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Radio Communication Guide

Below is a list of the most popular local radio stations. They cater to a very wide variety of tastes and interests.

Good Hope FM, 94-97 FM – This English-language station features a mix of R&B, Pop, Contemporary, Dance and Old School Music. Visit http://www.goodhopefm.co.za

5FM, 89 FM (in Cape Town City) – (Use the frequency finder for other areas: http://www.5fm.co.za/frequency-finder”>http://www.5fm.co.za/frequency-finder). This English-language station plays the latest Pop, Rock, Alternative and Dance music, and is the most popular music station. Visit http://www.5fm.co.za

Bush Radio, 89.5 FM – This English-language station is eclectic (perhaps even somewhat confused) in its programming, which includes programs for children, as well as programming on Art, Jazz, Current Affairs and music, particularly RnB. Visit http://www.bushradio.co.za

Cape Talk, 567 AM/MW – This English-language station bills itself as Cape Town’s comprehensive talk radio station. Its focus is on discussing the latest news, as it breaks. Visit http://www.capetalk.co.za

Fine Music Radio, 101.3 FM – This English-language station focuses on playing Classical music and Jazz. Visit http://www.fmr.co.za

KFM, 94.5 FM – This English and Afrikaans language station plays a mixture of old and new Pop music, and features a variety of talk shows. Visit http://www.kfm.co.za

Metro FM, 88.6/91.7 FM – This English-language plays a variety of Soul, Pop, Urban and Contemporary music, which as often as not, is local and sung in African languages. Visit http://www.metrofm.co.za

Heart FM, 104.9 FM – An English-language station that plays a mixture of Soul, R&B, and commercial jazz. Visit http://www.1049.fm

SA FM, 104-107 FM – The English-language talk station covers international affairs as well as local news, and interviews with and commentaries by notable experts and academics. Visit http://www.safm.co.za

UCT Radio, 104.5 fm – Broadcast from the Leslie Social Sciences Building on the Main Campus of the University of Cape Town, this radio station is run by students, and caters to student tastes with local and international Pop music. Visit http://www.uctradio.co.za

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Interesting fact

The median age in the city of Cape Town is 26 years old, with almost half the population less than 24 years old.
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