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Paul Roux Village,
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Typical small town politics is also present in Paul Roux. This phenomenon is not unique to SA, but present in small towns all over the world. This platform removes rumours and typical gossip grapevine. Let's drown out the noise with cool tunes and good news.

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This website is in testing, but live. Submissions are welcome. I am building the machine first and once it runs smoothly, I'll fill it with heart.

🎓Real World Skills

Volunteers will greatly improve reading, writing and digital skills. We want those wannabe presenters, journalists, writers and content creators.

🎙️ Quality Content

Homegrown voices. Grow with us as we make it better. Content in Afrikaans, English and Sotho. Your teaching skills are welcome. Join the tribe.

What's On

Useful information. Live streams will be announced.

⚡ Connectivity

Put us in your pocket

Azuracast Radio App is available on Google Play Store and the App Store for iPhone. Read more to learn how to install and configure the station on your phone.

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🎙️ Programming

Ideas for new shows

Put together entirely by community volunteers, our new shows will focus on local voices and talent. Check the schedule page for air times.

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📋 Tourism

Tourist Activities

Tourist accommodation, activities and events in and around Paul Roux. The village offers affordable accommodation, pub dining and a safe environment for children.

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Daily News

Daily updates from Paul Roux and surrounding communities.

Fire Danger

Fire warnings

Runaway veld fires are dangerous and leads to immense destruction. No open fires aloud.

Alerts

Warnings

During a serious incident that could affect you, an alert with details and status will be displayed.

Municipal Services

Water & electricity

Keeping you informed about maintenance notices, interruptions, and other municipal service updates.

Community

News update

Municipal bylaws are available in Pdf format on the resources page. Downloadable.

Featured Shows

Latest and popular shows.

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Artist Corner

Lein en Marisa
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CPF News

Tsiesto Radebe
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Tourism in Paul Roux

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Pol Rooster Radio is grateful to the local businesses and partners who help keep the station on air.

Learning to broadcast, one show at a time

I have a passion for tech, music and Linux, but education is close to my heart. This project provides a community service and free education.

Our district is not an industrial hub and unemployment is high. Boredom sets in, poverty
is high in the settlement and social ills are creeping in. I hope this project will entertain
all and bring hope and magic to those whose work goes into the station.

Basic equipment, real impact

Our broadcasting setup is very simple. Laptop, computer interface and the trusty old SM58 mic. The station server is a dedicated server provided by a sponsor. Built and maintained by a noob, so patience when it falls over.

Pol Rooster runs on Linux and other open source projects. This means the code is publicly available to use, study, modify and distribute without fear of copyright violations and subsequent prosecution.

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Volunteer-run

Pol Rooster is possible with the input of volunteers who love the job and our listeners who provides us with news and content.

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Our main goal is education through participation. Learning useful skills for a modern world and motivate our listeners to find and develop their own special skills.

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Being a self funded project we thank our sponsors who took care of the hosting. The open source community made it possible for this platform to exist.

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What we produce may be shared, but with attribution to the original owners or creators.

Pol Rooster Radio

We share information, entertainment and tap into our community talent to have fun while teaching productive real world skills.

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📡 Information

We live in a beautiful part of South Africa. Check out the activities and services available.

02 / Education

🎓 Education

Programming that shares useful knowledge and skills with our listeners.

03 / Entertainment

🎙️ Entertainment

Homegrown shows, local personalities and entertainment for everyone.

Business Directory

Our local community may provide you with the service you need instead of traveling to Bethlehem for essentials. If you are a service or product supplier in Paul Roux, can add real value to someone's life and want to get listed, email me.

Volunteer Notice Board

Everything you need to know to get started or stay in the loop as a Pol Rooster Radio volunteer.

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Workshop Kit: What You'll Need

Coming to a volunteer workshop? Pack lists differ by role — broadcasters, editors, translators and more. Check the full checklist before you arrive.

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How to Become a Volunteer

No broadcasting experience required — just enthusiasm. Here's how the process works, from first contact to your first workshop.

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Volunteer Roles at a Glance

Broadcaster, editor, translator, journalist or something else entirely — find where you'd fit in and share your skills with others or learn from being involved.

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Events

Events, live streams and contributions. Remember to refresh your browser when live streaming starts.

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Upcoming Events

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Community Open Mic Night

15 August 2026 · 18:00 More info
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Volunteer Broadcasting Workshop

22 August 2026 · 10:00 More info
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Local News Roundtable — Live

05 September 2026 · 17:30 More info
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Youth Radio Skills Day

12 September 2026 · 09:00 More info
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Heritage Day Special Broadcast

28 September 2026 · 12:00 More info
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Studio Open Day

10 October 2026 · 11:00 More info

Program Schedule

See what's playing and what's coming up next on Pol Rooster Radio.

Weekly Schedule

Live from our AzuraCast schedule — updates automatically.

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Podcasts

Missed a show? Browse and listen back to Pol Rooster Radio's recorded episodes.

Episode Library

Live from our AzuraCast podcast feed — updates automatically.

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Daily News

Local information that matters today — fire hazards, weather warnings, municipal services, roads, safety and community notices.

Fire Danger

Fire Danger · 13 August 2026

Daily fire hazard report

The veld is still dry and a runaway fire will cause havoc. No open fires allowed. Be careful.

Municipal Services

Municipal Services · 13 August 2026

Water and electricity

Municipal maintenance, water interruption, electricity interruption or restoration notice will be posted here.

Crime Report

Crime Report · 13 August 2026

Local crime report

We will publish the monthly crime report and CPF news here.

