music
Country Music:
country music
National Music:
national music
Oldies Music:
music from the
Folk Music:
folk music
Documentary:
documentaries
Alarm Test
a program notifying an emergency or a natural disaster.
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