Winners Announced for the 2024 Telkom Radio Awards (Full List)

Winners Announced for the 2024 Telkom Radio Awards (Full List)

The much-anticipated 2024 Telkom Radio Awards finalists have been unveiled, showcasing nominees in major categories such as Station of the Year, MyStation Most Votes, Most Loyal Listeners, Hall of Fame, Bright Star, and the Station Manager’s Choice award.

This year’s ceremony will take place on Saturday, November 30, 2024, in Sandton, Johannesburg, where a total of 85 awards will be presented to honor excellence in the radio industry.

Celebrating a Century of South African Radio

As the 14th edition of the Telkom Radio Awards, this year’s event coincides with a historic milestone: 100 years of radio broadcasting in South Africa. The awards recognize outstanding contributions across various categories, including Campus, Community, Public Broadcasting (PBS), Commercial, Podcast, and Internet Radio sectors.

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The judging process involved a panel of over 50 esteemed experts, with BDO South Africa acting as the official auditors to ensure fairness and transparency. Eligible entries for the awards were required to have aired on FM or AM between April 1, 2022, and March 31, 2024, excluding the Internet Radio category.


2024 Telkom Radio Awards Finalists

Station of the Year Finalists

Campus Radio:

  • Vow FM
  • Tuks FM 107.2
  • Tshwane FM
  • UJFM 95.4
  • MFM 92.6

Community Radio:

  • Khwezi Link FM
  • 91.9
  • GrootFM 90.5
  • Fine Music Radio

Public Broadcasting Service (PBS):

  • Lesedi FM
  • Umhlobo Wenene FM
  • TruFM
  • SAFM
  • Ukhozi FM

Commercial Radio:

  • 702
  • KFM 94.5
  • 5FM
  • Good Hope FM
  • Hot 102.7 FM

MyStation Most Votes Finalists

  • 947 (94.7 Highveld Stereo)
  • Hot 102.7
  • Pretoria FM
  • 104.2 FM (Radio Pretoria)
  • RSG / Radiosondergrense
  • Ukhozi FM

Hall of Fame Inductees

The Hall of Fame celebrates industry legends who have made significant contributions to the world of radio. The 2024 inductees are:

  • Jill Stewart
  • Eon Devos
  • Simon Parkinson
  • Darren Scott
  • Nick Grubb

Bright Star Award Finalists

Recognizing young professionals under 30 who have demonstrated remarkable potential, the nominees are:

  • Yonaka Theledi
  • Jodell Tantij
  • Thato Moloto
  • Jan Willem Lotz
  • Ndivho Makhwanya
  • Chloe Van Rooyen

Station Manager’s Choice Finalists

Acknowledging exceptional leadership and innovation in station management, this year’s finalists include:

  • Lillian Tau
  • Leith Smith
  • Christopher Francis
  • Phakamani Mkhwanazi
  • Florina Sebola

A Landmark Event for South African Radio

The Telkom Radio Awards not only celebrate current achievements but also inspire future generations of radio professionals. With 100 years of rich broadcasting history, the awards highlight the industry’s evolution and its pivotal role in shaping public discourse, entertainment, and culture.

The 2024 event promises to be an unforgettable evening of recognition and celebration. Stay tuned to see which stations and individuals take home the coveted awards.

Opeyemi Alalade
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