By BAKANG MOKOTO
The much-anticipated 2024 North West Media Awards (NWMA) nominees were announced in Rustenburg on 16 July 2024. The NWMA founder and organiser, Ananius Ndlovu said the awards, which are now in their 6th year, continue to grow with a total of 682 nominations received and 208 nominees shortlisted.
Ndlovu said the nominees represent a wide array of media outlets, including individuals, newspapers, radio stations, private sector and government institutions. He further expressed his excitement about the continued growth of the awards and the encouraging support from investors, partners, and sponsors.
“The North West Media Awards are becoming bigger and better each year. We are thrilled to see a significant number of nominees from community media, highlighting the vital role they play in our society.
“This year’s awards feature 16 categories, with seven categories to be judged and nine categories open to public voting. The judging and voting periods will run from 1 August 2024 to 30 November 2024. The grand awards ceremony will take place at the Orion Safari Hotel in Rustenburg on 6 December 2024,” he said.
Ndlovu added that they invite everyone to participate in the voting process and support their favourite nominees.
For a complete list of nominees and to cast your vote, please visit our official website at www.northwestmediaawards.org.za
Categories:
Judged Categories:
1. Journalist of the Year
2. Photographer of the Year
3. Newspaper of the Year
4. Newsletter of the Year
5. Poloko Tau Investigative News Story of the Year
6. Current Affairs Programme of the Year
7. Communicator of the Year
Voted Categories:
1. Newsreader of the Year
2. Radio Presenter of the Year
3. Sports Presenter of the Year
4. Social media Influencers of the Year
5. Social Media Platform of the Year
6. Online Media House of the Year
7. Radio Programme of the Year
8. Community Radio Station of the Year
9. Radio Producer of the Year
List of Nominees:
RADIO PRESENTER OF THE YEAR
RADIO PRESENTER OF THE YEAR
Name
Radio Station
Name
Radio Station
Kopano Morake
Kgatleng FM
Bickz Mmolotsane
Pulse FM
Aubrey J
Mafisa FM
Bogosi Malefetse
Pulse FM
Boikie Danke
Kgatleng FM
Dani De Bruyn
Pulse FM
Boipelo Matshego
Kgatleng FM
Lebo Mokgatlha
Motsweding FM
Goitseone Keleabetswe Pilane
Madibeng FM
Ofentse Molotsi
Pulse FM
Itumeleng Dithejane
Madibeng FM
Oman Manale
Pulse FM
Kabo Tshukutshwane
Vaaltar FM
Onalenna Kotane
Motsweding FM
Karabo Laden
Kgatleng FM
Tshiamo Tshilonyane
Pulse FM
Katlego Moncho
Vaaltar FM
Kegakilwe
Bojanala FM
Keneilwe Tshweu
Mmabatho FM
Kenny Rams
Mafisa FM
Kgotlhang Omolemo
Kgatleng FM
King Tshipi
Mafisa FM
Lerato Simon Lechaba
Madibeng FM
Lesego Moloko
Mafisa FM
Lesego Waga Phiri
Kgatleng FM
Molefe DMF Dingiswayo
Mafisa FM
Molwantwa John Pheelwane MJP
Mafisa FM
Monyeki Moraka
Kgatleng FM
Motlalepule Mauco
Mmabatho FM
Mpho Manele
Ratlou FM
Mpho Rasego
Mmabatho FM
Mr. Teach
Bokone Bophirima FM
Nkagisang Semelo
