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Finalists for 2018 Liberty Radio Awards announced

The judging process for the 2018 Liberty Radio Awards has been concluded and the finalists for the competition have been decided.

“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

StationPresenter
Puk FM 93.6Niel Koegelenberg
Tshwane FMKatlego Monama
Tuks FM 107.2Sila Odhuno
UCT RadioNaushaad Maharaj
Voice of WitsDJ Keyez

Afternoon Drive Presenter – Community

StationPresenter
Hot 91.9Simon Parkinson
Link FMGary Gerber
Mkhondo Community RadioBlessing Mhlope
Pretoria FMSarina Frauenstein
Radio PulpitJohann Els

Afternoon Drive Presenter – Commercial

StationPresenter
East Coast RadioBongani Mtolo
Gagasi FMSphesihle (SPHectacula) Ngwenya
KFM 94.5Carl Wastie
OFMDarren Scott
Power 98.7Thabo Mdluli

Afternoon Drive Show

Afternoon Drive Show – Campus

StationTitle
Puk FM 93.6PUKFM Drive
Tuks FM 107.2The Drive Way
UCT RadioThe Society
UJFMThe UJFM Drive
Voice of WitsThe Lift Club

Afternoon Drive Show – Community

StationTitle
Hot 91.9The Big Joburg Drive
Link FMBuffalo Toyota Afternoon Drive
Radio Helderberg 93.6FMThe Homerun/Hol Huistoe
Radio PulpitSpektrum
Radio PulpitSomething Els

Afternoon Drive Show – Commercial

StationTitle
Cape TalkAfternoon Drive with John Maytham
East Coast RadioEast Coast Drive with Bongani and Mags
Gagasi FMThe Kings Drive
Metro FMThe Drive
OFMJust Plain Drive with Darren Scott on OFM

Breakfast Presenter

Breakfast Presenter – Campus

StationPresenter
Tshwane FMLerato Maila
Tuks FM 107.2Nicholas Lawrence
Tuks FM 107.2Nathi Dlamini
UCT RadioSole Moerane
UJFMNick Explicit

Breakfast Presenter – Community

StationPresenter
Hot 91.9Sasha Martinengo
Mix 93.8Tony Blewitt
Radio Cape PulpitBrad Kirsten
Radio IslamSulaimaan Ravat
Radio TodayTom London

Breakfast Presenter – Commercial

STATIONPRESENTER
Algoa FMDaron Mann
Cape TalkKieno Kammies
East Coast RadioDarren Maule
Jacaranda FMMartin Bester and Tumi Morake
Kaya FMDavid O’Sullivan
Radio 2000Just Ice Ramohlola
Thobela FMSebasa Mogale

Breakfast Show

Breakfast Show – Campus

StationTitle
Kovsie FMBreakfast Run
Puk FM 93.6Big Bang Breakfast
Rhodes Music RadioWake Up Call
Tuks FM 107.2The Wake-Up
UJFMUJFM Breakfast

Breakfast Show – Community

StationTitle
East Rand Stereo 93.9 FMMars Music Morning Drive
Emalahleni FMThe Urban Rush
Hot 91.9Joburg's Hottest Breakfast Show
Nqubeko Community RadioHlalanathi Breakfast Show
Radio PulpitDaybreak
Radio TodayTom London Breakfast

Breakfast Show – Commercial

StationTitle
Algoa FMThe Daron Mann Breakfast
Jacaranda FMBreakfast with Martin Bester and Tumi Morake
Kaya FMBreakfast with David
KFM 94.5KFM Mornings with Darren, Sherlin and Sibs
Magic 828 AMMagic Breakfast
Vuma FMGood to Go Morning Drive

Business and Finance Show

Business and Finance Show

StationPresenterTitle
702 and Cape TalkBruce WhitfieldThe Money Show
Kaya FMGugulethu CeleKaya Bizz
Kaya FMThuli MagubaneMy Money and Me with Thuli Magubane
Mix 93.8 FMTumisang NdlovuMoney Talk with Tumisang Ndlovu
Power 98.7Ayabanga CawePower Hour
Voice of WitsMudiwa Gavaza and Onke SeremoThe Business Buzz

Community Project

Community Project – Campus, Community Combined

StationTitle
Hot 91.9Hot Cares
Impact Radio 103 FMMy World Needs You
Mix 93.8 FMOne Wingz of Change
Pretoria FMOggendkuier
Pulpit Media GroupBags of Hope

Community Project – Commercial

StationTitle
947Lydia’s Matric Dance
Algoa FMBig Walk for Cancer
Algoa FMYouth Run the Station
East Coast RadioEast Coast Breakfast
Jacaranda FMGood Morning Angels

Content Producer

Content Producer – Campus Community Combined

StationProducerShow Title
Alex FMJuju SenyatsiThe Real Deal
Alex FMMoribego MadubanyaThe Kingsway
Hot 91.9William ScottJoburgs Hottest Breakfast
Hot 91.9John WallandHot Sport
Radio PulpitSteven BotesSomething Els
Voice of WitsDJ KeyezThe Lift Club

Content Producer – Commercial

StationProducerShow Title
Cape TalkElliott SylvesterWeekend Breakfast with Africa Melane
Gagasi FMMfundo MabasoIndaba
Gagasi FMSbongiseni “Keys” MkhizeThe Kings Drive
Power 98.7Bongekile SkosanaPower Perspective
Umhlobo Wenene FMNomond VakalisaLelika Yehova Ihlbathi
Umhlobo Wenene FMElvis MaliUsagoduka Na?

