Algoa FM is the leading commercial radio station serving the Eastern Cape and the Garden Route in South Africa. Celebrating 40 years of broadcasting as of 2026, the station is known as the "Sound of Home" and focuses on an Adult Contemporary format.
While based in Gqeberha, it operates additional studios in East London and George. Its broadcast signal reaches from the Garden Route to the Wild Coast and as far north as the Free State border.
Launched on January 1, 1986, as part of the SABC, it was privatised in 1996. It is now a subsidiary of the JSE-listed African Media Entertainment (AME) Group.
Popular Shows & Personalities
• Algoa FM Breakfast: Hosted by Wayne, Lee, and Charlie T (Weekdays, 06:00–09:00).
• The Drive with Gordon Graham: Entertaining banter and trending topics for the afternoon commute (Weekdays, 15:00–19:00).
• Mid-days with KayCee Rossouw: Features a mix of music and community-focused segments like "Algoa Cares".
• Algoa FM Top 30: A two-time award-winning chart show hosted by Kea Zawadi (Saturdays, 09:00–12:00).
It is currently being broadcast on channel 697 through Openview and can also be found on the DStv Audio Package on channel 837.
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