Overvaal Stereo 96.1 FM is a Christian-Afrikaner community broadcasting radio station airing live transmissions from Viljoenskroon, South Africa. On 6 December 1993, it started broadcasting as a Radio Koppies. However, regular broadcasts did not begin until February 1994. After that, the studio moved to Viljoenskroon and changed its name to Overvaal Stereo in 1996. It broadcasts with 5Kw power on 96.1 MHz FM Stereo. The transmitter is on Grootkop, about halfway between Viljoenskroon and Vredefort. It targets LSM group 6 – 10 with average ages between 25 – 49 and an average income of R20 800.00 per month.
According to RAMS Aug 2014, the station has approximately 66,000 listeners. It on-airs regular weather forecasts, news bulletins, discusses routine issues, entertainment, information shows, and updated music. Its vision is to strive to promote the Language, Culture, and Religion of the Christian Afrikaner. The program format is consisting of 70% music and 30% talk shows. It broadcast 24 hours a day. It also features outdoor broadcasting and covers businesses, festivals, and events. FM hosts a competition where listeners can win prizes and CDs. It also won the Huisgenoot Tempo award for the most popular Afrikaans radio station.
Broadcasting Areas of Overvaal Stereo 96.1 FM
Overvaal Stereo provide services in the North West, Northern Free State and South Gauteng provinces. It covers Potchefstroom, Klerksdorp, Orkney, Stilfontein, Paris, Vanderbijlpark, Wolmaransstad, Leeudoringstad, Bothaville, Sasolburg, Carletonville, Fochville, Welverdiend, Heilbron and Ventersdorp towns. The transmission signals also entertain Coligny, Odendaalsrus, Welkom, Kroonstad and Randfontein.
Programs
Weekdays Shows
04:30 – 05:00 – Bybel vir Vandag
05:00 – 06:00 – Landbou
06:00 – 08:00 – Klankkoerant
08:00 – 12:00 – Oggend Energie
12:00 – 13:00 – Brunch Crunch
13:00 – 14:00 – Klankkoerant
14:00 – 16:30 – Musiek Mosaiek
16:30 – 18:15 – Son Sak Siesta
20:30 – 23:00 – Koffie en Kultuur
23:00 – 23:00 – Loopskoop
Saturday Shows
06:00 – 09:00 – Sonop Saterdae
09:00 – 11:00 – Saterdae Klanke
11:00 – 13:00 – Maroela Top20
13:00 – 15:00 – Terugblik Treffers
15:00 – 17:00 – Braai Saterdae
17:00 – 18:00 – Sadle up the Country way
18:00 – 21:00 – Konsertina Skoffel
21:00 – 22:00 – Saterdag uit en tuis
Sunday Shows
09:00 – 10:15 – Oggendlof
11:00 – 12:15 – Erediens Oggend
14:00 – 14:15 – Kinderstorie
15:00 – 16:00 – Langs Waters van Rus
19:00 – 20:00 – Erediens Aand
20:00 – 21:00 – Nuwe Lewe
21:00 – 22:00 – Bybel vir Vandag
22:00 – 23:00 – Genade van Bo
Presenters
Ignaz Streicher, Jessie Lange, Jaco de Waal, Piet de Jager (Vryskut), Stephen Nel (Vryskut), Hanlie de Lange – Kruispaaie, Hanlie Barkhuizen
Contact Details
Address: 67 Engelbrecht Street 9520 Viljoenskroon, South Africa
Phone: Office: 056 343 2098 / 086 575 5809 / 056 343 2076
Studio: 056 343 2073/4/5
SMS: 34961
Email: info@overvaalstereo.co.za
Official Website: http://www.overvaalstereo.co.za/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OvervaalStereo/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/overvaalstereo/Ove
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