Ratlou FM
Nombulelo Filoe Nfebe
Mafikeng FM
Nthabiseng Mkhwanazi
Star FM
Obakeng Mogatusi
Mafisa FM
Obakeng Motsaathebe
Vaaltar FM
Perculiar
NWU FM
Percy B
Madibeng FM
Phemelo Godfrey Mokwena
Vaaltar FM
Pule Patrick Mosimanyana
Ratlou FM
Rapula Mathithibala Seome
Kgatleng FM
Snyman Rankane
Madibeng FM
Tebogo Big T Rakgokong
Mafisa FM
Tebogo Matubi Mokgaone
Madibeng FM
Tekko Mogakatleng
Vaaltar FM
Thabang Sefotho
Kgatleng FM
Tumelo Charlotte Tsienyane
Vaaltar FM
Tumelo Phathudi
Mahikeng FM
Lebogang Pepe
Mahikeng FM
POLOKO TAU INVESTIGATIVE NEWS STORY OF THE YEAR
Name
Institution
Jabu Oa Afrika
SABC
Lizette Labuschagne
SABC
Obakeng Maje
Taung Daily News
Sellwane Khakhau
SABC
RADIO PROGRAMME OF THE YEAR
SUB CATEGORY
Name Of Programme
Radio Station
Name Of Programme
Radio Station
Afro Centre
Madibeng FM
Impulsive Soul
Pulse FM
Afro Sounds
Madibeng FM
Nna Le Wena
Motsweding FM
Bakang Morena
Mafisa FM
Pulse Biz
Pulse FM
Breakfast Ya Fisa
Mafisa FM
Pulse Breakfast
Pulse FM
Fepa Moya
Vaaltar FM
Pulse Brunch
Pulse FM
Garden Of Soul
Mafisa FM
Pulse Drive
Pulse FM
Good Hope Midday Show
Mmabatho FM
Tshimologo
Motsweding FM
Hustler’s Corner
Kgatleng FM
Junksion
Mafisa FM
Mafikeng FM Drive Show
Mafikeng M
Mafisa Drive Thru
Mafisa FM
Menateng
Kgatleng FM
MMM
Madibeng FM
Music For The Masses
Mafisa FM
Re Mmogo The Classy Planet
Star FM
Reggae Sounds
Madibeng FM
Saturday Sports Drive
Mafisa FM
Se Maikutlong
Ratloung FM
Seikokotlelo
Ratlou FM
Setsokotsane
Mafisa FM
Shopping Centre
Mafisa FM
Table Of Love
Mafisa FM
Urban Gospel Show
Madibeng FM
PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
Name
Institution
4 Dream Sellers
Boitumelo Boweni
Dept of Social Development: Dr. KK District Municipality
Karim Mohammed
Otukile Mosimanegape
Office Of The Premier
Poloko Moemi
Ratlou FM
Quinton Ditshwene
Entle Media Production
Sandiso
Hot Ice Productions
Thapelo Morebudi
Sunday Times
Tshepang Maxhovah Gabaphete
The Vryburg Indepent Post
Just 4tos and Graphic Design
NEWSLETTER OF THE YEAR
Name
Institution
Dikgang Tsa Rona
Dept of Social Development: Dr. KK District Municipality
Madibeng News
Madibeng Local Municipality
NWPG Newspaper
Office Of The Premier
Tikologo Media Product
SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM OF THE YEAR
Name
Institution
Mabaleng Sports Centre
Madibeng Local Municipality (FB)
Makgarebe A Mahikeng
Neo Monyai
North West Times
Office Of The Premier
Sista Boss Magazine
Thabang Ditlamelo
Thuba Pelo Mosadi
Tshepo Fout
SOCIAL MEDIA INFLEUNCER OF THE YEAR
Name
Institution
Dimakatso Genkoe
Keonemodimo Nkosi
Lesiba Kgwele
Little Naledi
Mapule Pule
Neo Monyai
Onkgomoditse Mercy Sediti
President Gay
T Max G Communications & Project
Thabang Sefotho
Thabo le Thabang
Tshepo Fout
ONLINE MEDIA HOUSE OF THE YEAR
Name
Institution
Mabaleng Sports Centre
Maftown Online
Moral Regeneration Movement
N14 District FM
North West Times
Phatsima News
Revv Network SA
Sechaba News
Taung Daily News
