What is the biggest radio station in Africa?
Ukhozi FM continues to soar as it reaches a weekly audience of 7.7 million (All adults 15+). This is the largest audience the isiZulu language station has recorded since 2016 when the Broadcast Research Council took over radio measurement.
Who listens to radio in South Africa?
But the most recent measurement figures show that radio audiences in South Africa continue to grow. In 2021, about 80% of South Africans had tuned into a radio station within the last week, with most people still listening on traditional radio sets.
How many listeners does 5 FM have?
The largest station is Durban-based Ukhozi FM which caters to the needs of the Zulu-speaking community. Between October 2018 and March 2019 the station had 7.6 million listeners a week….Top 20 most popular radio stations in South Africa.
| Ranking | Station | Weekly listenership |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Lesedi FM | 3 196 000 |
| 5 | Thobela FM | 2 978 000 |
| 6 | Motsweding FM | 2 546 000 |
| 7 | Gagasi FM | 1 394 000 |
Which country has most radio stations?
The United States
The United States had the greatest number of radio stations broadcasting at the end of 2016, with 24,447 stations.
Who owns radio in South Africa?
Government of South Africa
South African Broadcasting Corporation
| SABC headquarters in Uitsaaisentrum, Johannesburg | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | R 6.6 billion (2017/18 FY ) |
| Net income | R ~622 million loss (2017/18 FY ) |
| Broadcast area | South Africa |
| Owner | Government of South Africa |
How old is SA FM?
Station Profile SAfm is the SABC’s national English language public radio station with its headquarters at Radio Park, Auckland Park, Johannesburg. It was established in 1936 at the time of the creation of the SABC.
What are South Africa’s top radio stations?
It comes in at number 15 on the list of SA’s top radio stations, with a listenership of about 899,000. You can find the network on 94.7 MHz in Johannesburg. 16. Phalaphala FM – 87.9 to 107.8 MHz Phalaphala FM is an SABC-owned radio station that targets the Venda speaking and understanding audience.
What is the frequency range of FM radio in South Africa?
Motsweding FM frequencies range from 87.9 to 107.9 MHz in North West, Northern Cape, Gauteng Province, Free State, parts of Limpopo and Mpumalanga. 7. RSG (Radio Sonder Grense) – 100 to 104 FM
Where does Motsweding FM rank in South Africa?
The network takes the sixth position on the list of top 10 radio stations in South Africa, with a listenership of over 2.7 million as of March 2020. Motsweding FM frequencies range from 87.9 to 107.9 MHz in North West, Northern Cape, Gauteng Province, Free State, parts of Limpopo and Mpumalanga.
What is the frequency range of the military radio?
Note: Army equipment normally operates in the HF and VHF range, SAAF equipment in the UHF band and naval equipment in the HF. 1000 Hertz (Hz) = 1kHz, 1000kHz = 1mHz, 1000mHz = 1gHz. Radio letter designations. Note these are allocated by power output.