Brighter.
Smarter.
Community Radio.
Star FM 102.9. “For The Brighter Side Of You.” We broadcast music, news, digital skills, and the African story across Klerksdorp, Matlosana, and the whole Dr Kenneth Kaunda District.
Reach. Impact. Change.
Community radio is one of the most powerful tools for social change in South Africa. Every broadcast is a bridge between people and possibility.
Seven Days of Community Radio.
From morning drive to weekend wind-down. Your full weekly schedule on Star FM 102.9. Tap any day to see what is on air right now.
Voices of the Community.
The people behind the microphone. Presenters, producers, and community voices who make Star FM 102.9 the heartbeat of Klerksdorp.
Founder and lead voice of Star FM 102.9. Hlangagane wakes up Klerksdorp every morning with the stories, music, and energy the community needs to start the day right. A digital literacy advocate and community media pioneer.
Our resident tech translator. Thabo breaks down the apps, tools, and trends reshaping daily life in South Africa, from WhatsApp Business to AI, in language anyone can understand.
News anchor and community interviewer. Lerato brings the voices of Klerksdorp, Matlosana, and the Southern District to the airwaves, leaders, entrepreneurs, and everyday heroes.
Entrepreneur, mentor, and voice of the next generation. Sipho covers bursaries, tenders, side hustles, and the mindset young South Africans need to build real wealth.
AI educator and digital futurist. Naledi runs Star FM's flagship Digital Literacy Initiative, teaching listeners how AI, automation, and the digital economy are reshaping jobs in North West Province.
DJ and cultural curator. Kabelo spins the Amapiano, AfroBeats, soul, and classic tracks that soundtrack the township's evenings, celebrating African music in all its forms.
Shows That Move People.
Six daily shows built to inform, empower, and entertain. From morning news to late-night AfroBeats, we have something for everyone.
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Star FM does not just broadcast. We educate. Every week we bring AI awareness and digital skills to listeners across Klerksdorp, in plain language anyone can understand.
Free AI tools for SA entrepreneurs
Monday at 18:00 · Live on Star FM 102.9
Vote for the Top 10.
Vote once per song per week. The chart resets every Monday at 00:00, your votes decide what gets played. Live vote counts update automatically.Demo Mode
Send a Request Live to the Studio.
Want to hear a song, send a shoutout, or raise a topic? Your request lands in front of the presenter in seconds, live in the studio queue.Demo Mode
What's Happening Right Now.
Real-time requests from listeners across Klerksdorp, Matlosana, and beyond, feeding directly into the studio. When a presenter plays a request, the status updates here.Demo Mode
Stories From the Southern District.
Local news, community announcements, and stories that matter to Klerksdorp, Matlosana, and North West Province.
Star FM Launches Digital Literacy Initiative for North West Province
Our flagship AI Literacy programme is now live, weekly on-air segments, free workshops, and digital skills training designed to bring every listener in Klerksdorp and the Southern District into the digital economy.
Read full story →Klerksdorp Matric Class 2026: Bursary Deadlines You Can't Miss
A round-up of every major bursary closing this month, NSFAS, provincial funds, and private scholarships for North West Province matriculants heading to university next year.
How Three Township SMMEs Went Digital on Star FM
We followed three local businesses through our Tech for Entrepreneurs programme. Here's how mobile banking, WhatsApp Business, and social media changed their bottom line.
Free AI Tools Every South African Can Use Today
From ChatGPT to Canva AI, here are the free tools that can help you write a CV, start a business, or learn a new skill, no laptop required, just your phone.
Amapiano to the World: The North West Sound Going Global
How a genre born in the townships became a global phenomenon, and the local artists from Klerksdorp and Matlosana riding the wave.
Adult Literacy Returns: Free Classes Across the Southern District
Star FM partners with local NGOs to bring free adult literacy and digital skills classes to five community centres. Here's how to enrol.
Missed a Show? Press Play.
Missed a show? No problem. Catch full episodes of your favourite Star FM shows on demand, anytime, anywhere.
AI Literacy 101: What Every South African Needs to Know
We break down what AI actually is, how it's already in your phone, and the jobs it's creating in North West Province right now.
From Spaza to Startup: A Klerksdorp Hustle Story
Meet the 24-year-old who turned a R500 spaza shop into a registered business with three employees, and how Star FM listeners can do it too.
The State of Matlosana: Mayor's Quarterly Address
An extended interview with the Executive Mayor on service delivery, youth employment, and the role of community media.
Amapiano Origins: The North West Contribution
A deep dive into how North West Province shaped the Amapiano sound, featuring unreleased tracks from local producers.
Built For The Community.
Star FM 102.9 is not a corporate station. We are owned by, built for, and powered by the people of Klerksdorp. Every broadcast is for you, by us, together.
Competitions & Community Giveaways.
Bursaries, business boosts, and chances to get on air. Enter our open competitions and win with Star FM 102.9.
Back-to-School Bursary Draw
Matriculants and first-year students in North West Province can enter to win one of five R5,000 study bursaries. Listen to Morning Drive for the daily code word, then enter via WhatsApp.
Star FM Business Boost
Existing township SMMEs in Klerksdorp and Matlosana can win a R10,000 cash injection plus a month of free ad slots. Tell us your business story in 200 words.
Voice of the Township
Think you have what it takes to be on radio? Submit a 60-second voice clip and you could co-host Youth Hustle Hour for a day.
Where to Tune In.
Star FM 102.9 MHz reaches across Klerksdorp and the towns of Matlosana and the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District. If you can hear us, you are family.
This is your station.
Star FM belongs to Klerksdorp. Whether you want to listen, request a song, grow your business, or get behind the mic, here is how to plug in.
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Tune in on 102.9 FM across Klerksdorp and Matlosana, or stream us anywhere in the world. Your morning starts here.
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We test these resources on air and share the best ones with you. No signups, no catch, just useful stuff for your daily grind.
Free business resources, tender alerts, funding opportunities, and tools for South African entrepreneurs.
Free tool to spark business ideas using AI.
Search and track government tenders in your area.
Find NSFAS, SETA, and private bursaries for students.
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