(Faradh
Patel - Station Manager of Radio Al-Ansaar)
Radio Al-Ansaar has announced that Faradh
Patel has been appointed Station Manager of the busy, caring and proactive
Durban Overport-based community radio station. Radio Al-Ansaar is KZN’s only
Islamic Community Radio Station which can be tuned into permanently on 90.4fm.
Listeners, irrespective of their religion and beliefs, are encouraged to tune
into this vibrant community station. Radio Al-Ansaar may be enjoyed by
listeners all over the world through the Al-Ansaar website www.alansaar.co.za
“I am thrilled with the new challenges and
responsibilities which this title affords me and I look forward to being part
of the wonderful team which is working so hard at growing and developing this
important radio station which aims to enlighten and uplift the community,” says
Patel. “We live in such a multicultural society that it is helpful to be aware
of what is happening in our extended community and beyond and in so-doing
contributing positively towards social cohesion in our multi-cultural society.”
He is already bristling with ideas for the
station, getting involved in community activities and partnering and initiating
appropriate projects and events which support the Al-Ansaar ethos. He will
continue to be morning drive show anchor – sharing the mic and studio with
fellow presenter Nichal Sarawan, and the team: Sakina Essop, Faraaz Buz and
Yaseerah Amod.
Pietermaritzburg-born Patel attended
Woodlands Secondary School, matriculating in the mid-1990’s. While still at
school he auditioned for a position on Lotus fm, joined Lotus fm whilst reading
for a BA at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
“Lotus was excellent grounding as there is
such an excellent balance between commercial ethos and community involvement,
and it gave me a taste of the world of media.”
Patel then moved to Gauteng, where he
pursued his dream of becoming an actor, appearing in the M-Net soap Egoli, as the character Naveen Moodley.
He also appeared in various ads on TV, radio and in print as well as in a
Russian television series, before joining the marketing team at Sun
International. In an illustrious career within the marketing and communications
and media sphere, Patel has worked on high profile events such as the launch of
Saffron TV, the Sunday Times Food Show and the Sunday Times Literary Awards.
He has compèred various events, including beauty
pageants, Miss India for some years, Face of India, Mr India SA and regional
Miss SA contests. Well-travelled, he balances his media life against of
television, radio compèring against the challenging task of steering his own
media and marketing company. He also has columns in various print media –
including Dubai News.
Follow Patel on Morningdriveshow@gmail.com /
Twitter: @FaradhPatel. For more information, call Faradh Patel on 072 711 8338.
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