Community radio stations in South Africa
36 stations · listen live online, free
Community radio is the beating heart of local broadcasting in South Africa: licensed non-profit stations rooted in a city, township or region, playing local music and covering the schools, sport, churches, charities and small businesses of their communities.
Below is the list of community radio stations streaming online, from the Cape Flats to Soweto, Pretoria, Durban and the platteland. Tap any station to listen live.
You can stream every station below live on this site, free, on any device — no app or sign-up required.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a community radio station in South Africa?
- A community radio station is a non-profit broadcaster licensed by ICASA to serve a specific geographic or interest community. They are run with local involvement and focus on local news, culture and community issues.
- How many community radio stations are there in South Africa?
- South Africa has more than 200 licensed community radio stations. Our directory lists the community stations with verified live online streams, and we add new ones regularly.
- Can I listen to community radio online?
- Yes. Most community stations now stream online as well as on FM. Browse the list below and tap a station to stream it live in your browser, free.