{"id":17586,"date":"2024-12-10T12:38:15","date_gmt":"2024-12-10T10:38:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sabc.co.za\/sabc\/?p=17586"},"modified":"2024-12-10T12:38:15","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T10:38:15","slug":"media-statement-rsg-announces-winners-of-the-28th-rsg-radio-drama-writing-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sabc.co.za\/sabc\/media-statement-rsg-announces-winners-of-the-28th-rsg-radio-drama-writing-competition\/","title":{"rendered":"MEDIA STATEMENT | RSG ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF THE 28TH RSG RADIO DRAMA WRITING COMPETITION"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Johannesburg \u2013 Tuesday, 10 December 2024<\/strong><em> &#8211; <\/em>The winners of the 28th RSG Radio Drama Writing Competition, presented in collaboration with the ATKV, were announced on Monday, 9 December 2024, during the popular program <em>Spitstyd<\/em> on RSG. This annual competition, which attracts prominent and emerging writing talents, affirms RSG\u2019s role as a pioneer in radio drama in South Africa. Winning this prestigious competition is not only an honour but also an opportunity to contribute to the tradition of bringing radio theatre to listeners\u2019 homes.<\/p>\n<p>According to Estel de Beer, RSG\u2019s Senior Drama and Education Producer, this year\u2019s entries displayed a significant rise in quality. \u201cThe judges noted the exceptional standard of entries this year. The winners stood out, leading us to award an additional merit prize. We\u2019re excited to share these incredible stories with our listeners, said De Beer.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Son\u00e9l Brits, ATKV-MSW\u2019s managing director, expressed her pride in the competition, emphasising its role in making the arts accessible and enriching the Afrikaans language and culture.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The winners are as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>1st Place:<\/strong> <em>Konneksie<\/em> by Marion Erskine<\/li>\n<li><strong>2nd Place:<\/strong> <em>Leniesgif<\/em> by Hendie Grobbelaar<\/li>\n<li><strong>3rd Place:<\/strong> <em>Lyne Wat Kruis<\/em> by Wilmi Wheeler<\/li>\n<li><strong>Young Writer:<\/strong> <em>Die Versamelde Dagboeke van Ene Professor Weideman<\/em> by Shawn Day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Due to the stiff competition, RSG has awarded two merit prizes this year:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Merit Prize 1:<\/strong> <em>Twee Grafgrawers en \u2018n Melkhout<\/em> by Jaco Versfeld<\/li>\n<li><strong>Merit Prize 2:<\/strong> <em>Die Vrywording van Egbertus Lodewikus Appel<\/em> by Manie Groenewald<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Winner Backgrounds:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Marion Erskine, a South African-born writer now based in France, has authored multiple books, including <em>Vlerke vir Almal<\/em> (2017), which won an ATKV Woordveertjie award. His 2018 radio drama <em>Akwarius<\/em> also earned him an ATKV Mediaveertjie.<\/li>\n<li>Hendie Grobbelaar, known for her short stories published in <em>Vrouekeur<\/em>, has a history of accolades in the RSG Radio Drama Competition, including her 2020 finalist drama <em>Sterrere\u00ebn<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Wilmi Wheeler drew inspiration for <em>Lyne Wat Kruis<\/em> from her personal work experiences and challenges.<\/li>\n<li>Shawn Day, the 21-year-old winner of the Young Writer category, holds a BA in Drama from Stellenbosch University.<\/li>\n<li>The ATKV, as the competition\u2019s main sponsor, provided workshops that enhanced the quality of entries this year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>RSG looks forward to hosting the 29th Radio Drama Writing Competition in 2025, with details to be announced soon.<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations to the winners and thank you to everyone who submitted their entries!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ends<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Issued By:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Group Communications <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Media Enquiries:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mmoni Seapolelo (Head of Communications) <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:Seapolelomv@sabc.co.za\"><strong>Seapolelomv@sabc.co.za<\/strong><\/a> <strong>T. 011 714 3057| C. 073 688 1590<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Johannesburg \u2013 Tuesday, 10 December 2024 &#8211; The winners of the 28th RSG Radio Drama Writing Competition, presented in collaboration with the ATKV, were announced on Monday, 9 December 2024, during the popular program Spitstyd on RSG. 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