Kovsie FM 97.0

Kovsie FM 97.0

Bloemfontein
Broadcast area	Free State
Frequency	97.0 MHz
Branding	Kovsie FM 97.0
Programming
Language	English Afrikaans Sotho
Format	Community radio
Affiliations	University of the Free State
History
First air date	1978 (1978)
Technical information
Licensing authority	ICASA
Links
Website	www.facebook.com/KovsieFM97

Kovsie FM 97.0 is a campus/community radio station in Bloemfontein, South Africa. The station is located on the grounds of the University of the Free State and broadcasts to a radius of about 80 km[1]

Kovsie FM was founded in 1978 by a group of students, and broadcast only inside the cafeteria. In 1995 it was granted a license by the IBA, now called ICASA (Independent Communications Authority of South Africa)[2] granting Kovsie FM a broadcasting license on the frequency 97.0 FM.

Kovsie FM 97.0 broadcasts in English, Afrikaans and Sotho, and their focus is on the youth between the ages of 15–35. Their mission includes community involvement, training and development, being a platform for local musicians, providing an accurate, unbiased news service, and sustainability.

The station employs 8 full-time personnel, including a station manager (Gerben Van Niekerk), programming manager (JayBee Mohlante), marketing manager (Thendo Limbo), music manager, production manager (Morena Sprinkaan), sports editor and news editor.

Coverage areas and frequencies

Coverage

• Bloemfontein[3]
• Brandfort[3]
• Winburg[3]
• Parts of Dewetsdorp[3]

Frequency

• 97.0 FM[1][3]

Broadcast languages

• English[1][3]
• Afrikaans[1][3]
• Sotho[1][3]

Broadcast time

24/7[3]

Target audience

• LSM Groups 6 – 10[3]
• Age Group 14 – 35[3]
• Scholars, students, young working adults[3]

Programme format

• 80% Music[3]
• 20% Talk[3]

Listenership figures

Estimated Listenership[4]

	7 Day
Sep 2018	1,000
Jun 2018	-
Mar 2018	-
Dec 2017	3,000
Dec 2016	7,000
Dec 2015	10,000
Feb 2015	30,000
Feb 2013	21,000
Dec 2012	34,000
Oct 2012	40,000
Aug 2012	52,000
Jun 2012	47,000

Location

Thakaneng Bridge, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, Free State[1]

References

1. Kovsie FM 97.0 Facebook Page (About)
2. "The Regulator for the South African Communications, Broadcasting, Postal Sectors". ICASA. Archived from the original on 27 April 2021. Retrieved 9 May 2012.
3. The Media Connection (Kovsie FM)
4. SAARF RAMS (Presentations)

External links

• Kovsie FM 97.0 Facebook Page
• Kovsie FM 97.0 Live Streaming
• Student Radio Network Archived 29 December 2018 at the Wayback Machine
• SAARF Website
• Sentech Website