About This Station

Helderberg FM is an award-winning community radio station based in Somerset West, South Africa, proudly serving the Helderberg region since 1995. Its broadcast area covers Somerset West, Strand, Gordon’s Bay, Sir Lowry’s Pass, Nomzamo, Lwandle, Firgrove and Macassar, reflecting a strong local, community-focused identity. The station offers a mix of entertainment, knowledge and inspiring stories through its programs and presenters, and also distributes content via podcasts on Spotify, Facebook and Instagram. Its multilingual welcome — "Here for you! Hier vir jou! Silapha sikholo wena" — points to a diverse audience, with content delivered primarily in English alongside Afrikaans and isiXhosa touches. The website also highlights media partnerships with local organisations such as Signarama Somerset West and Helderberg Crime Watch, underscoring its role as a community hub.