Radio Al Ansaar

More than a Radio Station, we're a community!

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Languages

English, isiZulu, Arabic +1

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Country

South Africa

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Genres

Islamic, Community, Talk +4

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Frequency

90.4 FM (Durban), 105.6 FM (Pietermaritzburg)

📖 About

Radio Al Ansaar is a Muslim community radio station based in Durban, South Africa, serving the Islamic community of Durban and Pietermaritzburg. The station broadcasts on 90.4 FM in Durban and 105.6 FM in Pietermaritzburg, with worldwide online streaming available 24/7. Its programming focuses on Islamic content, community news, current affairs, lifestyle shows, and talk programmes relevant to South African Muslims, including Quran recitation, Islamic lectures, news bulletins, and interactive talk shows. The station is operated by the Al-Ansaar Media Network, a Section 21 non-profit company, and is part of the broader Al-Ansaar Foundation, which is actively involved in community upliftment initiatives including education support and outreach programmes.

📋 Details

licensee:Al-Ansaar Media Network

community:Muslim community of Durban and Pietermaritzburg

key programs:The Breakfast Rush,Rise and Shine,The Social Network,Afternoon Jam,Niteline,Echoes of the Casbah,Urban Women with Razia Rangrage,Cooking with Bibi Aysha,Medical Files,Career Compass,News in Focus

broadcast type:FM, Online Streaming

news bulletins:15 news bulletins per day, approximately 7 minutes each

station format:Islamic Community Radio

control structure:Board of Directors of a Section 21 Company

awards nominations:Best of PMB & Midlands 2026 Readers' Choice Awards - Best Radio Station nominee

community initiatives:School uniform outreach supporting over 100 learners, partnership with School Matters programme

current affairs programs:Alternative Voice (Mon-Fri, 30 min),Bottom Line (Wednesday, 1hr 30min),The Big Picture (Saturday, 11:00-12:45)