MFM 92.6

{{Infobox radio station

| name = MFM 92.6

| logo = File:MFM 92.6 (2013 Logo).gif

| area = South Africa{{spaced ndash}}Regional
Stellenbosch
FM & DAB

| airdate = 1995

| frequency = FM: 92.6

| format = Campus radio

| owner = Stellenbosch University

| website = [http://www.mfm.co.za MFM Homepage]

}}

MFM 92.6 is a campus radio station based in Stellenbosch, South Africa. The station broadcasts in the region of a 20 km radius to approximately 35 000 listeners. The station broadcasts 24/7 and is targeted to the youth market, and in particular, Stellenbosch University students. It broadcasts in Afrikaans, English and Xhosa and is a member of the National Association of Broadcasters of South Africa (NAB).[http://www.nab.org.za/templates/member_template_61.asp NAB - Members - MFM 92.6] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120328035800/http://www.nab.org.za/templates/member_template_61.asp |date=2012-03-28 }}

History

The station was started in 1995, broadcasting only in the Stellenbosch University's Student Centre, the Neelsie.{{Cite web|title=MFM 92.6 (Student Radio Station) {{!}} Die Neelsie|url=http://neelsiesa.co.za/our-stores/stellenbosch-university-offices/mfm-92-6-student-radio-station/|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-29}}

Coverage areas and frequencies

  • Stellenbosch and surrounding Boland area
  • 92.6 FM

Broadcast languages

  • English
  • Afrikaans
  • Xhosa

Broadcast time

  • 24/7{{cite book|title=The Annual Guide to Radio in South Africa (AdVantage 2012) |year=2012 |publisher=Media 24 |url=http://www.advantagemagazine.co.za |url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130523110957/http://www.advantagemagazine.co.za/ |archive-date=2013-05-23 }}

Target audience

  • Youth market (Age Group: 16 - 35)

Programme format

  • 60% Music
  • 40% Talk

Listenership figures

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|+Estimated Listenership[//www.saarf.co.za/rams-presentations SAARF RAMS (Presentations)]

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! 7 Day

scope="row"| Feb 2013

| 36 000

scope="row"| Dec 2012

| 35 000

scope="row"| Oct 2012

| 35 000

scope="row"| Aug 2012

| 37 000

scope="row"| Jun 2012

| 32 000

References

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