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About Khul.

Khul Radio is a youth-run, youth-owned music and pop-culture station based South Africa. We develop and entertain the next generation through educational and informative broadcasting that moves like your favourite playlist.

Who we are

We’re a collective of young broadcasters, producers, writers, DJs and builders. Khul. exists to give youth a real platform-designed for the youth-with mentorship, tooling and editorial guardrails to deliver a professional sound from day one.

100%Youth-run & youth-owned
4Programming pillars
24/7Digital broadcast

What we do

  • Broadcast a music-first stream with smart talk that’s sharp, positive and useful.
  • Develop talent through on-air training, newsroom sprints and production labs.
  • Serve community with city info, careers & bursaries, mental health and civic guides.
  • Lift culture by platforming new SA artists and youth creators with fair exposure rules.

Music submissions & partnerships open year-round.

Programming pillars

  • Music & Pop-new SA hits + global pop, youth anthems.
  • News Lite-verified headlines, explainers and service info.
  • Life & Learning-study hacks, career starters, finance basics and wellness.
  • Community-what’s on in the city, society spotlights, causes, youth culture.

Music policy (Pop-forward)

Daytime is hit-driven and familiar; nights broaden to new SA, urban and global discoveries. All submissions are reviewed for audio quality, suitability and complete metadata.

  • Clean radio edits preferred
  • WAV/320kbps MP3 + artwork
  • ISRC & credits included

Editorial ethos

We hold a “facts-first, youth-honest” line: accurate, fair, non-discriminatory and responsible. We amplify solutions, not just problems; and we respect our listeners’ time, culture and intelligence.

  • Verification, attribution & right of reply
  • Age-appropriate tone & safe-listening policy
  • Clear separation of editorial and advertising

Governance & ownership

Khul Radio is a youth-led brand with a rotating Station Council, specialist committees (Music, Programming, News, Community) and a Community Advisory Group for accountability.

  • Youth Station Council (strategy & stewardship)
  • Transparent policies & open calls for roles
  • Compliance: platform T&Cs, take-down & complaints workflow

Digital-only for now; terrestrial licensing will follow regulator requirements.

Signature shows

Khul MorningsWeekdays 06:00–09:00 · news you can use + the biggest hits
The Khul ClubWeekdays 09:00–12:00 · youth & city culture, creators, careers
Drive KhulWeekdays 15:00–18:00 · high-energy commute with SA pop/urban
Khul NightsNights 21:00–00:00 · specialist mixes, new drops & late vibes

Community & training

We turn listeners into makers: newsroom workshops, audio storytelling labs, live-event practice and portfolio projects with real deadlines. Mentors guide-youth drive.

  • Open calls each semester for on-air & production roles
  • Short courses: audio craft, writing, research, compliance
  • Partner briefs with brands, NGOs & local scenes

Contact & partnerships

Cape Town, South Africa · Broadcasting online

General: info.khulradio@gmail.com

Khul. Radio (pty) ltd · “Your Sound is Khul.”