STATION PROFILE
Broadcasting from Klerksdorp and reaching across Gauteng, North West, and Free State, Star FM (102.9MHz) is one of South Africa’s leading regional community stations. Broadcasting 24/7 in Setswana, English, Sesotho, Afrikaans, and isiXhosa, Star FM connects with a diverse audience through its mix of talk, music, and news programming.
With a listenership of 89,000 (RAMS, February 2024), the station caters to listeners aged 16–65, with strong engagement across both urban and peri-urban communities.
Star FM represents personal empowerment, rural development, and societal upliftment — delivering content that inspires, educates, and entertains.
Their programming spans Jazz, R&B, House, Gospel, Pop, Reggae, Kwaito, and African traditional music, ensuring there’s something for every listener, every day.
SHOW SPOTLIGHT: Classic Planets with Bloke Kolobe
Airing Monday to Friday, 12:00–15:00, Classic Planets is more than a midday show — it’s a heartbeat of the community. Hosted by the ever-engaging Bloke Kolobe, the show dives into an array of topics that celebrate local life and the people shaping it.
Listeners tune in for:
- Farming and agriculture updates
- Community news and inspiring local stories
- Conversations with community leaders
- Lifestyle, travel, and business features
- Literary discussions and book reviews
- Mining and industry insights
Bloke’s show doesn’t just inform — it uplifts and empowers, reflecting Star FM’s mission to “provide a platform that serves, educates, and inspires its community.”
COMMUNITY IMPACT: Midvaal Water Wednesday Programme
For more than five years, Classic Planets has partnered with Midvaal Water Company to bring listeners the Midvaal Water Wednesday Programme, a long-running feature that combines education and empowerment.
A standout moment this year included Grade 10 learners Stacey Dunjana and Makhadzi Masilela from Milner High School, who joined the show to discuss water conservation and sustainability. Their passion earned them the chance to represent South Africa at the 2025 Stockholm Junior Water Prize in Sweden — a proud moment for both the station and the community.
This ongoing initiative perfectly embodies Star FM’s ethos of fostering awareness, opportunity, and growth through the airwaves.
WHY IT MATTERS
From agriculture to youth education, Classic Planets exemplifies what community radio does best — connecting people to ideas, opportunities, and each other.
For brands and advertisers, Star FM offers more than airtime; it offers a genuine platform to engage audiences who value authenticity, cultural connection, and community growth.
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