The heartbeat of Amajuba
More than a frequency — we're the voice, the music and the stories of the communities we call home.
From a community dream to 103.7 FM
Newcastle FM was born from a simple belief: that every community deserves a microphone of its own. What began as a small group of volunteers with a passion for local storytelling has grown into a fully licensed community broadcaster reaching across the Amajuba District.
From our studio on Allen Street, we broadcast the music, languages and conversations of Newcastle, Madadeni, Osizweni, Dannhauser and Utrecht — in isiZulu and English, by the people, for the people.
Today we're a trusted source for local news, a launchpad for young broadcasting talent, and a stage for the artists, businesses and changemakers who make Amajuba special.
On air since 2014
Mission, vision & values
Our Mission
To inform, entertain and empower the people of Amajuba through accessible, locally relevant radio that reflects who we are.
Our Vision
A connected, confident Amajuba where every voice is heard and every community sees itself reflected on the airwaves.
Our Values
Community first · Truth & fairness · Inclusion & ubuntu · Local pride · Youth development · Independence.
Heard across the Amajuba District
Our signal reaches the towns and townships that make up Amajuba — over a quarter of a million listeners tuning in on 103.7 FM and streaming online.
- ✓ Newcastle — the commercial heart of KZN North
- ✓ Madadeni — one of SA's largest townships
- ✓ Osizweni — vibrant and growing
- ✓ Dannhauser — rural community & farmlands
- ✓ Utrecht — historic Amajuba town
A station the community built
Board & management
Themba Mabaso
Nomvula Khoza
Sifiso Buthelezi
Lindiwe Sithole
ICASA community broadcast licence
Newcastle FM 103.7 operates as a licensed community sound broadcasting service under the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA), serving the Amajuba community in the public interest.
NPO / NPC registration
As a registered Non-Profit Company (NPC) and Non-Profit Organisation, we reinvest every rand into programming, training and community projects — never private profit.
Awards & milestones
Newcastle FM goes on air
Our first broadcast on 103.7 FM with a team of 8 volunteers.
50,000 weekly listeners
Coverage expands to Madadeni and Osizweni townships.
Community lifeline award
Recognised for COVID-19 public information broadcasting in isiZulu & English.
Launched podcasts & streaming
Going multi-platform to reach listeners on every device.
250,000+ listeners strong
The voice of Amajuba, broadcasting 24/7 across five communities.
Join the family
Volunteer behind the mic, intern in our newsroom, or partner with us to grow Amajuba together.
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