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‘Tis the season to tune in: Smile Christmas is back!
Santa's on air: Smile FM unwraps the ultimate holiday radio experience with curated playlists and tons of festive fun! 30 Nov 2023 Read more

Smile FM pledges to help 10,000 people find jobs by Christmas
Smile FM has embarked on an ambitious plan to ensure that thousands more families enjoy Christmas this year, by helping 10,000 unemployed Capetonians find gainful employment, all before the 25th of December. 19 Sep 2023 Read more

Ryan O'Connor to host Smile FM's breakfast show
After teasing listeners with a light-hearted campaign that saw Capetonians flock to social media to eagerly share their guesses of who might feature in Smile FM's brand new breakfast show, the popular radio station has finally announced the lineup - and it's epic. 24 Apr 2023 Read more

Who will it be? Smile FM reveals the date
Earlier this month, Smile FM announced that a new breakfast show will be starting soon. Speculation about who will host the show has been rife, with the station running a campaign highlighting who is not the host. 18 Apr 2023 Read more

Smile FM celebrates 10 years with big changes
Today, Smile FM announced it will be making lineup changes but they are keeping their cards very close to their chest. 4 Apr 2023 Read more

Help! We're having a wedding!
The Smile FM Breakfast Show pulled off quite the surprise on Tuesday morning. 10 Feb 2023 Read more

First all-Christmas station for South Africa
It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. The tree is up, the lights have been switched on, but where is the Christmas music? Where are the Christmas favorites like Mariah, Wham, Michael Buble and the all-time favourites Jingle Bells, Feliz Navidad, it's the most wonderful time of the year? 24 Nov 2022 Read more

Get into the groove with Smile 90.4FM
Smile 90.4FM is going to get you dancing on the ceiling, with simply the best hits of the 80s. We're playing more of not only your favourite 80s hits, but also those songs you've forgotten you love. 4 Nov 2021 Read more

Smile 90.4FM launches the first inter-continental breakfast show
In a world where travel is so heavily limited, Smile 90.4FM is going to bring a bit of Europe to Cape Town - EVERYDAY. Continuing with its innovative philosophy, Smile 90.4FM is launching the first EVER Inter-Continental Breakfast Show. 25 Aug 2021 Read more

R900,000 in tips to be shared with those affected by lockdown Level 4 work restrictions
Many South Africans are unable to earn an income due to the pandemic, with those in the hospitality and entertainment industries hardest hit due to Level 4 lockdown imposed. 16 Jul 2021 Read more

Smile 90.4FM launches "Xmas in July"... And you could win a car
The winter cold has set in and with sunny Christmas still months away, Smile 90.4FM has decided to warm things up by bringing the Christmas spirit to Cape Town's chilly winter weather once again. We promised our listeners that they would have more chances to win, more prizes and more often. Smile 90.4FM is launching one of the largest radio competitions over the month of July... It's "Xmas In July". 28 Jun 2021 Read more

Listeners take charge of Smile 90.4FM
Listeners are taking charge by introducing their friends to 'Make the Switch to Smile 90.4FM' and win R10,000. All you have to do is Whatsapp 'Switch' and your friends name and number to 082 9904 904. 17 May 2021 Read more

Bailey Schneider is moving to Greece
For the past five years, Bailey Schneider has brought her sparkling personality to the Smile 90.4FM airwaves, and now she is spreading her wings on her greatest adventure yet... She is moving to Greece. 29 Jan 2021 Read more

Smile 90.4FM has the top comedian on radio
One of the most well-known female comics in South Africa, and Smile 90.4FM's Drive co-host Angel Campey, has walked away with the coveted Top Comedian on Radio at The South African Comedy Awards. 21 Dec 2020 Read more

Win a 13th cheque with Smile 90.4FM
We could all do with an extra R20,000 in our pockets at the best of times and even more so at the worst of times. We know this year has been rough and it has been unpredictable, however, the one thing that you can predict... Three lucky winners will walk away with a 13th cheque, to the value of R20,000 each, thanks to Smile 90.4FM and Lottoland. 1 Dec 2020 Read more

Smile 90.4FM launches "News that Cape Town needs to know, now"
The dynamic news environment is constantly evolving. With the variety of news platforms available, it has become difficult to distinguish real from fake, relevant from irrelevant and sensational from factual. Smile 90.4FM wants to simplify this by launching its brand new news positioning... News that Cape Town Needs to Know Now. 1 Sep 2020 Read more

