#GROK TELL US ABOUT KASI BROADCASTING AFRICA

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#GROK TELL US ABOUT KASI BROADCASTING AFRICA 

Overview of Kasi Broadcasting Africa

Kasi Broadcasting Africa (also referred to as Kasi BC Africa or Kasi Broadcasting Corporation) is a South Africa-based online media company founded in 2023 by Channon Lecodey Merricks, a self-described entrepreneur from Kliptown, Soweto. The company positions itself as a digital platform aimed at "KasiPeople" (a term referring to residents of townships or informal urban communities in South Africa), focusing on empowering local content creation, job opportunities, and economic development through technology like 4IR (Fourth Industrial Revolution) and 5G. Its core mission revolves around the hashtag #MakeKasiGreat, emphasizing accessible media and services for underserved township communities.

The company was officially registered as Kasi Broadcasting Corporation (PTY) LTD in Johannesburg, Gauteng, with its address listed at 8 Walden Lane, Alan Manor.1b01b1 Contact details include founder Merricks at cell: +27 67 234 5076 or email: [email protected].32f17f

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Services and Offerings

Kasi Broadcasting Africa operates as a multifaceted digital ecosystem with the following key pillars:

Audio Streaming (#MakeAudioGreat): A platform for live news, radio, sports, music, and podcasts tailored to township audiences. Users can access content via the website (kasibroadcasting.com) or a mobile app, featuring local broadcasts in multiple languages.c0cb73

Video Streaming (#MakeVideoGreat): An online service (#KasiBCVideo) delivering local, regional, and international videos, broadcast in all official South African languages to ensure timely access for KasiPeople.01e277

Events and Live Streaming (#MakeEventsGreat): A hybrid platform (#KasiBCEvents) for physical and online events, including live streams of local gatherings throughout the year.f931e1

Additional Ventures: Includes news (#KasiBCNews), tours, stores, and free Wi-Fi initiatives (e.g., partnerships with taxi associations in areas like Alexandra and Kagiso to provide Wi-Fi in 3,500 taxis).6529a4 The company promotes a "100 Township Model" to establish studios, stores, and event spaces in townships, aiming to create jobs and foster a township economy.b3e816215286

Launch and History

Launch Event: The company launched on June 16, 2023, in Johannesburg South, timed to coincide with the anniversary of the 1976 Youth Uprising (Soweto Uprising). The event theme was "Let's We Forget 1976 Youth Uprising" and included discussions on job creation, township economies, and tech integration. It featured a gala dinner, property tours (including helicopter rides over nearby townships), live entertainment by local artists, and a livestream to an estimated 2 million viewers. Planned VVIP guests included figures like Julius Malema and Jacob Zuma, though attendance details are unconfirmed.6eb452

A Subsequent Launch: A follow-up event for Kasi Broadcasting News was announced for July 27-30, 2023, in Soweto, described as a grand affair with similar high-profile invitations.8bcb03

The company has a presence on social media, including a YouTube channel (@kasibcafrica) for videos and music,0e09c6 a Facebook page for the corporation (22,000+ likes, focused on #VilaKasiPeople),a0573b and another for Kasi Broadcasting News (news specialist for KasiPeople).02ef61 It's also listed on business directories like Bizcommunity under media categories (radio, TV, news, events).60a3de

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Controversies and Criticisms

While promoting ambitious goals like reselling goods to KasiPeople at affordable markups and creating a "township empire," the company has faced scrutiny. A 2023 Daily Maverick investigation labeled founder Merricks a "local media grifter" with a history of dubious ventures, pointing to fake classified listings on the Kasi Broadcasting News site and thin content (e.g., just five articles in May 2023, some unrelated to Africa like pieces on the Central Karoo). The report questioned the viability of investment pitches promising monthly returns via bulk buying and reselling.3c6f30 Merricks has also appeared at public events, such as a Public Protector briefing, making provocative statements.dd04f9

Note: This should not be confused with Kasi FM, a separate community radio station broadcasting on 97.1 MHz in Germiston and surrounding Ekurhuleni townships since around 2005, which focuses on local music and news but is unrelated to Kasi Broadcasting Africa

For the latest updates, visit their official site at kasibc.blogspot.com or follow their social channels. If you're seeking specific details (e.g., investment opportunities or event schedules), provide more context for deeper research.

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