2015
Where our signal began
Licensed on 28 August 2015, HG FM became the first community radio station in the Harry Gwala District.
“Umlomo Wabantu”The mouthpiece of the speechless.
Harry Gwala District’s community radio
THE VOICE
OF THE PEOPLE.
Educating, empowering and entertaining our communities from Umzimkhulu to the Eastern Cape — every hour, every day.
1.5M+Listeners
400 kmCoverage
10+Years on air
Our storyRooted in community.
Rooted in community.
Built to uplift.
Harry Gwala Radio (Pty) Ltd, trading as Harry Gwala FM, is proudly community-driven and based in Umzimkhulu, KwaZulu-Natal.
Our vision
A leading community-owned station driving social and economic development.
Our mission
Relevant, inclusive programming that reflects community needs and identity.
Our sound
60% talk, 40% music — local stories, news, sport, culture and opportunity.
Community developmentEqual opportunityResponsible broadcastingLocal creativityIntegrity & respect
Our reachA signal that travels
A signal that travels
with our people.
Broadcasting in isiXhosa, isiZulu, English, Afrikaans and indigenous dialects to listeners aged 12 to 70.
Coverage areas
Greater KokstadUmzimkhuluuBuhlebezweDr Nkosazana Dlamini ZumaMzimvubuMatatieleRichmondHowickEstonuMgungundlovuUgu DistrictAlfred Nzo MunicipalityParts of the Eastern Cape
What’s happening
Events & latest updates.
Station events, community news and important announcements from Harry Gwala FM.
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Weekly lineup
Find your favourite show.
From sunrise inspiration to late-night music — discover what’s on Harry Gwala FM.
Friday
TodayQalanathi Jehovah
SA Bezengile
Asiye Breakfast Show
Isa Ngubo, MJ
Sesfikile Mid Morning Show
Sesethu Nocanda
Ziyakhipha Mid Day Show
Zoey Dlomo
Askhambe Exclusive Drive
MziXobho, Sisipho Ndobe, Mthume Othumekayo
Qina Mbokodo
Ndoni Thusi, Andiswa Mbambo
Sgubhu Night Show
Alicia Okuhle, Andiswa Mbambo
Meet the voicesThe people behind
The people behind
the microphone.
Presenters and DJs who bring local stories, music and conversation to life.
PresenterAlicia Zulu
PresenterAndiswa Mbambo
PresenterAsekho Mjoli
DJDJ Khabs
DJDlabs da DJ
PresenterBhezengile Evangelist
PresenterBig Boy
PresenterKhanyisa Ngubo
PresenterLindelwa Mzizi
PresenterMJ
PresenterNomvelo Thusi
PresenterMaTen Ten
PresenterMem Bhungane
PresenterMem Magojo
PresenterMthume Othumekayo
PresenterMziXhobo
PresenterPhelo Gamede
PresenterRay Phungula
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PresenterDJ Phaka
PresenterZuzeka Nomvalo
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PresenterPs. Siyanda Mgcwaba
PresenterSnethemba Ndondo
PresenterSesethu Nocanda
PresenterZoey Dlomo
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Station leadershipDriven by purpose.
Driven by purpose.
Led with integrity.
Our departments work together to deliver technical excellence and community-driven broadcasting.
Dr. Willie J. Mgcina
Managing Director & Station Manager
Ms. Aphe Dladla
Digital & HR Manager
Mr. Nokwanda Dladla
News Editor
Mr. Delani Tshazi
Programming Head
Mr. Dumile Mkhize
Production Head
Latest videos
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Interviews, local highlights and moments from Harry Gwala FM will appear here.
Listen liveYour community.
Your community.
Your frequency.
Tune your radio to 88.8 FM or 101.9 FM and stay connected to news, music, sport and conversations that matter.
88.8 FM101.9 FM
Broadcasting live
Sesfikile Mid Morning Show
Sesethu Nocanda
Online audio streaming can be connected when the station’s stream link is supplied.
Advertise with usPut your business
Put your business
on the air.
Reach listeners across the Harry Gwala District and beyond with a customised 30-second advertising campaign.
Speak to our advertising team30 secStandard advert length
7 daysBooking lead time
MP3Digital material accepted
Alcohol and tobacco advertising is not accepted. Rates exclude VAT and agency commission.Contact us
Let’s connect.
Questions, community stories or advertising enquiries — we would love to hear from you.