Durban Youth Radio, known as DYR, is a community radio station which broadcasts on the 105.1 FM frequency in Durban, South Africa.

Durban Youth Radio (DYR1051)
  • Durban
Frequency105.1 FM
Programming
Language(s)English

History edit

The station was founded in 1995 at the University of Natal,[1] later transferring to a non-profit form of ownership in 2000.[2][3] The station was forced to close in 2010 due to financial problems.[4] After a period off-air, DYR resumed broadcasting in 2012 at new premises.[4]

References edit

  1. ^ Hipfl, Brigitte (2006). Media Communities. Waxmann Verlag. p. 12. ISBN 9783830965992.
  2. ^ "DURBAN YOUTH RADIO STATION". www.companies-southafrica.com. Retrieved 2016-05-20.
  3. ^ Young, Libby. "Media Club South Africa". www.mediaclubsouthafrica.com. Archived from the original on 2016-06-23. Retrieved 2016-05-20.
  4. ^ a b "RadioWatch: South Africa: New youth radio station Durban Youth Radio 105.1 FM to hit airwaves". sw-radio.blogspot.co.za. Retrieved 2016-05-20.