In a first of its kind in the world, the DRM South Africa Group will officially launch a DRM in FM demonstration and showcase on Friday, 13 February 2026, coinciding with UNESCO World Radio Day. The demonstration marks an important step in South Africa’s journey toward digital sound broadcasting and forms part of DRM’s global partnership with UNESCO in support of World Radio Day. The DRM in FM demonstration will broadcast a live digital radio signal from a high-site in Northcliff, Johannesburg, operating at 70 watts transmitter output.
As part of the World Radio Day programme, the DRM in FM platform will also be used to showcase education focused and informational digital radio content, demonstrating how DRM can support learning, accessibility, and public communication through data services such as Journaline. On 91.25 MHz multiple radio services will be carried simultaneously on a single FM frequency, including Radio Pulpit, Hot 102.7, amongst others.
The launch takes place on World Radio Day, celebrated annually by UNESCO to recognise radio as a powerful medium for education, information, and social connection. DRM is an official partner of UNESCO World Radio Day, and the South African demonstration actively contributes to this global initiative.
Learn more about DRM’s participation on UNESCO World Radio Day
For more details on DRM on UNESCO World Radio Day check Digital Radio Mondiale Celebrates UNESCO World Radio Day 2026 with Special Training and Global Broadcasts and our continuously updated page: www.drm.org/wrd-2026.
