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Finalists for 2018 Liberty Radio Awards announced
“The total audio of the entries, if played continuously, would amount to more than one week of non-stop listening,” says Lance Rothschild, CEO of the Liberty Radio Awards. “We are really grateful to the panel of adjudicators who gave their time and expertise freely towards this process of determining who is making the best radio in South Africa.
"I am confident that the results emanating from the adjudication process will show that the best of the entries rose to the top in each of the categories. It is my fervent hope that these awards continue to motivate and inspire the radio industry to continue raising the bar, setting ever higher standards that will keep listeners fulfilled through compelling programming. This, in turn, will secure the future of radio as a vital source of entertainment, education and information for years to come.”
Amongst the very positive feedback from members of the panel, was the following:
“Thanks for the opportunity. Judging Liberty Radio awards is a great honour, knowing the fact that these awards are well-recognised throughout the country.”
Best-of-the-best
“We wish to congratulate all the category finalists,” says Rothschild. “Achieving finalist status earmarks you amongst the best-of-the-best. We’re grateful to all those who submitted entries into this year’s program and we encourage those who didn’t make it to finalist status to strive to raise the standard of radio to ensure a bright future for the industry.”
Killy Bacela, divisional director of group brand and marketing at Liberty, says: “We congratulate the finalists and look forward to celebrating those who strive to make compelling radio; those who keep knowledge at close reach and those who continue to elevate the standards on what real, credible news and stories should be. Through our commitment to the Liberty Radio Awards, we hope to meaningfully contribute to the progression of the industry by applauding and rewarding those who continue to raise the bar through storytelling and entertainment.”
Station of the Year finalists, Bright Stars and Hall of Fame inductees
Following the announcement of the finalists in the various categories of the 2018 Liberty Radio Awards, the finalists for the coveted Station of the Year title have now been selected and the final adjudication to determine the Station of the Year is now in progress. In addition, the inductees for the Bright Star and Hall of Fame have also been announced.
“The announcement of the category finalists has met with a fantastically positive response,” says Rothschild. “The adjudication panel who select the winning stations of the year are going to have their work cut out for them, particularly considering the overall standard of the entries for this year’s awards. It will be very exciting to see who the panel determines as the station that continues to raise the bar in terms of compelling content quality. After all, the Station of the Year title gives the winning station- and all who work there- bragging rights for the next year.”
Bacela says: “The Station of the Year is indeed the Grand Prix of the Liberty Radio Awards and we look forward to revealing the winning station and celebrating with the industry on 14 April. Acknowledging excellence and recognising the commitment it takes to not only be the best but to create a legacy for the future is one of the core values of Liberty. We congratulate the finalists, who can be secure in the knowledge that they are being recognised for their dedication and their passion for storytelling and entertainment.”
The Station of the Year finalists
Campus
MFM 92.6
Puk FM 93.6
Tuks FM 107.2
UCT FM
Vow FM
Community
Alex FM
Groot FM 90.5
Hot 91.9
Mix 93.8FM
Radio Islam
Radio Pulpit
Commercial
Algoa FM
East Coast Radio
Jacaranda FM
Kaya FM
Metro FM
OFM
Power 98.7
The Bright Star Award
The Bright Star Award goes to candidates 35 years or younger – either on-air, or behind-the-scenes, who is making his/her mark in the industry. The award is aimed at recognising a person who has an intrinsic understanding and love for radio, respects its past and also has great ideas for its future.
This year, the Liberty Radio Awards Bright Stars are:
- Aganang FM: Nthabiseng Motlhodi
- ECR: Jason McCall
- ECR: Simon Carter
- Gagasi FM: Langalethu Cele
- KFM: Carl Wastie
- Magic 828 AM: Byron McDonald
- OFM: Lerato Lelia
- Tru FM: Simamkele Mguga
- Tuks FM: Quintus Potgieter
- Tuks FM: Layla Welch
- Umhlobo Wenene FM: Zukiswa Mqumbisa
Hall of Fame
The Hall of Fame recognises persons who have been in the industry for over 15 years, who are either still in the business, or who have retired. The inductees need to have made an indelible mark in the industry and who will leave a positive legacy – either on air, or in management. Ideally this is someone who is revered and talked about fondly by the industry as a strong inspiration and mentor.