One Million Masks for Cape Town
The use of facemasks to curb the spread of Covid-19 is absolutely vital - but while the belief and perception is that 'surely by now everyone has a mask', nothing can be further from the truth. There are many essential workers, school children, homeless individuals and visitors to hospitals and care facilities - to name a few - who are not only putting themselves, but others at risk, because of the non-apparent shortage of facemasks. 29 Jun 2020 Read more

Retreat resident wins big with the Smile Secret Sound
A brand-new Smile Secret Sound started three months ago on 13 January 2020, with thousands of people trying to guess from across Cape Town. And one lucky Capetonian has just won R20,000. 14 Apr 2020 Read more

Smile 90.4FM nominated for 3 Radio Awards
Now in its 10th year, The Radio Awards continues to recognise outstanding achievements in the radio industry and sets a benchmark for all radio stations and professionals to strive towards. Smile 90.4FM, Cape Town's best mix of the '80s, '90s and now, has been nominated for three prestigious Radio Awards. 19 Mar 2020 Read more

Smile 90.4FM Live Inside and Win the Ride postponed due to Covid-19
The Smile 90.4FM Live Inside and Win the Ride, in association with Bidvest McCarthy Parow, has been postponed due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. 16 Mar 2020 Read more

Live Inside and Win the Ride: Meet the contestants
The excitement is building as five contestants prepare to battle it out to win the brand-new Volkswagen Polo Vivo. 11 Mar 2020 Read more

Live Inside and Win the Ride with Smile 90.4FM and McCarthy Volkswagen Parow
Do you need a car? A brand-new car? That is modern, stylish and yours. Would you be willing to (live in it) to win it? 17 Feb 2020 Read more

The Smile Secret Sound for 2019 has been cracked
Since its inception in 2016, The Smile Secret Sound has solidified itself as a firm listener favourite on the Smile 90.4FM airwaves. 2019 saw the start of another fantastic season of the Smile 90.4FM Secret Sound with winners receiving up to R100,000 by guessing the secret sound every weekday morning at 07h20 and 08h20 on Smile Breakfast with Bobby & Lindy. 11 Dec 2019 Read more

Local radio station launches R2m giveaway
Smile 90.4FM announces Africa's biggest radio cash prize 30 Sep 2019 Read more

The FNB Business Women's Breakfast in association with Smile 90.4FM
Mark your calendars! The 2019 FNB Business Women's Breakfast in association with Smile 90.4FM takes place on 27 August at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. 2 Aug 2019 Read more

Smile 90.4FM exceeds the 200k listenership mark
2019 saw Smile 90.4FM navigate through a series of programming shifts in order to bring only the best mix of content and music to their listeners. Fast-forward to May 2019 and the Smile 90.4FM team is realising those rewards... with a listenership of 212,000, this young station, is growing bigger, better and stronger. 31 May 2019 Read more

Share the warmth, this winter, with Smile 90.4FM and MTN
As winter continues to impact the lives of those without adequate shelter or heating, Smile 90.4FM, in partnership with MTN, are working together to bring comfort and warmth to Capetonians who need it most by providing them with blankets. 27 May 2019 Read more

Smile 90.4FM nominated for two Liberty Radio Awards
Smile 90.4FM, Cape Town's fastest growing radio station, has been nominated for two prestigious Liberty Radio Awards. 26 Mar 2019 Read more

Smile 90.4FM Programme Manager announced
Smile 90.4FM are pleased to announce the appointment of their new Programme Manager, Naveen Singh, from 1 January 2019. 9 Jan 2019 Read more

FNB Business Women's Breakfast in association with Smile 90.4FM: Be unstoppable
In celebration of Women's Month, Smile 90.4FM have invited four accomplished and dynamic businesswomen to share their insights and experiences at the FNB Business Women's Breakfast in association with Smile 90.4FM. 25 Jul 2018 Read more

Smile 90.4FM acknowledged for radio innovation
Smile 90.4FM has been nominated for two prestigious Liberty Radio Awards acknowledging how the young Cape Town radio station is making an impact in the Mother City. 3 Apr 2018 Read more

Smile 90.4FM Cape Town's Good News Network
The power of radio lies in its ability to affect how the listener feels. 15 Mar 2018 Read more

Smile 90.4FM, in partnership with 1st for Women, celebrates moms!
With Mother's Day almost upon us, and to celebrate the occasion, Smile 90.4FM, in partnership with 1st for Women, bring you their third annual Mother's Day event. The event will be held at Suikerbossie in Hout Bay on Saturday, 13 May 2016. 13 Apr 2017 Read more