title: Kovsie FM 97.0
text: # 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
  
  Estimated Listenership :
  
  | | 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
  
  