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Metro FM
South Africa's urban contemporary heartbeat.
About Metro FM
Metro FM is South Africa's biggest urban contemporary radio station, broadcasting 24/7 from Auckland Park, Johannesburg to listeners across all nine provinces. Owned by the SABC and on air since 1986, the station has long been a launchpad for local hip hop, R&B, house and amapiano talent.
Its schedule mixes high-energy music shows with celebrity interviews, entertainment news and the annual Metro FM Music Awards, one of the most-watched events on the South African music calendar.
Tune in online to hear flagship shows such as the breakfast Morning Flava alongside the freshest sounds from the continent and the diaspora.
How to listen to Metro FM
You can listen to Metro FM live online for free right here — just press the play button above and the stream starts instantly in your browser, on desktop or mobile. You can also tune in on 96.4 FM in Johannesburg, 92.4 FM in Pretoria, 91.7 FM in Cape Town, 93.0 FM in Durban, 100.5 FM in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), 107.7 FM in East London, 98.1 FM in Bloemfontein, 100.3 FM in Middelburg, 106.7 FM in Mokopane.
Metro FM frequencies by city
Wondering which frequency Metro FM broadcasts on in your area? Metro FM airs on 96.4 FM in Johannesburg, 92.4 FM in Pretoria, 91.7 FM in Cape Town, 93.0 FM in Durban, 100.5 FM in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), 107.7 FM in East London, 98.1 FM in Bloemfontein, 100.3 FM in Middelburg, 106.7 FM in Mokopane. Find your city in the table below and tune the dial to the matching frequency.
| City / area | Province | Metro FM frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg | Gauteng | 96.4 FM |
| Pretoria | Gauteng | 92.4 FM |
| Cape Town | Western Cape | 91.7 FM |
| Durban | KwaZulu-Natal | 93.0 FM |
| Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) | Eastern Cape | 100.5 FM |
| East London | Eastern Cape | 107.7 FM |
| Bloemfontein | Free State | 98.1 FM |
| Middelburg | Mpumalanga | 100.3 FM |
| Mokopane | Limpopo | 106.7 FM |
Outside the broadcast area or outside South Africa? You can still stream Metro FM live online free from anywhere in the world using the player above.
Metro FM — frequently asked questions
- What frequency is Metro FM on?
- Metro FM broadcasts on 96.4 FM in Johannesburg, 92.4 FM in Pretoria, 91.7 FM in Cape Town, 93.0 FM in Durban, 100.5 FM in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), 107.7 FM in East London, 98.1 FM in Bloemfontein, 100.3 FM in Middelburg, 106.7 FM in Mokopane.
- How can I listen to Metro FM live online?
- Right here on SA Radio & Podcasts — press play on this page and Metro FM starts streaming instantly in your browser, free, on desktop and mobile.
- Where is Metro FM based?
- Metro FM broadcasts from Johannesburg, National, South Africa.
- Who owns Metro FM?
- Metro FM is owned by SABC.
- What language does Metro FM broadcast in?
- Metro FM broadcasts in English.
Metro FM schedule
A typical week on Metro FM. Times are South African Standard Time (SAST).
| Mon–Fri | 06:00–09:00 | The Breakfast Show |
| Mon–Fri | 09:00–12:00 | Mid-Morning Music |
| Mon–Fri | 12:00–15:00 | Middays |
| Mon–Fri | 15:00–18:00 | The Drive Home |
| Mon–Fri | 18:00–21:00 | Early Evenings |
| Mon–Fri | 21:00–00:00 | Late Nights |
| Sat–Sun | 06:00–10:00 | Weekend Breakfast |
| Sat–Sun | 10:00–14:00 | Weekend Music Mix |
| Sat–Sun | 18:00–22:00 | Weekend Sessions |