SABC's decision in December 1945 to develop a commercial service was constrained by post-war financial issues.
[1]: 728 The first voice on air was that of Eric Egan, well remembered for his daily "Corny Crack"[5] and catch phrase "I Love You".
By the end of 1950, some 30 per cent of Springbok Radio shows were produced by South African talent or material and independent productions were sold to sponsors.
[8] Springbok Radio's programme schedules reflected the white, primarily English-speaking, suburban lifestyle of the period, when many women were housewives.
Sunday was more sedate: music, chat shows, requests for the armed forces (during the 1970s and 1980s), news commentary and drama.
On 1 July 2008, this Society launched Springbok Radio Digital, a service where many of the restored programmes can be heard.