Missing the rhythm of home?
From the soulful hum of Afrikaans ballads to high-energy Kwaito beats and morning talk shows packed with that unmistakable South African flavour, online radio stations stream it all straight to you, no matter where you are.
Tune in live from Germany and stay connected to the music, culture, and stories that still feel like home.
Prefer an app? We’ve rounded up a few, so you can explore a whole spectrum of Mzansi stations, all just a tap away.
| App / Website | Description |
|---|---|
| Radio South Africa | Play your favourite FM radio station via an Android app |
| Radio Box | Most online radio stations. Works on Amazon Kindle as well |
| Surfmusic | Listen to radio stations online. You can search by region or country. |
| Simple Radio | App for Android and Apple |
| Radio Garden | App or website |
| LM Radio | Experience Nostalgia with LM Radio |
| Radio Springbok Germany | Private station “Jou beste musiek radio stasie, 24/7. Als wat jy wil hoor – Afrikaans, Country, 80’s Treffers, Boeremusiek, ag als wat lekker is en lekker klink. ‘n Stasie wat altyd jou voete laat jeuk |
| Luisterfm | Jou lekker luister stasie |
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