Daytime Show

Daytime Show – Campus

StationTitle
MFM 92.6Lunch on MFM
MFM 92.6AM2PM
Puk FM 93.6PukFM Lunch
Puk FM 93.6International Top 40
UJFMEgo Trip

Daytime Show – Community

StationTitle
Aganang FMItsoseng
Alex FMThe Real Deal
Alex FMMidday Cruise
Groot FM 90.5#SuanEnSoAan
Groot FM 90.5Kom ons praat daaroor
Hot 91.9Mark Pilgrim Show
Radio Cape PulpitLeefstyl

Daytime Show – Commercial

StationTitle
Algoa FMThe Algoa FM Top 30
Cape TalkThe Pippa Hudson Show
SAFMIntune
SAFMSAFM Overnight
Vuma 103 FMTill Noon

Documentary

Documentary

StationTitle
East Coast Radio#Get Real – With Vanessa Goosen
Kaya FMMarikana – 5 Years on
Power 98.7A Different Country
RSGMonitor – Vroue Tronk
TruFMMusic in the time of struggle

Drama Programme

Drama Programme

StationTitle
Motsweding FM (Creatrix)Bua Le Mmino – Makarapa City
Munghana Lonene FMMina hi Mina
Radio IslamHeartbreak
TruFMUhambo Lwethu
Ukhozi FM (Creatrix)Ndiza Nathi - Absaville
Umhlobo Wenene FMIthini Na Lento?

Field News Reporter

Field News Reporter

StationReporter
702 and 947Mia Lindeque
Kaya FMTunicia Phillips
Kaya FMNompumelelo Ngubeni
Power 98.7Tshegohaco Moagi
Rise FMZandile Ngubeni
Voice of WitsAmogelang Maledu

Internet/Online Radio Show

Internet/Online Radio Show

StationPresenterShow Title
Gay SA RadioMarinette CoertzenRainbow Talk
Pulpit Media GroupVicus Kruger, Marius de Randt and Ryno TurkettiI AM YOUTH
The EyeJohn Savage and Catherine GrenfellThe Eye Presents …
TransAfricaRadio.NetShaun LukheleKizosada
TransAfricaRadio.NetKeabetswe NcubeUtopia

Multi-Channel Promotion

Multi-Channel Promotion

StationTitle
Algoa FMYouth Day
Algoa FMFinders Keepers
Jacaranda FMSinging Billboard
Kaya FMThe Jazzuary Masterclass
OFMKom Ons Fees
Pulpit Media GroupBags of Hope

Music Show

Music Show – Campus

StationTitle
MFM 92.6World Wide Top 40
MFM 92.6MFM Top 40
Puk FMRooiwynSondag
Tshwane FMThe Night Pulse
Tuks FM 107.2The SA Music Show
UCT RadioTop 30 Hitlist

Music Show – Community

StationTitle
Groot FM 90.5Gister se Grotes
Hot 91.9Club Classics with Lloyd
Hot 91.9The Sound of SA
Hot 91.9The Classic Countdown
Khwezi FMClassic Music
Radio KhweziNight Time Crew
Zibonele FMUhadi Lwakho

Music Show – Commercial

StationTitle
Heart FMHEART Top 40
Jacaranda FMThe Chamberlains Top 20
Kaya FMThe World Show
Metro FMAbsolute Hip Hop
Vuma 103 FMSunday Gospel Show
YFM#ThePlayersClub

News and Actuality Show

News and Actuality Show – Campus, Community Combined

StationTitle
Groot FM 90.5Kom ons praat daaroor
Kangala Community Radio13h00 – 14h00
Radio IslamSabahuul Muslim
Radio IslamThe Daily Round Up
Radio TodayTom London Breakfast

News and Actuality Show – Commercial

StationTitle
Kaya FMThe Law Report
Kaya FMToday with John Perlman
Power 98.7Power Update
Rise FM#RiseFMIn60Minutes
SAFMMedia@SAfm
Smile 90.4 FMThe Honest Truth on Smile 90.4 FM
TruFMIncoko

