DYR 105.1 FM

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)
CityDurban
Frequency105.1 FM
SloganYour Music Your Station
Programming
Language(s)English

History

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

  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. Retrieved 2016-05-20.
  4. "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.

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