By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
8 December 2025- SABC News photo-journalist, Jabu oa Afrika won prestigious awards at the North West Media Awards (NWMA) that took place at Rustenburg Civic Centre on Friday. Afrika won Poloko Tau Investigative News Story of the Year award and Journalist of the Year award.
The founder and organiser of the NWMA, Ananias Ndlovu said credible journalism is crucial. Ndlovu said traditional media holds power accountable and ensures transparency.
“The awards were made possible through the support of the North West University (NWU). So, we would like to thank the university for its commitment to media development. Louis Jacobs said the university is committed to uplifting the media sector.
“The North West Media Awards will continue to recognise excellence in journalism, broadcasting, communication and digital media. Special recognition was given to Snyman Rankane and Dr Easy Matjila. The awards were presented by the Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong, executive mayor of Rustenburg Local Municipality, Shiela Mabale-Huma, and Louis Jacobs from the North West University,” he said.
Ndlovu further said Morolong announced that it is now law that 30% of the government advertising budget will be spent on community media.
Winners
Poloko Tau Investigative News Story of the Year:
Jabu Oa Afrika – SABC
Journalist of the Year:
Jabu Oa Afrika – SABC
Communicator of the Year:
Boitumelo Boweni – Department of Social Development, Dr Kenneth Kaunda District
Community Newspaper of the Year:
Klerksdorp Record
Newsletter of the Year:
Dikgang Tsa Rona – Department of Social Development, Dr Kenneth Kaunda District
Photographer of the Year:
Letlhogonolo Moleah – Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality
Community Radio Station of the Year:
NWU FM
Newsreader of the Year – Main Category:
Jane Nku – Vaaltar FM
Newsreader of the Year – Sub-Category:
Bahedile Selogilwe – Motsweding FM
Online Media House of the Year:
MDN TV
Radio Presenter of the Year – Main Category:
Bonolo “Miss Faith” Monaisa – NWU FM
Radio Presenter of the Year – Sub-Category:
Sweetness Motsepe – You FM
Radio Producer of the Year:
Peculiar Ntehelang – NWU FM
Radio Programme of the Year – Main Category:
Meso Ya Moribo – NWU FM
Radio Programme of the Year – Sub-Category:
Party Starter – You FM
Social Media Influencer of the Year:
Roana Grey
Social Media Platform of the Year:
Job Opportunities with Tshepo Fout
Sports Presenter of the Year – Main Category:
Kenneth Moswaane – Kgatleng FM
Sports Presenter of the Year – Sub-Category:
Mosela Mokgosi – Motsweding FM
Current Affairs Programme of the Year:
Tlatlana Ya Dikgang – Kgatleng FM
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