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The Radio Awards 2021 finalists

The Radio Awards honours outstanding achievements across Campus, Community, Public Broadcast, and Commercial radio, setting benchmarks for all stations and professionals to strive towards. Finalists for the general categories have been announced.
The Radio Awards 2021 finalists

Taryn Westoby, head of Arena Events - which hosts The Radio Awards - believes that despite the challenges of the ongoing lockdown, the “quality of entries received has been remarkable considering the circumstances of Covid-19 and remote working. We congratulate the radio industry on their hard work and perseverance in delivering valuable content to their listeners and ensuring that radio remains one of South Africa’s foremost media choices.”

The Radio Awards entries were adjudicated by a panel of 40 judges and reviewed by BDO South Africa, auditors of The Radio Awards. Entries for this year’s awards were required to be broadcast on FM or AM, (and in the online radio category) between 1 January 2020 and 31 December 2020.

Finalists

Afternoon Drive Presenter
Campus
TUKS FM 107.2Taste Champagne
TUKS FM 107.2Duane Jeffery Van Wyk
TUKS FM 107.2Tshepi
UJFM 95.4Bolele Polisa
Voice Of WITS FMAnthony Teixeira
Community
Groot FM 90.5Ruben Delmage
Hot 91.9FMSimon Parkinson
Radio Helderberg 93.6FMAnele Du Plessis
Sedibeng FMHappy Mofokeng
Westside FMGuy At
PBS
Ikwekwezi FMBiziwe Masango
Motsweding FMLucky LTK Komanisi
Radio 2000Ntombi Meso (nee Phiri)
Thobela FMThabo Wa Mo-Afrika
Umhlobo Wenene FMAmaza Ntshanga
Commercial
5FMNick Hamman
Jacaranda FMRian Van Heerden
Kaya FMSizwe Dhlomo
Radio 702John Perlman
Afternoon Drive Show
Campus
PUKFM 93.6PUKFM DRIVE
SMU FM 97.1The Ultimate Morning Experience
SMU FM 97.1The Fastlane
TUKS FM 107.2The TUKS FM Drive Show
UJFM 95.4UJFM Drive
Community
Hot 91.9FMThe Big Joburg Drive
Radio KC 107.7 FMKC Drive
Pretoria FMKlankkoerant Laatmiddag
Pretoria FMMiddag met MD
Radio Helderberg 93.6FMCruise Control
PBS
IkwekweziAmathunzi Anabile Afternoon Drive Show(AAADS)
Motsweding FMGotetsa Mosha
Radio 2000The Glenzito Super Drive
Ukhozi FMSisonke Drive
Umhlobo Wenene FMBEE (Breakfast Eyondlayo Ekuseni)
Commercial
5FM5 Drive
East Coast RadioStacey and J Sbu
Heart FMThe O'Connor Drive
Jacaranda FMThe Scenic Drive with Rian
Radio 702702 Drive with JOhan Perlman
Breakfast Show Presenter
Campus
PUKFM 93.6Charonike Nel
PUKFM 93.6Khanyisile Mahlangu
TUKS FM 107.2Venita
UJFM 95.4Nick Explicit
Voice Of WITS FMGoitse Lelaka
Community
HOT 91.9FMJeremy Mansfield
Izwi Lomzansi FMMxolisi "Stressless" Mhlongo
Radio Cape Pulpit 729AMBraadley Kirsten
Radio LaeveldPieter Malan
PBS
Lotus FMO'Neil Nair
Lotus FMShaastra Nagesar (co-host)
Radio 2000Bongani Mtolo
Thobela FMMankoko Baby
Thobela FMLenny T Legodi
Umhlobo Wenene FMPastor
Commercial
947Anele Mdoda
Algoa FMWayne Hart
Jacaranda FMMartin Bester
Kaya FMDavid O'Sullivan
Metro FMMoeto 'MoFlava' Tsiki
Radio 702Bongani Bingwa
Breakfast Show
Campus
Kovsie FM 97.0#MonateFelaBreakfast
PUKFM 93.6Big Bang Breakfast
SMU FM 97.1Saturday Sunrise Sensation
TUKS FM 107.2The TUKS FM Breakfast Show
UJFM 95.4UJFM Breakfast with Nick Explicit
Voice Of WITS FMThe Mainswitch
Community
Alex FMThe Kick Start
Bay FM 107.9Breakfast in the Bay
HOT 91.9FMMansfiel in the Morning
