Liberty Radio Awards finalists are announced
19 Mar 2018
The adjudication process for the 2018 Liberty Radio Awards has been concluded. The adjudication panel has sorted through the entries, allocated scores that have been further verified by Mazars, a Chartered Accounting firm, and the finalists for the various categories 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."
"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 & 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."
Congratulations to all the finalists, the winners will be announced and celebrated at the Sandton Convention Centre on Saturday 14th April.
Here is a comprehensive list of the finalists in order of category, and sorted in alphabetical order by station name:
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 Dlhamini |
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 | Joburgs 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? |
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