OFM programme manager Tim Thabethe says that the O-dition is a gesture and opportunity to offer someone the chance at a career in media, which they may have always dreamed of.

"OFM took the time to travel Central South Africa extensively to find the person who would ultimately be the next voice on OFM, and the journey to find this individual was very rewarding," adds Thabethe.

The panel of judges has selected five finalists, who will vie for the grand prize worth R50 000. The award also includes the following:
  • R10 000 cash
  • a laptop
  • a media practitioner broadcast kit
  • a three-month presenter contract, and
  • mentorship from OFM's current presenters.

The five finalists will showcase their presenting talent live on air from Wednesday, 1 to Friday, 3 March. These five finalists are as follows:
  1. Michael Ndabandaba (26) from Klerksdorp, who will join Nico van der Westhuizen and the team on the Joyride (15:00 - 18:00) on Wednesday, 1 March.
  2. Anny Bruyns (37) from Bloemfontein will be broadcasting along with Yolanda Maartens on Mid-Morning Magic (09:00 - midday) on Thursday, 2 March.
  3. Janrie de Lange (28) from Welkom will join Pulane Nel-Sekepe in the studio during At Lunch (12:00 - 15:00) on Thursday, 2 March.
  4. Cavall Burgess (45) from Kimberley will join Yolanda Maartens on Mid-Morning Magic (09:00 - midday) on Friday 3 March.
  5. Tatum Williams (31) from Bloemfontein will join Pulane Nel-Sekepe in the studio during At Lunch (midday - 15:00) on Friday, 3 March.

On Friday, 3 March, from 15:00, OFM's listeners can vote for their favourite O-dition presenter through the station's Telegram channel. Voting will end at 23:59 on Monday, 6 March.

The Good Morning Breakfast Show (06:00 - 09:00) will announce the winner on Wednesday, 8 March.

For more information, visit www.ofm.co.za. You can also follow OFM on Facebook, Twitter or on Instagram.