For 31 years, Radio 786 has stood at the forefront of community broadcasting, providing a platform that informs, connects, empowers and amplifies the voices of the communities it serves.
Officially launched on 25 September 1995, Radio 786 was established with a commitment to excellence in broadcasting and a vision to uplift the community through meaningful media. Over three decades later, that vision continues to shape everything we do.
From its presenters and producers to its technical and production teams, Radio 786 has consistently developed media professionals equipped to navigate an ever-changing broadcasting landscape. The station has become a training ground for emerging talent, creating opportunities for individuals from diverse and often disadvantaged backgrounds to develop their skills and build careers in media.
Our programming reflects the diversity of our audience. Radio 786 produces a wide range of programmes covering current affairs, community issues, culture, religion, education, lifestyle, sport and entertainment. While deeply rooted in the Muslim community, the station has always sought to engage with and serve the wider South African community.
At the heart of Radio 786 is its role as a community platform. Whether through broadcasting, digital media, social initiatives, events or direct engagement, the station remains committed to listening to its audience and creating spaces for dialogue, discussion and connection.
Over the past 31 years, Radio 786 has evolved alongside its community and the media industry. From traditional radio broadcasting to digital platforms and social media, the station continues to embrace new technologies and changing audience habits while remaining grounded in its core values.
Our journey has not been without challenges, but our greatest measure of success lies in the impact we have made and the people we have helped develop along the way.
Radio 786 has built a reputation that extends beyond the local community, competing and collaborating on regional, national and international platforms. Its home-grown talent has been recognised both locally and internationally, with Radio 786 professionals going on to contribute to the broader media landscape.
Broadcasting is an industry built on growth, innovation and evolution. Radio 786’s people embody that journey. Many of the professionals who began or developed their careers at the station have gone on to work across the media industry, a testament to the quality of talent nurtured within the Radio 786 environment.
After three decades, Radio 786 remains more than a radio station. It is a community platform, a training ground, a space for dialogue and a proud indigenous voice.
For 31 years, Radio 786 has continued to inform, inspire and amplify the African voice — and the journey continues.
