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Jacques Arendt | |
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| Born | Jacques Arendt 18 August Port Elizabeth, South Africa |
| Education | High School Jansenville; Shaw Academy (Professional Diploma, NQF Level 6); MAPPP‑SETA Level 5 |
| Occupation(s) | Radio presenter, MC, Wedding DJ, Entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2000s–present |
| Employer(s) | RSG, OnDemand Sound & Lighting (co-owner) |
| Known for | Hosting Country Klanke (RSG), Radio shows at Bay FM, Algoa FM, Kingfisher FM, Perron FM |
| Notable work | Country Klanke (RSG); Radio documentaries: Swartkops‑Soutpanne: Van See tot Sout |
| Awards | Recognized by South African Country Musiek Kunstenaars Foundation (SACMAF) |
| Website | jacquesarendt.co.za |
Jacques Arendt (born 18 August in Port Elizabeth, South Africa) is a South African radio presenter, professional MC, wedding DJ, and entrepreneur. He is best known for hosting the Afrikaans country music programme *Country Klanke* on Radio Sonder Grense (RSG). Arendt has had a long career in South African radio, previously working at Bay FM, Algoa FM (including the Garden Route Drive show), Kingfisher FM, and Perron FM. He has also produced radio documentaries for RSG and serves as a continuity presenter and news reader. In addition to his radio work, Arendt co-owns OnDemand Sound & Lighting and is a professional event host, having received recognition from the South African Country Musiek Kunstenaars Foundation (SACMAF) for promoting local country music artists.
Early life and education
[edit]Arendt matriculated at High School Jansenville. During his youth, he played rugby for Transkei and the Eastern Province (EP) defence team, demonstrating athletic talent.
He holds a Professional Diploma (NQF Level 6) from Shaw Academy (2018–2019) and a MAPPP‑SETA Level 5 qualification (2006–2008) in related skills.[1]
Career
[edit]Radio
[edit]Arendt has had a long career in South African radio, previously hosting shows at Bay FM, Algoa FM (including the Garden Route Drive show), Kingfisher FM, and Perron FM.[2]
At Bay FM, he served as Managing Director and hosted the show Die Burger Bay FM Opskop. He currently hosts Country Klanke on RSG, a programme promoting both established and emerging South African country music artists.[3]
He has also worked as an RSG continuity presenter and news reader, delivering music, news, and weather updates to the station’s national audience.
Radio Documentaries
[edit]Arendt has produced and presented radio documentaries for RSG, including:
- Swartkops‑Soutpanne: Van See tot Sout, exploring the history and ecology of the Swartkops salt pans in the Eastern Cape.[4]
Event Hosting, DJ Work, and Business Ventures
[edit]Arendt is an experienced professional MC and wedding DJ. He co-owns OnDemand Sound & Lighting with sound engineer Wayne Cecil, providing audio, visual, and lighting production for events.[5][6]
Recognition
[edit]- Honoured by the South African Country Musiek Kunstenaars Foundation (SACMAF) for promoting country music and supporting local artists.[7]