{"id":18581,"date":"2025-12-08T18:44:45","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T16:44:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sabc.co.za\/sabc\/?p=18581"},"modified":"2025-12-08T18:44:45","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T16:44:45","slug":"sabc-shines-again-at-telkom-sa-radio-awards-2025-with-27-wins-and-two-hall-of-fame-inductees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sabc.co.za\/sabc\/sabc-shines-again-at-telkom-sa-radio-awards-2025-with-27-wins-and-two-hall-of-fame-inductees\/","title":{"rendered":"SABC SHINES AGAIN AT TELKOM SA RADIO AWARDS 2025 WITH 27 WINS AND TWO HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES"},"content":{"rendered":"

Johannesburg – Monday, 8 December 2025<\/strong> \u2013 The South African Broadcasting Corporation\u2019s (SABC) Radio portfolio, dominated with a remarkable 27 Awards<\/strong> at the Telkom SA Radio Awards, which took place at a glitzy gala dinner on Saturday, 6 December 2025, at the Sandton Convention Centre.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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 \u2013 PBS.<\/p>\n

The 27 Awards across the categories are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Awards<\/strong><\/td>\nStation<\/strong><\/td>\nPresenter<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Afternoon Drive – PBS<\/td>\nRadio 2000<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Radio Documentary – PBS<\/td>\nIkwekwezi FM<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weekend Radio Show – PBS<\/td>\nRadio 2000<\/td>\nThe Vintage House<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Content Producer – PBS<\/td>\nLotus FM<\/td>\nYashika Ramautar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Business and Finance<\/td>\nRSG<\/td>\nKuns Met Kontant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sports Show – PBS<\/td>\nMotsweding FM<\/td>\nMokaragana wa Metshameko<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
News & Actuality \u2013 PBS<\/td>\nSAfm<\/td>\nThe talking point<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Afternoon Drive Presenter – PBS<\/td>\nTruFM<\/td>\nThemela Booi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Station Manager\u2019s Choice<\/td>\nUkhozi FM<\/td>\nAyanda Msweli<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Station Manager\u2019s Choice<\/td>\nRSG<\/td>\nDerrich Gardner<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bright Star<\/td>\nTruFM<\/td>\nSima Fiyo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Community Project – PBS<\/td>\nLotus FM<\/td>\nThe Breakfast Express<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Day Time Show – PBS<\/td>\nIkwekwezi FM<\/td>\nSidijile with Colin Masango<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
News Bulletin Reader – PBS<\/td>\nLotus FM<\/td>\nTaleisha Naidoo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Night Time Show – PBS<\/td>\nTrufm<\/td>\nNight Cape \u2013 Yanga Mayor Jaca<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Night Time Show \u2013 Commercial<\/td>\n5FM<\/td>\nAfter Hours \u2013 Leah Jazz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Breakfast Show Presenter – PBS<\/td>\nLotus FM<\/td>\nO\u2019Neil Nair \u2013 The Breakfast Express<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Promotions Stunt Event – PBS<\/td>\nLotus FM<\/td>\nThe Breakfast Express<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Music Show – PBS<\/td>\nUkhozi FM<\/td>\nSigiya Ngengoma \u2013 Vusizwe Langa & Bingelela Mpanza<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Music Show \u2013 Commercial<\/td>\n5FM<\/td>\nThe Roger Goode Show \u2013 Roger Goode<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Station Imaging – PBS<\/td>\nUmhlobo Wenene FM<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Best Talk Show – PBS<\/td>\nSAfm<\/td>\nThe Talking Point<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
My Station \u2013 Most Votes<\/td>\nLigwalagwalaFM<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Breakfast Show – PBS<\/td>\nLotus FM<\/td>\nThe Breakfast Express<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Station of the Year – PBS<\/td>\nIkwekwezi FM<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hall of Fame<\/td>\nGM: PCS Radio and Strategy<\/td>\nJohan Van Rooyen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hall of Fame<\/td>\nRSG<\/td>\nMarietta Kruger<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

The SABC\u2019s Ms Nada Wotsehela, Group Executive: Radio said \u201cEvery 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

She further stated \u201cWe 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

The SABC takes this opportunity to congratulate all its winners for their remarkable achievements at this year\u2019s Radio Awards.<\/p>\n

ENDS <\/strong><\/p>\n

Issued By:<\/strong> Group Communications<\/p>\n

Media Enquiries:<\/strong> Mmoni Ngubane (Head of Communications) NgubaneMV@sabc.co.za T. 011 714 3057| C. 073 688 1590<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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