5FM

5FM
Broadcast areaSouth Africa Broadcast Nationwide (via, repeaters)
FrequencyVarious Nationwide, 98.0 FM in Johannesburg
Programming
FormatCHR (Contemporary hit radio)
Ownership
OwnerSABC
History
First air date
13 October 1975 (1975-10-13)
Links
WebcastListen live
Websitewww.5fm.co.za

5FM is a South African FM radio station forming part of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), South Africa's public broadcaster. 5FM follows a Top 40 music format aimed at a youth market, together with news and sports coverage.

Originally named Radio 5, the station was re-branded as "5FM" in 1992, and has as its current logo a red "5" and superscripted "FM" within a circle and the words "The Power of" inscribed along the upper periphery of the circle.

The station is currently managed by Masixole Mdingane,Business Unit Manager of the PCS Combo (Good Hope FM & 5FM).