This year the Liberty Radio Awards Hall of Fame inducts the following:
- Dave Tiltmann
- Dudu "Lady D" Khoza
- Haider Ali Dhorat
- Kevin Savage
- Lloyd Madurai
- Mel Gahler
- Phumzile Mnci
- Thuso Motaung
- Wilson B Nkosi
- Zweli Nokhatywa
Congratulations to all the finalists, the winners will be announced and celebrated at the Sandton Convention Centre on Saturday, 14 April 2018.
Here is a comprehensive list of the finalists in order of category, and sorted in alphabetical order by station name:
Finalists
Afternoon Drive Presenter
Afternoon Drive Presenter – Campus
Station | Presenter |
Puk FM 93.6 | Niel Koegelenberg |
Tshwane FM | Katlego Monama |
Tuks FM 107.2 | Sila Odhuno |
UCT Radio | Naushaad Maharaj |
Voice of Wits | DJ Keyez |
Afternoon Drive Presenter – Community
Station | Presenter |
Hot 91.9 | Simon Parkinson |
Link FM | Gary Gerber |
Mkhondo Community Radio | Blessing Mhlope |
Pretoria FM | Sarina Frauenstein |
Radio Pulpit | Johann Els |
Afternoon Drive Presenter – Commercial
Station | Presenter |
East Coast Radio | Bongani Mtolo |
Gagasi FM | Sphesihle (SPHectacula) Ngwenya |
KFM 94.5 | Carl Wastie |
OFM | Darren Scott |
Power 98.7 | Thabo Mdluli |
Afternoon Drive Show
Afternoon Drive Show – Campus
Station | Title |
Puk FM 93.6 | PUKFM Drive |
Tuks FM 107.2 | The Drive Way |
UCT Radio | The Society |
UJFM | The UJFM Drive |
Voice of Wits | The Lift Club |
Afternoon Drive Show – Community
Station | Title |
Hot 91.9 | The Big Joburg Drive |
Link FM | Buffalo Toyota Afternoon Drive |
Radio Helderberg 93.6FM | The Homerun/Hol Huistoe |
Radio Pulpit | Spektrum |
Radio Pulpit | Something Els |
Afternoon Drive Show – Commercial
Station | Title |
Cape Talk | Afternoon Drive with John Maytham |
East Coast Radio | East Coast Drive with Bongani and Mags |
Gagasi FM | The Kings Drive |
Metro FM | The Drive |
OFM | Just Plain Drive with Darren Scott on OFM |
Breakfast Presenter
Breakfast Presenter – Campus
Station | Presenter |
Tshwane FM | Lerato Maila |
Tuks FM 107.2 | Nicholas Lawrence |
Tuks FM 107.2 | Nathi Dlamini |
UCT Radio | Sole Moerane |
UJFM | Nick Explicit |
Breakfast Presenter – Community
Station | Presenter |
Hot 91.9 | Sasha Martinengo |
Mix 93.8 | Tony Blewitt |
Radio Cape Pulpit | Brad Kirsten |
Radio Islam | Sulaimaan Ravat |
Radio Today | Tom London |
Breakfast Presenter – Commercial
STATION | PRESENTER |
Algoa FM | Daron Mann |
Cape Talk | Kieno Kammies |
East Coast Radio | Darren Maule |
Jacaranda FM | Martin Bester and Tumi Morake |
Kaya FM | David O’Sullivan |
Radio 2000 | Just Ice Ramohlola |
Thobela FM | Sebasa Mogale |
Breakfast Show
Breakfast Show – Campus
Station | Title |
Kovsie FM | Breakfast Run |
Puk FM 93.6 | Big Bang Breakfast |
Rhodes Music Radio | Wake Up Call |
Tuks FM 107.2 | The Wake-Up |
UJFM | UJFM Breakfast |
Breakfast Show – Community
Station | Title |
East Rand Stereo 93.9 FM | Mars Music Morning Drive |
Emalahleni FM | The Urban Rush |
Hot 91.9 | Joburg's Hottest Breakfast Show |
Nqubeko Community Radio | Hlalanathi Breakfast Show |
Radio Pulpit | Daybreak |
Radio Today | Tom London Breakfast |
Breakfast Show – Commercial
Station | Title |
Algoa FM | The Daron Mann Breakfast |
