The DRM SA Group have 3 membership tiers. Full member, Associate member and Community Broadcaster/Individual member.
Public, Commercial and large Community broadcasters, Media Owners, streaming services, Receiver Manufacturers, Motor Manufacturers, Signal Distributors join as full members.
Higher Learning Institutions, Associations of similar interests and government entities join as associate members.
A special category has been created for small community broadcasters, online radio stations and individuals. Online radio stations are streaming services that are only present online. These services do not have a broadcast license. A licensed broadcast radio station who has an online presence joins as a full member.
To join as a member please complete the attached application form and email it to info@drmsa.org. For licensed broadcasters please attach a copy of your broadcast license to indicate the category (public, commercial, community). For non-broadcasters please attach a copy of the business registration document or a copy of the company letterhead showing the company registration details. Please indicate the billing information on the application form. Once the application has been approved an invoice will be generated and emailed to you.
Membership commences upon receipt of the annual membership fee.
| Tiers | Benefits | Annual Fees |
|---|---|---|
| FULL MEMBER Public, Commercial and large Community broadcasters in South Africa, Media Owners, streaming services, Receiver Manufacturers, Motor Manufacturers, Signal Distributors. | 1. Benefits include exclusive access to industry-specific resources. 2. Exclusive Networking opportunities 3. Participate in committees and working groups. 4. Receive all statutory information, roll-out plans, most recent developments in RSA and globally. 5. Brand exposure at all DRM South Africa events. 6. Brand exposure on the DRM SA website. 7. CPD points for attending and participating in DRM SA events. | R 5,000.00 DRM Consortium members are automatically members of DRM SA. |
| ASSOCIATE MEMBER Higher Learning Institutions, Associations of similar interests, government entities. | 1. Benefits include access to industry-specific resources. 2. Networking opportunities 3. Participate in some committees and working groups. 4. Receive information on developments in RSA and globally. 5. Brand exposure on the DRM SA website. 6. CPD points for attending and participating in DRM SA events. | R 3,500.00 |
| COMMUNITY RADIO & INDIVIDUAL MEMBER Community Radio, Online Radio Stations and Individuals. | 1. Participate in committees and working groups. 2. Receive information on developments in RSA and globally. 3. CPD points for attending and participating in DRM SA events | R 1,500.00 |
