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Ikwekwezi FM proudly stands as South Africa’s only national radio station dedicated to serving the isiNdebele-speaking community. While rooted in isiNdebele culture and language, the station reaches beyond linguistic boundaries, attracting a diverse audience that includes speakers of other South African languages who understand and appreciate isiNdebele.
With a strong commitment to intellectual and community development, Ikwekwezi FM is a credible, innovative, and inclusive voice that informs, educates, and entertains. The station is a trusted companion, enhancing the lives of its listeners by keeping them connected to current affairs and cultural developments.
The station follows a vibrant mix of music and talk, tailored to the tastes and expectations of its audience. It delivers valuable information in a relaxed and entertaining format, aligning perfectly with its listeners’ lifestyle. As a progressive and engaging platform, Ikwekwezi FM offers a rich blend of genres—ranging from Gospel (especially Clap & Tap), Ballads, R&B, House, Amapiano, Afro-Soul, to the beloved isiNdebele Traditional Music. With content that reflects evolving cultural and aesthetic values, Ikwekwezi FM is a station that resonates deeply with its community.
Audience & Listenership
Typical Listener Profile:
- Primary audience: isiNdebele-speaking and -understanding individuals aged 25–49 (LSM 4–8)
- Secondary audience: Youth aged 16–24
- They prefer infotainment—being informed in an engaging and entertaining way
- They respond best to relaxed, bite-sized content rather than heavy, detailed information
Reach & Stats (Latest)
- 📻 Listenership: 1.3 million
- 👍 Facebook: 221,598 followers
- 🐦 Twitter: 80,081 followers
- 📸 Instagram: 19,148 followers
- 🎵 TikTok: 20,127 followers
Frequency Finder
- 📻 Davel: 94.5
- 📻 Dullstroom: 107.7
- 📻 Gauteng: 106.3
- 📻 Kwa-Mhlanga: 93.8
- 📻 Kwaggafontein: 97.3
- 📻 Middlelburg: 91.8
- 📻 Nylstroom: 90.6
- 📻 Potgietersrus: 104.1
- 📻 Pretoria: 96.8
Achievements
- 🏆 2013 MTN Radio Awards: Best Traditional Show
- 🏆 2021 Radio Awards: Best Afternoon Drive Show (PBS category)
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