Inanda 88.4 FMThe Rise & Rock Breakfast Show
Motheo FMThe Lit Breakfast Show
PBS
Lotus FMThe Breakfast Express
Radio 2000The Take Off
SAFMSAFM Sunrise
Thobela FMDitlalemeso
Umhlobo Wenene FMBEE (Breakfast Eyondlayo Ekuseni)
Commercial
947Anele and The Club
East Coast RadioDarren, Keri and Sky Show
Jacaranda FMBreakfast with Martin Bester
KFM 94.5KFM Mornings with Darren, Sherlin and Sibs
Radio 702702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa
Best Internet Radio Show
Combined
East Coast GoldDamon Beard on East Coast Gold
East Coast GoldThe More Music Breakfast Show
KAYA FMThe Arts Report
Massiv MetroThe Weekend Special
Quintessential ZAQuintessential Underground
Business and Finance Show
Combined
Kaya FMKaya Bizz with Gugulethu Mfuphi
Metro FMMetro FM Talk with Ayabonga
Radio 702 & Cape Talk 567The Money Show
TUKS FM 107.2The Black Umbrella Business Show
Community Project
Campus
TUKS FM 107.2Global Network Outreach Programme
TUKS FM 107.2Mental Matters
TUKS FM 107.2Sends a Dream to Space
Community
Groot FM 90.5Jou Mense My Mense
Hot 91.9FMHot Cares Christmas Wish
Hot 91.9FMHot 91.9FM Teddython
Hot 91.9FMMansfield in the Morning
Radio Tygerberg104FMGod is Able, Day Zero Cancelled
PBS
StationShow/Project
Lotus FMThe Breakfast Express
Radio 2000Brunch with Reggie
Thobela FMDitlalemeso
Thobela FMMoswa Le Bokamoso
Commercial
Algoa FMThe Virtual Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer
Jacaranda FMBreakfast with Martin Bester
Jacaranda FMGoof Morning Angels - Breakfast with Marting Bester
KFM 94.5KFM Teacher of the Year
Content Producer
Campus and Community Combined
Ekurleni FMThe Frontline with Zandi Wardle
Radio KC 107.7 FMKC At Work
Radio KhweziSakha Isizwe
Radio KhweziSicobelelana Ngolwazi
Voice of WITS FMThe Covid report
Voice OF WITS FMThe Mainswitch
PBS
Lotus FMThe Breakfast Express
SAFMSAFM Facts of Faith
ThobelaMoremogolo
Ukhozi FMIsidlo Sasekuseni
Commercial
East Coast RadioDarren, Keri and Sky Show
Gagasi FMIndaba with Alex
Jacaranda FMBreakfast with Martin Bester
KFM 94.5KFM Mornings with Darren, Sherling and Sibs
Power 98.7Power Talk
Daytime Show
Campus
PUKFM 93.6Flashback friday
PUKFM 93.6On The Go
TUKS FM 107.209:00 TO 12:00 with Tshepi
TUKS FM 107.2TUKS FM Top 40
UJFM 95.4The Ego Trip
Voice of WITS FMThat Lunch Show
Community
Groot FM 90.5Lunch Punch
Hot 91.9FMLunch with Murrel
Hot 91.9FMThe Mark Pilgrim
Inanda 88.4 FMIsivubela Isiswe
Radio LaeveldDie Pappachef Show
PBS
Lotus FMThe Lunch Break
Radio 2000Radio 2000
Thobela FMSedibeng
Tru FMThe Midday Frequency
Umhlobo Wenene FMSJL (Sijik'ilanga)
Commercial
947Andy Maqondwana
Cape Talk 567 AMLunch with Pippa Hudson
East Coast RadioVic Naidoo on East Coast Radio
Metro FMLunch with Thomas & Pearl
Radio 702The Azania Mosaka Show
Drama Programme
Combined
Fine Music RadioOut of the Shadows - The Peace Trees of Hiroshima
KFM 94.5KFM Mornings with Darren, Sherlin and Sibs
KFM 94.5The Flash Drive with Carl and Zoe
Raio KhweziIsalakutshelwa
RSGBloedmaan
Field News Reporter
Combined
East Coast RadioEast Coast Radio Newswatch -The Trial of the Verulam father accused of raping his 11-year old stepdaughter hundreds of times - Nushera Raisa Soodyal
East Coast RadioEast Coast Radio Newswatch - Covid-19 Coverage - KZN-2020 - Nushera Raisa Soodyal
Eyewitness NewsEWN News Bulletins - Ahmed Kajee