The Vryburg Independent Post
Thitokgang Media House
COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER OF THE YEAR
Name
Institution
Rustenburg Herald
Bua Mogaetsho
Moretele Magazine
North West On Sunday
Platinum Weekly
Stellalander
Taung Daily News
Vryburg Independent Post
JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR
Name
Institution
Boineelo Kgope
Vaaltar FM
Eugene Jasson
North West On Sunday
Hardy Ranamane
Moretele Community Radio
Jabu Oa Afrika
SABC
Kagiso Mabitsela
North West On Sunday
Lesego Mabote
Mahikeng FM
Lizette Labuschagne
SABC
Lucas Moefe
Mabaleng SportsCentre
Nomzamo Ngcobo
North West On Sunday
Obakeng Maje
Taung Daily News
Olefile Vilakazi
North West On Sunday
Paul Moola
North West On Sunday
Refiloe Seboko
Newzroom Afrika
Sellwane Khakhau
SABC
Thabiso Gasebabalwe
Mahikeng FM
Tshepang Gabaphete
The Vryburg Independent Post
CURRENT AFFAIRS PROGRAMME OF THE YEAR
Name
Institution
Ratlou FM Current Affairs
Ratlou FM
Current Affairs
Mafisa FM
Motlele Wa Dikgang
Ratlou FM
COMMUNICATOR OF THE YEAR
Name
Institution
Thulaganyo Gaserotse
GCIS
Boitumelo Mareume
Rustenburg Local Municipality
Goitseone Mooki
Department Of Health – Dr. KK District
Maphata Molokwane
Department Of Education
Petrus Siko
Dep Social Development
Sebolecwe Shuping
Dep Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation
Tebogo Lekgethwane
Department Of Health
Thapelo Matebesi
Bojanala Platinum District Municipality
Titus
SA Weather Services
COMMUNITY RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR
Name
Institution
Ratlou FM
Bojanala FM
Mafisa FM
Mmabatho FM
Moretele Community Radio
Vaaltar FM
NEWSREADER OF THE YEAR
SUB CATEGORY
Name
Institution
Name
Institution
Boineelo Kgope
Vaaltar FM
Bayo Selogilwe
Motsweding F M
Boitshoko Sejake
Ratlou FM
Bogosi Malefetse
Pulse FM
Cassper Leepile
Mmabatho FM
Dimakatso Genkoe
YOU FM
David Malesela Motaung
Moretele Community Radio
Dimakatso Motaung
Motsweding F M
Dineo Gababoe
Ratlou FM
Keadimilwe Moalusi
SABC TV
Emily Pilane
Kgatleng FM
Hardy Ranamane
Moretele Community Radio
Itumeleng Dithejane
Madibeng FM
Kagiso Modise
Vaaltar FM
Lesego Mabote
Mahikeng FM
Paballo Medupe
Kgatleng FM
Ponatshego Pitse
Madibeng FM
Pulane Rantso
Star FM
Reakantse Kelebogile Mashabane
Madibeng FM
Tshireletso Matlapeng
Mafisa FM
Zandile Mvula
Vaaltar FM
Zodwa Johanna Mbatho
Madibeng FM
RADIO PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
Name
Institution
Boikie Danke
Kgatleng FM
Bogosi Malefetse
Pulse FM
Keneilwe Tshweu
Mmabatho FM
Mpho Rasego
Mmabatho FM
Onkarabetse O-man Monale
Pulse FM
Portia Keameditse
Ratlou FM
Welile Congwane
Vaaltar FM
SPORTS PRESENTER OF THE YEAR OF THE YEAR
SUB CATEGORY
Name
Institution
Name
Institution
Teko Mogokotleng
Vaaltar FM
Mosela Mokgosi
Motsweding FM
Kenneth Moswaane
Kgatleng FM
Olaotse Kepadisa
Motsweding FM
Tebogo Morobane
Mmabatho FM
O-man Manale
Pulse FM
Thabo Malatse
Madibeng FM
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