The initial target of R1m was far exceeded through pledges of donations and the ever-popular Bowling for Boobies event, which visited nine towns across Central South Africa this year. Residents of Bloemfontein, Welkom, Bethlehem, Potchefstroom, Vanderbijlpark, Klerksdorp, Vryburg, Hartswater, and Kimberley came together on the bowling greens during October to raise funds for breast cancer awareness and support.
OFM sales and marketing manager Anchen Lintvelt says it would have been impossible to undertake this campaign without the incredible enthusiasm and contributions of listeners.
“We are bringing OFM Pinktober to a close today on a very high note. A huge thank you to everyone who supported this campaign. Thank you to everyone who was part of this journey and to everyone who showed up. Thank you for every donation and every partnership – all of it contributed to the success of Pinktober.
“To Cansa and Reach for Recovery, I would like to say that it is a privilege for us to hand over this money to you. Thank you for the incredible work you do.”
Best of Bloemfontein Readers’ Choice Awards
OFM also walked away with no fewer than five awards at the Best of Bloemfontein – Bloemfontein Courant Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 in October.
Listeners voted OFM Best Radio Station, while Shandor Potgieter was named Best Radio Personality and the Good Morning Breakfast show was voted Best Local Radio Programme. The Music Man was named Best DJ in Bloemfontein, while OFM Closet was voted listeners’ favourite Online Store.
The awards are presented annually to businesses, brands and personalities that make a lasting impression on the community. This marks the 14th consecutive year that OFM has been named Best Radio Station in Bloemfontein at the Best of Bloemfontein Awards.
