The radio station says that Jodell Tantij, Host of the 5 Takeover on Sundays from 10:00 to 14:00 and Yonaka Theledi, News Anchor on 5 Mid Mornings with Stephanie Be, from Monday to Friday from 9:00 to midday, were announced as Bright Star inductees.
5FM and Good Hope FM PCS Combo Business Manager, Masixole Mdingane, says, "5FM has always been known as a station that is for the youth, by the youth, on trend, in the know, unafraid and engaging — bringing the VIBE to SA's biggest young movers and shakers. Celebrating multiple public vote accolades in recent times, along with these nominations, especially Station of the Year, show that it's more than just talk. A fiery spirit, the best youth talent in the world, finely curated content, top tunes and packed events deliver the only thing that really matters in radio: An engaged and moved audience, and solid ROI for clients. It's legendary radio, Ampli5ed."
5FM concludes that its Radio Awards nominations comprise:
- Station of the Year
- Best Afternoon Drive Presenter: Nick Hamman
- Best Afternoon Drive Show: The Roger Goode Show on 5
- Best Content Producer: Mike Bower, 5 Drive
- Best Multi-Channel Promotion: The Roger Goode Experience
- Best Music Show: The Top 40 on 5 with Nick Archibald
- Best Weekend Radio Show: 5 Weekend Breakfast with Tshepi
- Best Promotions Stunt / Event: The Great Radio Takeover — World Radio Day
- Best Promotions Stunt / Event: The Roger Goode Experience
- Best Radio Innovation: 5 Drive War Cry Championship
- Best Station Imaging: 5FM — Apli5 Manifesto Launch
- Best Station Imaging: Ampli5 Manifesto — Ampli5 Your City Frequency
- Best Traffic Presenter: Yonaka Theledi, 5 Drive
- Best Sport Bulletin Reader: Xoli Zondo, 5 Breakfast, and
- Best Traffic Presenter: Marli van Eeden, 5 Breakfast.
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