Eyewitness NewsSpecial Anti-robbery Squad Field Reporter - Veronica Makhoali
Power 98.7Power 98.7 - Khomotso Mabelane
Multi-channel Promotion
Combined
5FMWomen's Mont, So What!!
Smile 90.4FMSmile 90.4FM'S Live Inside & Win the Ride
Smile 90.4FMSmile Breakfast Challenge Thursdays
TUKS FM 107.2TUKS FM Sends a Dream to Space
TUKS FM 107.2TUKS FM Presents The Rise
Music Show
Campus
TUKS FM 107.2TUKS FM House Culture
UJFM 95.4UJFM Top 30
Voice of WITS FMI Vow To Trip U
Voice of WITS FMVOWFM Top 40
Voice of WITS FMThe Global Love Experience
Community
Ekurhuleni FMTop 40
Groot FM 90.55to9 met Annelie
Inanda 88.4 FMThe Urban Chart Show
Pheli FMEzodumo
Pheli FMHip Hop Corner
PBS
Lotus FMThe Lunch Break
Radio 2000Better Together
Umhlobo Wenene FMAbahlali Abangalaliyo
Umhlobo Wenene FMUmvulo We Jazz
Commercial
947947 Top 40
Good Hope FMThe Hit 30
Jacaranda FMHigh School Classics with Barney Simon
Kaya FMKaya Drive with Sizwe Dhlomo
Metro FMSounds and Stuff Like That
News and Actuality Show
Campus an Community Combined
Groot FM 90.5Groot Trauma
Pretoria FMKlankKoerant Laatmiddag
Radio KhweziSakha Isizwe
Voice of WITS FMITalk Youth
Voice of WITS FMBreaking Ground
Voice of WITS FMThe Covid Report
Voice of WITS FMDrama for Life Lifebeats
Zululand FMEzinoju
PBS
Lesedi FMMathumisa Show
SAFMSAFM Facts of Faith
SAFMSAFM Sunrise
Umhlobo Wenene FMIngcebiso Ngezomthetho
Commercial
Cape Talk 567 AMThe Midday Report with Lester Kiewet
Gagasi FMIndaba with Alex
Kaya FMThe Law Report with Michael Motsoeneng-Bill
RADIO 702The Aubrey Masango Show
Rise FMThe Emancipation with Pretty D
News Bulletin Reader
Campus
StationNewsreader
Madibaz RadioBulelani Nonyukela
PUKFM 93.6Tsego Motsepe
TUKS FM 107.2Reece Lenting
TUKS FM 107.2Naomi Kobbie
UJFM 95.4Dominic Majola
Community
StationNewsreader
Groot FM 90.5Nina Coetzer
Groot FM 90.5Annelie Bouwer
Hot 91.9FMRagani Archery
Hot 91.9FMMathapelo Moloi
Hot 91.9FMKeorapetse Hlope
Motheo FMGaopalelwe Jasson
PBS
StationNewsreader
Lotus FMTracy Valaydham
Motsweding FMDimakatso Motaung
Radio 2000Khumbuzile Thabete
SAFMNonmsa Mdhluli
SAFMKirat Lalla
Commercial
StationShow Name
5FM5 Drive
947Anele and The Club
Kaya FMKaya Breakfast
Radio 702Afternoon Drive with John Perlman
Smile 90.4FMNews That Cape Town Needs To Know, Now
YFMYFM
Night-Time Show
Campus
PUKFM 93.6Local Top 30
TUKS FM 107.2Business Talk with Lennox
TUKS FM 107.219:00 TO 21:00 with Lennox
UJFM 95.4Novel Leiser
Voice of WITS FMRecruitment Agency
Community
Aganang FMTsa Se Garona
Fine Music RadioThe Love Doctor
Hot 91.9FMLate Nights with Treasure Tshabalala
Radio Helderberg 93.6FMWeeknights with Lindi
Radio KhweziSakha Isizwe Show
PBS
Lotus FMThe Night Cafe Radio Show Monday-Thursday
SAFMSAFM Facts of Faith
Thobela FMMoremogolo
Umhlobo Wenene FMAbahlali Abangalaliyo
Commercial
East Coast RadioEarly Breakfast with Mike V
East Coast Radio7 to 10 with Minnie Ntuli
Gagasi FMIndaba Lifestyle
Kaya FMThe Law report with Michael Motsoeneng-Bill
Metro FMThe 4AM Club
Podcast
Combined
Eyewitness NewsHaunted
Fine Music RadioUnder the Kilt
Hot 91.9FMMansfield in the Morning
IndependentThe Airpod with Tshepi
Volume (Podcasting Company)Alibi: Laduma High
Promotions Stunt/Event
Campus
Kovsie FM 97.0#MonateFelaBreakfast
TUKS FM 107.2TUKS FM'S Global Network Outreach Programme
