Kovsie_FM_97.0

Kovsie FM 97.0

Kovsie FM 97.0

Radio station in Bloemfontein


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]

Quick Facts Broadcast area, Frequency ...

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

Broadcast languages

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

Listenership figures

More information Sep 2018, Jun 2018 ...

Location

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


References

  1. "The Regulator for the South African Communications, Broadcasting, Postal Sectors". ICASA. Archived from the original on 27 April 2021. Retrieved 9 May 2012.

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