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 kmKovsie FM 97.0 Facebook Page (About)
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 Makhalemele), marketing manager (Neo Mojito), music manager (Mathipe Thipe), production manager (Sydney Ntozakhe), sports editor and news editor (Kelee Powell).
Coverage areas and frequencies
Coverage BloemfonteinThe Media Connection (Kovsie FM) 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
+Estimated ListenershipSAARF RAMS (Presentations) 7 DaySep 20181,000Jun 2018 -Mar 2018 -Dec 20173,000Dec 20167,000Dec 201510,000 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
References
External links Kovsie FM 97.0 Facebook Page Kovsie FM 97.0 Live Streaming Student Radio Network SAARF Website Sentech Website