# Radio South Africa

> Stream popular South African radio stations online with background playback. (iPhone/iPad app by Omar Benslimane.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-south-africa/id1194127081 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Omar Benslimane](https://appshunter.io/developer/642142684)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Greek and 20 more
- Released: 2017-01-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-south-africa/id1194127081/reviews.md

## What is Radio South Africa?

Radio South Africa includes the most popular South African radio stations in only one application. 
In one click, enjoy your favorite radio wherever you are through your internet connection (3g or wi-fi). 

Amongst the strengths of this application: 
- Radio South Africa runs in the background listening and allows you to do other activities whilst continuing to listen your favorite station 
- Its interface ergonomics is both intuitive and easy to use. In one click, you can select or change your station. 
- The continuous update of the stations list (without updating application) will ensure you a better quality and a greater reactivity to problem solving 

the available radio stations are : 

- Ukhozi FM
- Metro FM
- Umhlobo Wenene FM
- Lesedi FM
- Motsweding FM 
- Thobela FM 
- Jacaranda FM 
- Kaya FM
- RSG 
- Gagasi FM 
- 5FM
- Ikwekwezi FM
- East Coast Radio
- LIGWALAGWALA FM
- 99.2 YFM
- Radio 947
- Munghana Lonene FM
- Radio 702
- Radio 2000
- Phalaphala FM
- Kfm
- Capricorn FM
- Heart 104.9 FM
- Good Hope FM
- Algoa FM
- SAfm
- OFM
- Lotus FM
- North West FM
- Vuma 103 FM
- trufm
- Classic FM 102.7
- Smile 90.4FM
- Rise FM (MPowerFM)
- Radio Pulpit / Kansel 657
- Power FM
- CapeTalk
- Magic828AM
- LM Radio
- Rainbow Gospel Radio
- Voice of the Cape
- Pretoria FM
- IFM 102.2
- TYGERBERG 104FM
- Bosveld Stereo 
- Bok Radio 
- Rainbow FM 
- Radio NFM 98.1
- Tuks FM 
- Radio Islam International
- Fine Music Radio
- Durban Youth Radio 
- Radio 786
- Jozi FM

Languages of radios:

Afrikaans : Suid-Afrika
English : South Africa
Northern Sotho : Afrika Borwa
Southern Ndebele : iSewula Afrika
Southern Sotho : Afrika Borwa
Swazi : iNingizimu Afrika
Tsonga : Afrika-Dzonga
Tswana : Aforika Borwa
Venda : Afurika Tshipembe
Xhosa : uMzantsi Afrika
Zulu : iNingizimu Afrika
Dutch : Zuid-Afrika

Warning : this application requires an Internet connection and depends on the radio broadcast. Some stations can be temporarily unavailable

## Key features

- Access to popular South African radio stations
- Background listening while using other apps
- Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- Continuous station list updates
- Supports multiple South African languages

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Radio South Africa

### What is Radio South Africa?

Radio South Africa is a free application that provides access to a wide variety of popular South African radio stations. It allows users to listen to their favorite stations online through an internet connection.

### Can I listen to Radio South Africa while using other apps?

Yes, Radio South Africa runs in the background, allowing you to continue listening to your favorite stations while performing other activities on your device.

### How are the radio stations updated?

The application features continuous updates to the station list without requiring an app update. This ensures better quality and faster problem-solving for station availability.

### What languages are supported by the radio stations?

Radio South Africa includes stations broadcasting in Afrikaans, English, Northern Sotho, Southern Ndebele, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu, and Dutch.

### Does Radio South Africa require an internet connection?

Yes, this application requires an active internet connection (3G or Wi-Fi) to stream radio broadcasts. The availability of stations also depends on the radio broadcast itself.

### What devices is Radio South Africa compatible with?

Radio South Africa is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, indicated by its compatibility with iOS platforms.

### How often is Radio South Africa updated?

The application was last updated on January 13, 2017, with version 1.0. While the station list updates continuously, major app updates may be less frequent.

### What is the user rating for Radio South Africa?

Radio South Africa has a rating of 4.0 stars based on 4 user ratings, suggesting a generally positive user experience.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2017-01-13

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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