Vibe FM 94.7

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Languages

isiZulu, English

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Country

South Africa

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Genres

African Music, Folk, Talk +3

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Frequency

94.7 FM

📖 About

Vibe FM 94.7 is a community radio station based in KwaMashu, Durban, South Africa, serving the greater eThekwini Municipality [citation:1][citation:15]. The station was granted its broadcasting licence in April 2007 and went live with its first broadcast on 13 March 2009 [citation:6][citation:7]. Broadcasting in 60% isiZulu and 40% English, Vibe FM provides a mix of talk, educational content, African music, and community-focused programming [citation:6]. The station has earned a reputation as a training ground for top radio and TV talent, having produced presenters and producers for major stations like Ukhozi FM and Gagasi FM, as well as news professionals for Mzansi Wethu and 1KZN TV [citation:5]. In 2021, the station unveiled new state-of-the-art studios with support from the Media Development & Diversity Agency (MDDA) [citation:6]. Vibe FM remains deeply involved in community initiatives, including mobilizing listeners during times of crisis and running youth development programmes [citation:14][citation:19].

📋 Details

codec:MP3

bitrate:46 kbps

key programs:Breakfast Show (Monday-Thursday) hosted by Linda 'Mr OG' Ndimande

coverage area:KwaMashu and greater eThekwini Municipality

broadcast type:FM, Online Streaming

first air date:2009-03-13

notable alumni:DJ Sgqemeza (Ukhozi FM),Thembeka Zondo Cele (Ukhozi FM),DJ Happygal (Gagasi FM),Sizwe Sibisi (Gagasi FM),DJ SpheLive (Gagasi FM),Ayanda Ntuli (Mzansi Wethu - News Editor),Ntombifuthi Zikhali (News Producer),Tebogo Sibisi (1KZN TV - News Reporter),Jacinta Ngobese (Former Gagasi FM and Vuma FM)

station format:Community Radio

license granted:April 2007

station manager:Lucky Dlamini

available platforms:Vibe FM App (Android),Website

community initiatives:Youth reporter programme with Children's Radio Foundation [citation:14],Kids Play Grassroot Programme (sports development) [citation:19],Community mobilization during 2021 unrest [citation:14]

broadcast language split:60% isiZulu, 40% English