Jacaranda FM | Breakfast with Martin Bester and Tumi Morake |
Kaya FM | Breakfast with David |
KFM 94.5 | KFM Mornings with Darren, Sherlin and Sibs |
Magic 828 AM | Magic Breakfast |
Vuma FM | Good to Go Morning Drive |
Business and Finance Show
Business and Finance Show
Station | Presenter | Title |
702 and Cape Talk | Bruce Whitfield | The Money Show |
Kaya FM | Gugulethu Cele | Kaya Bizz |
Kaya FM | Thuli Magubane | My Money and Me with Thuli Magubane |
Mix 93.8 FM | Tumisang Ndlovu | Money Talk with Tumisang Ndlovu |
Power 98.7 | Ayabanga Cawe | Power Hour |
Voice of Wits | Mudiwa Gavaza and Onke Seremo | The Business Buzz |
Community Project
Community Project – Campus, Community Combined
Station | Title |
Hot 91.9 | Hot Cares |
Impact Radio 103 FM | My World Needs You |
Mix 93.8 FM | One Wingz of Change |
Pretoria FM | Oggendkuier |
Pulpit Media Group | Bags of Hope |
Community Project – Commercial
Station | Title |
947 | Lydia’s Matric Dance |
Algoa FM | Big Walk for Cancer |
Algoa FM | Youth Run the Station |
East Coast Radio | East Coast Breakfast |
Jacaranda FM | Good Morning Angels |
Content Producer
Content Producer – Campus Community Combined
Station | Producer | Show Title |
Alex FM | Juju Senyatsi | The Real Deal |
Alex FM | Moribego Madubanya | The Kingsway |
Hot 91.9 | William Scott | Joburgs Hottest Breakfast |
Hot 91.9 | John Walland | Hot Sport |
Radio Pulpit | Steven Botes | Something Els |
Voice of Wits | DJ Keyez | The Lift Club |
Content Producer – Commercial
Station | Producer | Show Title |
Cape Talk | Elliott Sylvester | Weekend Breakfast with Africa Melane |
Gagasi FM | Mfundo Mabaso | Indaba |
Gagasi FM | Sbongiseni “Keys” Mkhize | The Kings Drive |
Power 98.7 | Bongekile Skosana | Power Perspective |
Umhlobo Wenene FM | Nomond Vakalisa | Lelika Yehova Ihlbathi |
Umhlobo Wenene FM | Elvis Mali | Usagoduka Na? |
Daytime Show
Daytime Show – Campus
Station | Title |
MFM 92.6 | Lunch on MFM |
MFM 92.6 | AM2PM |
Puk FM 93.6 | PukFM Lunch |
Puk FM 93.6 | International Top 40 |
UJFM | Ego Trip |
Daytime Show – Community
Station | Title |
Aganang FM | Itsoseng |
Alex FM | The Real Deal |
Alex FM | Midday Cruise |
Groot FM 90.5 | #SuanEnSoAan |
Groot FM 90.5 | Kom ons praat daaroor |
Hot 91.9 | Mark Pilgrim Show |
Radio Cape Pulpit | Leefstyl |
Daytime Show – Commercial
Station | Title |
Algoa FM | The Algoa FM Top 30 |
Cape Talk | The Pippa Hudson Show |
SAFM | Intune |
SAFM | SAFM Overnight |
Vuma 103 FM | Till Noon |
Documentary
Documentary
Station | Title |
East Coast Radio | #Get Real – With Vanessa Goosen |
Kaya FM | Marikana – 5 Years on |
Power 98.7 | A Different Country |
RSG | Monitor – Vroue Tronk |
TruFM | Music in the time of struggle |
Drama Programme
Drama Programme
Station | Title |
Motsweding FM (Creatrix) | Bua Le Mmino – Makarapa City |
Munghana Lonene FM | Mina hi Mina |
Radio Islam | Heartbreak |
TruFM | Uhambo Lwethu |
Ukhozi FM (Creatrix) | Ndiza Nathi - Absaville |
Umhlobo Wenene FM | Ithini Na Lento? |
Field News Reporter
Field News Reporter
Station | Reporter |
702 and 947 | Mia Lindeque |
Kaya FM | Tunicia Phillips |
Kaya FM | Nompumelelo Ngubeni |
Power 98.7 | Tshegohaco Moagi |
Rise FM | Zandile Ngubeni |
