Ukhozi FM
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| Broadcast area | South Africa: FM |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Multiple |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult Contemporary[1] |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | SABC |
| Umhlobo Wenene FM | |
| History | |
First air date | 1960 |
Ukhozi FM is a South African national radio station & owned by SABC, based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal that caters to the needs of the Zulu-speaking community.[2] Founded in 1960,[2] it is the largest radio station in South Africa and Africa (by listenership).[3] The station has a broadcasting licence from ICASA.[4]
Ukhozi means "eagle" in Zulu.[1]
Coverage areas and frequencies
- KwaZulu-Natal[1]
- Gauteng[1]
- Mpumalanga[1]
- North-eastern parts of Eastern Cape[1]
- Eastern parts of Free State[1]
- Eastern parts of North West[1]
- Southern parts of Limpopo[1]
| TX Station | MHz | Pol |
|---|---|---|
| Donnybrook | 92,7 | V |
| Durban | 90,8 | H/V |
| DurbanNorth | 92,5 | V |
| Eshowe | 93,4 | V |
| Glencoe | 93,1 | V |
| Greytown | 91,7 | V |
| Ladysmith | 91,0 | H |
| Mooi River | 92,2 | V |
| Nongoma | 92,9 | V |
| Pietermaritzburg | 91,4 | V |
| Port Shepstone | 91,3 | V |
| The Bluff | 92,0 | H |
| Ubombo | 92,4 | V |
| Vryheid | 91,2 | V |
Broadcast languages
- IsiZulu[2]
Broadcast time
- 24/7[5]
Target audience
The station caters to people ranging from young to elderly, however it focuses on the youth.[1]
Listenership figures
| 7 Day | Ave. Mon-Fri | |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | 7 859 000 | 4 787 000 |
| Aug 2014 | 7 616 000 | 4 585 000 |
| Jun 2014 | 7 623 000 | 4 671 000 |
| Nov 2013 | 7 711 000 | 4 705 000 |
| Aug 2013 | 7 426 000 | 4 637 000 |
| Jun 2013 | 7 122 000 | 4 437 000 |
| May 2013 | 7 132 000 | 4 450 000 |
| Feb 2013 | 7 031 000 | 4 336 000 |
| Dec 2012 | 6 798 000 | 4 194 000 |
| Oct 2012 | 6 889 000 | 4 217 000 |
| Aug 2012 | 7 289 000 | 4 461 000 |
| Jun 2012 | 7 188 000 | 4 385 000 |
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Media Club South Africa". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
- ^ a b c d "Ukhozi FM Website (About)". Archived from the original on 6 May 2013. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
- ^ "SAARF RAMS (Feb 2013)". Archived from the original on 5 October 2013. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
- ^ ICASA Website (Checked April 2013)
- ^ The Annual Guide to Radio in South Africa (AdVantage 2012). Media 24. 2012.
- ^ SAARF RAMS (Presentations)
External links
- Ukhozi FM Website Archived 16 July 2007 at the Wayback Machine