Johannesburg – Monday, 8 December 2025 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) Radio portfolio, dominated with a remarkable 27 Awards at the Telkom SA Radio Awards, which took place at a glitzy gala dinner on Saturday, 6 December 2025, at the Sandton Convention Centre.
The Telkom SA Radio Awards honour and recognise exceptional and innovative excellence in the Radio industry in South Africa. It sets a benchmark for Radio excellence. This programme is dedicated to fairness and integrity and is focused on being a credible, well-judged and transparent programme. This year, the SABC was nominated for 86 Awards under the General Categories Nominations, across our Commercial and PBS stations.
Lotus FM did exceptionally well, winning 6 awards, with Ikwekwezi FM, RSG and trufm each winning 3. 5FM, Radio 2000, SAfm and Ukhozi FM won 2 awards respectively. Ikwekwezi FM achieved 3 awards and the coveted Station of the Year Award – PBS.
The 27 Awards across the categories are as follows:
| Awards | Station | Presenter |
| Afternoon Drive – PBS | Radio 2000 | |
| Radio Documentary – PBS | Ikwekwezi FM | |
| Weekend Radio Show – PBS | Radio 2000 | The Vintage House |
| Content Producer – PBS | Lotus FM | Yashika Ramautar |
| Business and Finance | RSG | Kuns Met Kontant |
| Sports Show – PBS | Motsweding FM | Mokaragana wa Metshameko |
| News & Actuality – PBS | SAfm | The talking point |
| Afternoon Drive Presenter – PBS | TruFM | Themela Booi |
| Station Manager’s Choice | Ukhozi FM | Ayanda Msweli |
| Station Manager’s Choice | RSG | Derrich Gardner |
| Bright Star | TruFM | Sima Fiyo |
| Community Project – PBS | Lotus FM | The Breakfast Express |
| Day Time Show – PBS | Ikwekwezi FM | Sidijile with Colin Masango |
| News Bulletin Reader – PBS | Lotus FM | Taleisha Naidoo |
| Night Time Show – PBS | Trufm | Night Cape – Yanga Mayor Jaca |
| Night Time Show – Commercial | 5FM | After Hours – Leah Jazz |
| Breakfast Show Presenter – PBS | Lotus FM | O’Neil Nair – The Breakfast Express |
| Promotions Stunt Event – PBS | Lotus FM | The Breakfast Express |
| Music Show – PBS | Ukhozi FM | Sigiya Ngengoma – Vusizwe Langa & Bingelela Mpanza |
| Music Show – Commercial | 5FM | The Roger Goode Show – Roger Goode |
| Station Imaging – PBS | Umhlobo Wenene FM | |
| Best Talk Show – PBS | SAfm | The Talking Point |
| My Station – Most Votes | LigwalagwalaFM | |
| Breakfast Show – PBS | Lotus FM | The Breakfast Express |
| Station of the Year – PBS | Ikwekwezi FM | |
| Hall of Fame | GM: PCS Radio and Strategy | Johan Van Rooyen |
| Hall of Fame | RSG | Marietta Kruger |
SABC Radio also achieved two Hall of Fame inductee awards, going to Mr Johan Van Rooyen who is the GM: PCS Radio & Strategy and Ms. Marietta Kruger from RSG. This honorary Award is given to individuals with a minimum of 30 years of indelible contributions to Radio in South Africa and is nominated by their peers in Radio; it is a special and non-competitive Award.
The SABC’s Ms Nada Wotsehela, Group Executive: Radio said “Every year as SABC Radio, our talent and content shine at the Telkom SA Radio Awards and this year was no exception. The 27 awards across the portfolio are an indication that the SABC continues to serve the nation and deliver on its public service mandate, through excellence and dedication.”
She further stated “We are also extremely proud that Mr Van Rooyen and Ms Kruger have been inducted into the Hall of Fame for these awards. They have served the organisation with distinction and their loyalty and dedication to not only the industry but serving the South African public for over 30 years, is a recognition well deserved.”
The SABC takes this opportunity to congratulate all its winners for their remarkable achievements at this year’s Radio Awards.
ENDS
Issued By: Group Communications
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