Roads & Infrastructure

Roads & Infrastructure · 13 August 2026

Road and infrastructure updates

They've been busy with fixing potholes. Drive carefully. Try and avoid Bobbert Street.

Community

Community · 31 August 2026

Local community notices

⛽️ PETROL PRYSE - SEPTEMBER 2026

Farmers Corner

Farmers Corner · 25 August 2026

Farming information and rural updates

During a veld fire farmers need to be vigilant. Often fires are started deliberately by stock thieves to distract our farmers. Make sure you have eyeballs on your animals during fire fighting.

Daily flyers

Paul Roux Wool Club logo — knitting needles and a ball of wool in a floral wreath
SASSA grants payment dates notice for September 2026
The Pink Tricycle, Paul Roux — Vetkoek Dag notice
The Rock Grasdak Bar, Paul Roux — dance competition notice
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Tourist Activities

Need to go places? Explore our beautiful district with its rolling fields and sandstone koppies.

Game Lodges

Uniondale Game Farm

Uniondale is best known for its dinosaur tracks. Accommodation, events and hunting in season. Day visitors welcome. The farm is 15 kilometers from Paul Roux.

Hiking

Hiking in Paul Roux

When it comes to hiking you have a few choices. Pack a day pack and explore the farm roads. The koppie provides a safe and easy brisk walk. For hikes with a professional guide get in touch with Sungazer Tours.

Paul Roux Koppie

Koppie Walk

There is a marked trail along the koppie taking you through the pine forest. Best experienced at sunrise or late afternoon. Your dog will love you for it. It is a pleasant walk for all ages.

Abseiling

Abseiling sessions on Paul Roux koppie

Guided abseiling in our backyard. Suitable for beginners. Experienced guide with suitable climbing gear available.

Adventure Motorcycle Routes

Make some dust

Being a farming community, the Eastern Free State has enough dirt roads to feed your passion for riding. Take a drive to Rosendal our arty neighbour or hit the shortcut to Ficksburg. The route takes you past several game farms and stunning landscapes. Great for photography enthusiasts.

Horse Riding

Horse riding for everyone

Joe's Paddocks in Paul Roux offers riding lessons, equine therapy, horse aerobics training, trail rides and functions — a place for horses, people and community to come together, for beginners and experienced riders alike.

Nature Reserves

Nature Reserves

Paul Roux is surrounded with game reserves. It is mostly dirt roads, but worth a scenic drive.

Hunting

Hunting season

Witkop Safaris and Uniondale game farm offers hunting packages. Contact them directly.

Cycling

Gravel cycling routes around town

Paul Roux is safe for children. Let you kids explore the koppie, veld and farm roads by bicycle while you catch a breather from corporate stress.

Birdwatching

Birdwatching hotspots

More than 70 bird species has been recorded in and around Paul Roux. Pack your binoculars and bird books and explore. Check out the Rooidam behind The Rock and the dam on route to the Koppie. A downloadable list available in Resources.

Cultural Events

Busy brainstorming.

We will announce any events here.

Art

Local Artists

There is a small community of artists who live and work in Paul Roux. We have the eccentric, the hippies and the free spirits.

Art

Peter van Reenen

Peter van Reenen — his studio and his work.

Art

Wiets van Rensburg

Wiets van Rensburg available for unique portraits in oil.

Art

Marisa du Toit

Meet Marisa du Toit, illustrator and writer.

Entertainment

The Rock

Thatched bar and pub-style restaurant right on the N5. Big screens for the rugby, pool table, darts and a large outdoor deck for your own braai. Private functions welcome.

Sports

Fateng Sport

Fateng Sports Complex offers facilities for a range of sporting codes in Paul Roux. A community hub for players and spectators alike.

Sports

Paul Roux Bowling

Paul Roux Bowling Club welcomes players and visitors for a friendly game on the green. A relaxed social spot for members and newcomers.

Village Life

Tiny the catTiny
Voortrekker StreetVoortrekker
Sandstone PorchKlipstoep

Accommodation & Activities

Pink Tricycle

Restaurant

073 331 3689 dunlin@live.co.za

Dunlin B&B

Guest House

073 331 3689 dunlin@live.co.za

Rosenhof

Country Lodge

066 290 1375 info@greenacorn.co.za

The Rock

Pub & Restaurant

072 441 3257 info@greenacorn.co.za

Pomegranate

Padstal

073 536 9123 info@greenacorn.co.za

Park Run

Family Activity

074 436 2389 pineforest@parkrun.com

Sungazer Hiking

Hiking & Cycling

082 304 7006 sungazerjourney@gmail.com

Uniondale Game Farm

Accommodation and Events

083 998 4493 uniondalegamefarm@icloud.com

Important Contacts

Find emergency help here. In the case of disaster, floods, high risk warnings, veld fires, violence or farm attacks, the station will display an ALERT banner with status updated in real time.

Station Manager

General enquiries, weekdays 10:00–15:00

082 xxx xxxx

News Desk

Tip-offs and story submissions

082 555 xxxx

Volunteer Coordinator

Get involved or join a segment

082 555 xxxx

On-Air Studio Line

Live requests and shout-outs

082 555 xxxx

Emergencies

Police, fire and ambulance

057 910 8020 / 057 910 8021SAPS

Warrant Officer TD Masilo

SAPS Service Complaints

069 790 4787

Tsitso Radebe

CPF Chair Person

073 154 2513

Mediclinic Hoogland

Emergency Number

084 124