News Bulletin Reader

News Bulletin Reader – Campus

StationNews Reader
Cut FMElizabeth Moleboheng
MFM 92.6Monique de Villiers
Tshwane FMLerato Maile
Tuks FM 107.2Marelize Wolmarans
Tuks FM 107.2Dimpho Lekgeu
UCT RadioNaushaad Maharaj
UJFMBolele Polisa

News Bulletin Reader – Community

StationPresenter
Hot 91.9Kwanele Kunene
Hot 91.9Gladys Sithole
Kumkani FMLihle Dlova
Kumkani FMVuyolwethu Ngcofe
Mix 93.8 FMHelen Desbois
Pretoria FMPienaar Lochner
Radio IslamMohammed Ameen Dabhella

News Bulletin Reader – Commercial

StationPresenter
702Tara Penny
702Aurelie Kalenga
Kaya FMNompumelelo Ngubeni
Power 98.7Mpho Sithole
Rise FMZingisa Chirwa

Night Time Show

Night Time Show – Campus

StationTitle
MFM 92.6The Hitlist
Puk FM 93.6RooiwynSondag
Tuks FM 107.2The News Platform
UCT RadioReserve Sound
Voice of WitsLove Shack
Voice of WitsBreaking Ground

Night time show – Community

StationTitle
Hot 91.9 FMLate Night with Treasure
Kingfisher FMMasabelane with Tasco
Radio AlansaarMedical Files
Radio KhweziSakha Isizwe
Radio PulpitIntimate Moment
ZIibonele FMIngcambu Zevangeli

Night Time Show – Commercial

StationTitle
Jacaranda FMThe House Party with DJ Jazzy D
Kaya FMThe Law Report
Loyus FMThe Night Café Radio Show
OFMA Touch of Thabang
Power 98.7Power Perspective

Podcast

Podcast

East Coast Radio#GetReal – With Vanessa Goosen
Gagasi FMThe Kings Drive - Proposal
Power 98.7Ahmed Kathrada
Quintessential SAQuintessential Engineering
Wits Journalism/SAFMAlibi

Promotions Stunt/Event

Promotions Stunt/Event – Campus, Community Combined

StationTitle
Groot FM 90.5#JouMenseMyMense
Inanda FMInanda FM
Puk FM 93.6Can you Woman?
Pulpit Media GroupBags of Hope
Tygerberg 104 FM#Vreesloos2017

Promotions Stunt/Event – Commercial

StationTitle
Algoa FMAlgoa FM BIig Walk For Cancer
Algoa FMFinders Keepers
East Coast RadioEast Coast Breakfast Water Well
Jacaranda FMJacaranda Bilboard
OFMThe Big Breakfast with Martin van der Merwe

Radio Innovation

Radio Innovation

Algoa FMFinders Keepers
Jacaranda FMBillboard
Power 98.7Power 98.7 #POWERWoman
Smile 90.4 FMAmplifying the Good News in the Mother City
The EyeThe World’s First Portable Radio Station in a Case
Tuks FM 107.21072 Countdown

Sports Presenter

Sports Presenter

Ligwalagwala FMSenzo’S
OFMDarren Scott
Phalaphala FMThina “Chittagong” Ramantswana
Power 98.7Thabiso Mosia
Umhlobo Wenene FMSthembiso Stherra Ngqezana

Sports Show

Sports Show – Campus, Community Combined

StationTitle
Groot FM 90.5#SlatDieSport
Hot 91.9Hot Sport with John Walland
MFM 92.6Half Time
MFM 92.6Halftime
Puk FM 93.6Pukfm Sport

Sports Show – Commercial

StationTitle
Heart FMFeinberg on Football
Ligwalagwala FMInkundzi Tsematfolweni and Lasuka Lahala
Metro FMThe Ultimate Sports Show
OFMExtra Time with Darren Scott
Power 98.7Power 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

StationPresenter
702Aki Anastassiou
Kaya FMMvangeli Nzuza
KFM 95.4Zoe Brown
Metro FMRob Byrne
Phalaphala FMRendy S
Power 98.7Lebohang Phokela
Power 98.7Jadene Tager

Weekend Radio Show

Weekend Radio Show – Campus

StationTitle
Puk FM 93.6International Top 40
Puk FM 93.6Rooiwyn Sondag
Puk FM 93.6The Ultimate Turnup
Tuks FM 107.2Retro Riffs
UCT RadioTop30 Hitlist
Voice of WitsKwaitokooler box

Weekend Radio Show – Community

StationTitle
Hot 91.9The Tony Murrell Show
Hot 91.9The Mark Pilgrim Show
Hot 91.9Classic Countdown
PE FM 87.6The Breakfast Hub
Radio HelderbergLaid Back Sunday

Weekend Radio Show – Commercial

StationTitle
Metro FMSunday Soul Therapy
Munghana LoneneSwitshongo – Top 30
OFMSaturday Express with WR van der Merwe
OFMThe Absolute 80’s Radio Show
OFMThe Saturday Sport Show

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