Mbhashe FM is a community-based radio station broadcasting local content 24 hours a day to the people of Mbhashe and Mnquma Municipalities, as well as surrounding areas in the Amathole District Municipality, Eastern Cape.

Founded: 15 August 2013

Licensing Milestones:

ECNS licence granted on 22 June 2022

ICASA class licence awarded on 27 July 2023

Officially went on air on 15 July 2024

Our core mission is to uplift and empower the communities of Dutywa, Gatyana, Xhorha, and the wider Amathole District through the power of radio.

What We Do

We provide a professional, community-centred, and financially sustainable broadcasting service that informs, educate and entertain.

Programming

Our programming reflects the heartbeat of the community, with a strong emphasis on talk content over music, delivered primarily in isiXhosa with English support.

 Key focus areas include: Local and regional news, Youth development and empowerment, Health awareness and education, Women’s issues and empowerment, Government and civic content, Farming and agriculture, Tourism and local heritage