Voice of Wits | Amogelang Maledu |
Internet/Online Radio Show
Internet/Online Radio Show
Station | Presenter | Show Title |
Gay SA Radio | Marinette Coertzen | Rainbow Talk |
Pulpit Media Group | Vicus Kruger, Marius de Randt and Ryno Turketti | I AM YOUTH |
The Eye | John Savage and Catherine Grenfell | The Eye Presents … |
TransAfricaRadio.Net | Shaun Lukhele | Kizosada |
TransAfricaRadio.Net | Keabetswe Ncube | Utopia |
Multi-Channel Promotion
Multi-Channel Promotion
Station | Title |
Algoa FM | Youth Day |
Algoa FM | Finders Keepers |
Jacaranda FM | Singing Billboard |
Kaya FM | The Jazzuary Masterclass |
OFM | Kom Ons Fees |
Pulpit Media Group | Bags of Hope |
Music Show
Music Show – Campus
Station | Title |
MFM 92.6 | World Wide Top 40 |
MFM 92.6 | MFM Top 40 |
Puk FM | RooiwynSondag |
Tshwane FM | The Night Pulse |
Tuks FM 107.2 | The SA Music Show |
UCT Radio | Top 30 Hitlist |
Music Show – Community
Station | Title |
Groot FM 90.5 | Gister se Grotes |
Hot 91.9 | Club Classics with Lloyd |
Hot 91.9 | The Sound of SA |
Hot 91.9 | The Classic Countdown |
Khwezi FM | Classic Music |
Radio Khwezi | Night Time Crew |
Zibonele FM | Uhadi Lwakho |
Music Show – Commercial
Station | Title |
Heart FM | HEART Top 40 |
Jacaranda FM | The Chamberlains Top 20 |
Kaya FM | The World Show |
Metro FM | Absolute Hip Hop |
Vuma 103 FM | Sunday Gospel Show |
YFM | #ThePlayersClub |
News and Actuality Show
News and Actuality Show – Campus, Community Combined
Station | Title |
Groot FM 90.5 | Kom ons praat daaroor |
Kangala Community Radio | 13h00 – 14h00 |
Radio Islam | Sabahuul Muslim |
Radio Islam | The Daily Round Up |
Radio Today | Tom London Breakfast |
News and Actuality Show – Commercial
Station | Title |
Kaya FM | The Law Report |
Kaya FM | Today with John Perlman |
Power 98.7 | Power Update |
Rise FM | #RiseFMIn60Minutes |
SAFM | Media@SAfm |
Smile 90.4 FM | The Honest Truth on Smile 90.4 FM |
TruFM | Incoko |
News Bulletin Reader
News Bulletin Reader – Campus
Station | News Reader |
Cut FM | Elizabeth Moleboheng |
MFM 92.6 | Monique de Villiers |
Tshwane FM | Lerato Maile |
Tuks FM 107.2 | Marelize Wolmarans |
Tuks FM 107.2 | Dimpho Lekgeu |
UCT Radio | Naushaad Maharaj |
UJFM | Bolele Polisa |
News Bulletin Reader – Community
Station | Presenter |
Hot 91.9 | Kwanele Kunene |
Hot 91.9 | Gladys Sithole |
Kumkani FM | Lihle Dlova |
Kumkani FM | Vuyolwethu Ngcofe |
Mix 93.8 FM | Helen Desbois |
Pretoria FM | Pienaar Lochner |
Radio Islam | Mohammed Ameen Dabhella |
News Bulletin Reader – Commercial
Station | Presenter |
702 | Tara Penny |
702 | Aurelie Kalenga |
Kaya FM | Nompumelelo Ngubeni |
Power 98.7 | Mpho Sithole |
Rise FM | Zingisa Chirwa |
Night Time Show
Night Time Show – Campus
Station | Title |
MFM 92.6 | The Hitlist |
Puk FM 93.6 | RooiwynSondag |
Tuks FM 107.2 | The News Platform |
UCT Radio | Reserve Sound |
Voice of Wits | Love Shack |
Voice of Wits | Breaking Ground |
Night time show – Community
Station | Title |
Hot 91.9 FM | Late Night with Treasure |
Kingfisher FM | Masabelane with Tasco |
Radio Alansaar | Medical Files |
Radio Khwezi | Sakha Isizwe |
Radio Pulpit | Intimate Moment |
ZIibonele FM | Ingcambu Zevangeli |
