X-K FM 107.9

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X-K FM
X-K FM 107.9 logo.svg
  • ZA
Broadcast area Northern Cape
Frequency 107.9 MHz
Ownership
Owner SABC
History
First air date
18 August 2000;22 years ago (2000-08-18)
Links
Webcast web.sabc.co.za/digital/player/1.0/xkfm/index.html
Website www.sabc.co.za/sabc/radio/

X-K FM (or !Xunkhwesa Dom KxuiFM) is a South African community radio station based in the Northern Cape. It was founded on 18 August 2000. Its mission is to preserve the !Xun and Khwe languages and cultures, uplifting, developing and informing the community. [1]

Contents

Coverage Areas & Frequencies

30 km radius around Platfontein (Sol Plaatje Local Municipality), which is approximately 15 km from Kimberley on the road to Barkly West in the Northern Cape. [1]

Broadcast Languages

Broadcast Time

Target Audience

Listenership Figures

Estimated Listenership [4]
7 Day
May 20133 000
Feb 20131 000
Dec 20123 000
Oct 20126 000
Aug 20127 000
Jun 20125 000

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References

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  2. "Open Africa Website" . Retrieved 14 June 2013.
  3. "SABC Website" . Retrieved 14 June 2013.
  4. SAARF RAMS (Presentations)