Radio stations can be national or local.
During evenings and commuting, it can be a wonderful distraction. Further, it’s cool to know what others are listening to!
Wonder what it’s like in another part of South Africa?
You can find out what people are listening to in Gauteng, Johannesburg, or Cape Town. You don’t have to go there to catch their stations!
However, you might need to listen online.
There’s Radio Sonder Grense, Gagasi FM, and Inanda FM. But you can also choose from other great, local stations.
Likewise, you can listen to Inanda FM from anywhere.
Exciting idea, right?
Thanks to online radio, you can. For example, RSG and Gagasi FM are available on the internet for free.
Here are nine proudly South African stations you can listen to.
Radio Sonder Grense
Radio Sonder Grense (Radio Without Limits) is a national South African station, broadcasting daily talk programmes and music.
It’s mostly in Afrikaans, however anyone can enjoy its content.
You can listen to RSG using this link.
However, you can also use FM radio in some areas.
Radio Overberg
Radio Overberg broadcasts locally, using the frequency 101.8 FM.
It’s a diverse station, and you can listen to anything from modern songs to actuality programmes.
You can listen here.
CapeTalk
CapeTalk is one of the local Cape Town radio stations.
It’s popular, and not just popular in Cape Town. This station has fans from all across Southern Africa. You’ll find popular music, news, and more on this station.
However, CapeTalk listeners have to subscribe first.
Unlike earlier mentions, it’s not a free station.
Inanda FM
Inanda FM is a local radio station, which broadcasts from Inanda, South Africa.
It’s one of South Africa’s most unique places, located near Durban North. But you don’t have to be from Inanda to hear their station!
It’s popular everywhere. However, you can listen online from anywhere in the world.
Listen to Inanda FM here.
Amapiano Radio
Amapiano is where it’s at.
This free station is exclusively for Amapiano music and beats. Nothing but this genre plays around the clock. Basically, it’s for all Amapiano fans.
However, it’s one of the more obscure radio stations!
You have to follow this link to listen.
Gagasi FM
Gagasi FM is one of South Africa’s popular radio stations. According to its website, Gagasi is one of the top regional stations local to KwaZulu-Natal.
Presenter Penny Ntuli left the station after a dispute, according to The South African news. However, she’s back at radio, and you can still listen to Gagasi FM.
Listen at Gagasi World.
Another way is through other free streaming services.
Khayelitsha FM
Khayelitsha FM is a South African radio station with a broader focus. Listen to popular music, talk show programmes, and sports broadcasts here.
It’s a local station, however you can listen online.
Follow this link to listen online.
Bojanala FM Radio
Bojanala FM is run from North West.
Have you ever been to this South African province?
You can listen to this popular Christian radio station at this link. Programmes feature religious music, however, you can also find plenty of talk shows and other content here.
Algoa FM Radio
Algoa FM is a radio station covering the Eastern Cape and Garden Route. However, you can listen to Algoa FM from anywhere in South Africa. You can follow this link and listen online.
It’s called an ‘adult contemporary’ station, which features music, lifestyle, and talk.
However, Algoa FM has even more.
Listen to find out!
Tell us your favourite!
Tell us your favourite! Let us know your thoughts and feelings, and tell us about your favourite South African stations. We love hearing from our readers, and this includes you. Also send us your suggestions and thoughts! Send a message to info@thesouthafrican.com.
