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 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, programming manager, marketing manager, music manager, production manager, 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

Listenership figures

7 Day
Sep 20181,000
Jun 2018-
Mar 2018-
Dec 20173,000
Dec 20167,000
Dec 201510,000
Feb 201530,000
Feb 201321,000
Dec 201234,000
Oct 201240,000
Aug 201252,000
Jun 201247,000

Location

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