TUKS FM 107.2TUKS FM Sends a Dream to Space
TUKS FM 107.2TUKS FM Presents The Rise
Voice of WITS FMRecrutiment Agency
Community
Groot FM 90.5Braai-Day
Hot 91.9FMHot 91.9FM
Hot 91.9FMMansfield in the Morning & The Big Joburg Drive
Pretoria FMKlankkoerant Bylaag
Radio Tygerberg 104FMJerusalema Dance and Birthday
PBS
Lesedi FMLesedi FM
Radio 2000Radio 2000
Thobela FMMoswa Le Bokamoso
Ukhozi FMUkhozi FM
Commercial
Algoa FMAlgoa FM Gret Deal Promotion
East Coast RadioEast Coast Drive with Bongani and Mags
KFM 94.5The Flash Drive with Carl and Zoe
KFM 94.5KFM Teacher of the Year
Radio Documentary
Combined
Bush Radio 89.5FMConnected 2 Jazz
Eyewitmess NewsInside EWN - Power Struggle: Orange Farm Residents
Kaya FMKaya Breakfast
Pretoria FMKlankkoerant
Radio 702Inside EWN
Radio Innovation
Combined
5FM5FM
Cape Talk 567Big Breakfast Broadcast with Refilwe Moloto
Jacaranda FMBreakfast with Martin Bester
KFM 94.5KFM Mornings with Darren, Shirlin and Sibs
KFM 94.5All Shows
Radio 702702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa
Sports Presenter
Combined
Good Hope FMDalin Oliver
Heart FMNick Feinberg
Hot 91.9FMJohn Wallnad
Lotus FMO'Neil Nair
RSGJody Hendricks
Sports Show
Campus and Community
Barberton Community RadioSports Complex
Groot FM 90.5#Slatdiesport
Hot 91.9FMHot Sport
Inanda 88.4 FMExclusive Sports Hour
Voice of The Cape 91.3 FMInside Sport
PBS
Motsweding FMMabaleng
Radio 2000The Touchline with Romy Titus
RSGRSG SPORT MET JODY HENDRICKS
SAFMSAFM SPORT ON
UMHLOBO WENENE FMEZEMIDLALO
COMMERCIAL
HEART FMFEINBERG ON FOOTBALL
HEART FMSUPER SATURDAY
METRO FM & RADIO 2000MARAWA SPORTS WORLDWIDE
RISE FMRISE FM IN 60 MINUTES SPORT
STATION IMAGING
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
ALEX FM
GROOTFM 90.5
HOT 91.9FM
INANDA 88.4 FM
KOPANONG FM
UJFM 95.4
VOICE OF WITS FM
PBS
LESEDI FM
RADIO 2000
UKHOZI FM
UMHLOBO WENENE FM
COMMERCIAL
5FM
JACARANDA FM
KFM 94.5
METRO FM
POWER 98.7
TRAFFIC PRESENTER
COMBINED
GAGASI FMCLARISSA MFEKA
GROOTFM 90.5FRANCOIS VAN RENSBURG
KAYA FMJULIET JOSEPH
KFM 94.5SHERLIN BARENDS
METRO FMROB BYRNE
WEEKEND RADIO SHOW
CAMPUS
TUKS FM 107.2WEEKEND LIFE WITH KEA
TUKS FM 107.2TUKS FM WEEKEND BREAKFAST
UJFM 95.4THE WARM PARTY
VOICE OF WITS FMI VOW TO TRIP U
VOICE OF WITS FMTHE GLOBAL LOVE EXPERIENCE
COMMUNITY
GROOTFM 90.5GISTER SE GROTES
HOT 91.9FMSATURDAY BREAKFAST WITH ROB VEGA
HOT 91.9FMTHE CLASSIC COUNTDOWN WITH KEVIN SAVAGE
HOT 91.9FMCLUB CLASSICS WITH LLOYD MADURAI
RADIO LAEVELDDIE PAPPACHEF SHOW
PBS
LOTUS FMBOLLYWOOD BILLBOARD
RADIO 2000BRUNCH WITH REGGIE
TRUFMTRUFM TOP 30
COMMERCIAL
EAST COAST RADIOWEEKEND LATE-NIGHTS WITH OWEN CRAFFORD
GOOD HOPE FMTHE HIT 30
JACARANDA FMWEEKENDS WITH KENZY
KFM 94.5THE KFM TOP40 WITH CARL WASTIE
METRO FMTHEWKNDR
MOST VOTES
HOT 91.9FM
RADIO KHWEZI
LIGWALAGWALA FM
OVERVAAL STEREO 96.1
PRETORIA FM
MOST LOYAL LISTENERS
GROOTFM 90.5
HOT 91.9FM
OVERVAAL STEREO 96.1
PRETORIA FM
RADIO KHEWZI

Finalists in the special nomination categories - Station Manager’s Choice, the Bursary Award, Bright Stars and Hall of Fame inductees, as well as the Station of the Year category, will be announced on 23 June 2021.

Eighty one awards will be presented during The Radio Awards virtual winners’ announcement that will stream via digital channels on 16 July 2021 at 3pm.

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