Gagasi 99.5 FM is a contemporary radio station with a strong local identity and was the only bilingual commercial radio station in KwaZulu-Natal, broadcasting in both English and isiZulu. On 13 March 2006, Gagasi FM went on air for the first time with just over 500 000 listeners, but in just over four years this radio station has become the favourite of nearly 2 million listeners across KwaZulu-Natal.