Night Time Show – Commercial
Station | Title |
Jacaranda FM | The House Party with DJ Jazzy D |
Kaya FM | The Law Report |
Loyus FM | The Night Café Radio Show |
OFM | A Touch of Thabang |
Power 98.7 | Power Perspective |
Podcast
Podcast
East Coast Radio | #GetReal – With Vanessa Goosen |
Gagasi FM | The Kings Drive - Proposal |
Power 98.7 | Ahmed Kathrada |
Quintessential SA | Quintessential Engineering |
Wits Journalism/SAFM | Alibi |
Promotions Stunt/Event
Promotions Stunt/Event – Campus, Community Combined
Station | Title |
Groot FM 90.5 | #JouMenseMyMense |
Inanda FM | Inanda FM |
Puk FM 93.6 | Can you Woman? |
Pulpit Media Group | Bags of Hope |
Tygerberg 104 FM | #Vreesloos2017 |
Promotions Stunt/Event – Commercial
Station | Title |
Algoa FM | Algoa FM BIig Walk For Cancer |
Algoa FM | Finders Keepers |
East Coast Radio | East Coast Breakfast Water Well |
Jacaranda FM | Jacaranda Bilboard |
OFM | The Big Breakfast with Martin van der Merwe |
Radio Innovation
Radio Innovation
Algoa FM | Finders Keepers |
Jacaranda FM | Billboard |
Power 98.7 | Power 98.7 #POWERWoman |
Smile 90.4 FM | Amplifying the Good News in the Mother City |
The Eye | The World’s First Portable Radio Station in a Case |
Tuks FM 107.2 | 1072 Countdown |
Sports Presenter
Sports Presenter
Ligwalagwala FM | Senzo’S |
OFM | Darren Scott |
Phalaphala FM | Thina “Chittagong” Ramantswana |
Power 98.7 | Thabiso Mosia |
Umhlobo Wenene FM | Sthembiso Stherra Ngqezana |
Sports Show
Sports Show – Campus, Community Combined
Station | Title |
Groot FM 90.5 | #SlatDieSport |
Hot 91.9 | Hot Sport with John Walland |
MFM 92.6 | Half Time |
MFM 92.6 | Halftime |
Puk FM 93.6 | Pukfm Sport |
Sports Show – Commercial
Station | Title |
Heart FM | Feinberg on Football |
Ligwalagwala FM | Inkundzi Tsematfolweni and Lasuka Lahala |
Metro FM | The Ultimate Sports Show |
OFM | Extra Time with Darren Scott |
Power 98.7 | Power Sports Extra |
Station Imaging
Station Imaging – Campus, Community Combined
Station |
Groot FM 90.5 |
Hot 91.9 |
Puk FM 93.6 |
Radio Islam |
Tuks FM 107.2 |
Station Imaging – Commercial
Station |
Jacaranda FM |
East Coast Radio |
Capricorn FM |
OFM |
KFM 94.5 |
Power 98.7 |
947 |
Traffic Presenter
Traffic Presenter
Station | Presenter |
702 | Aki Anastassiou |
Kaya FM | Mvangeli Nzuza |
KFM 95.4 | Zoe Brown |
Metro FM | Rob Byrne |
Phalaphala FM | Rendy S |
Power 98.7 | Lebohang Phokela |
Power 98.7 | Jadene Tager |
Weekend Radio Show
Weekend Radio Show – Campus
Station | Title |
Puk FM 93.6 | International Top 40 |
Puk FM 93.6 | Rooiwyn Sondag |
Puk FM 93.6 | The Ultimate Turnup |
Tuks FM 107.2 | Retro Riffs |
UCT Radio | Top30 Hitlist |
Voice of Wits | Kwaitokooler box |
Weekend Radio Show – Community
Station | Title |
Hot 91.9 | The Tony Murrell Show |
Hot 91.9 | The Mark Pilgrim Show |
Hot 91.9 | Classic Countdown |
PE FM 87.6 | The Breakfast Hub |
Radio Helderberg | Laid Back Sunday |
Weekend Radio Show – Commercial
Station | Title |
Metro FM | Sunday Soul Therapy |
Munghana Lonene | Switshongo – Top 30 |
OFM | Saturday Express with WR van der Merwe |
OFM | The Absolute 80’s Radio Show |
OFM | The Saturday Sport Show |
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