Kovsie FM 97.0

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

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) 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
• Brandfort
• Winburg
• Parts of Dewetsdorp

Frequency

• 97.0 FM

Broadcast languages

• English
• Afrikaans
• Sotho

Broadcast time

24/7

Target audience

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

Programme format

• 80% Music
• 20% Talk

Listenership figures

Location

Thakaneng Bridge, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, Free State

References

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