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OFM renews media sponsorship with the Suzuki Griquas

───   08:50 Tue, 10 Mar 2026

OFM renews media sponsorship with the Suzuki Griquas  | News Article

Central South Africa’s leading commercial radio station, OFM, is proud to announce the renewal of its media partnership and sponsorship with the Suzuki Griquas rugby team, the reigning Currie Cup champions.

The renewed agreement strengthens a long-standing relationship between two iconic brands that share deep roots in Central South Africa. As defending Currie Cup champions, the Suzuki Griquas continue to inspire rugby fans across the region with their resilience, determination, and championship pedigree – values that align closely with OFM’s commitment to excellence and community upliftment.

Through this partnership, OFM will continue to bring supporters closer to the action with exclusive interviews and match coverage throughout the rugby season. Listeners can look forward to comprehensive coverage across OFM’s platforms, celebrating every tackle, try, and triumph.

Nick Efstathiou, CEO of Central Media Group, OFM’s parent company, says: "Central Media Group is thrilled to witness the continued partnership between the Suzuki Griquas and OFM. This renewal is more than just a sponsorship; it’s a commitment to the 'Peacock Blues' and the entire Northern Cape community. Having seen the team lift the Currie Cup trophy last year, it’s clear that the synergy between OFM and the Suzuki Griquas' grit is a winning formula. We are dedicated to bringing the roar of the Suzuki Stadium to our listeners. We are incredibly proud to support a team that embodies the spirit of Central South Africa, and we look forward to another season of champion performances."

According to Anchen Lintvelt, OFM’s sales and marketing manager, “OFM is so proud of what the Suzuki Griquas have achieved during the past season. We are looking forward to another year of great success and many more victories, together. It is an absolute honour to be their media sponsor once again and to make sure all the “pou-blou” fans are up to date with the latest news and results from the Suzuki Griquas!”

The Suzuki Griquas have once again cemented their status as a powerhouse in South African rugby, and this renewed sponsorship ensures that OFM remains at the heart of the action, supporting the team both on and off the field.

Together, OFM and the Suzuki Griquas look forward to another thrilling season filled with unforgettable moments and continued success.

For more info, contact marketing@ofm.co.za.

ENDS

Who is OFM?

In the heartland of South Africa, there’s a medium that moves people to action. OFM crafts the soundtrack to living in the Free State, Northern Cape, North West and southern Gauteng.

This region is rich in minerals and renewable energy, but its greatest treasure is its people. For decades, ‘ordinary’ individuals from Central South Africa have achieved the extraordinary — from the birth of a liberation movement in Bloemfontein, to Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s beginnings in Klerksdorp, to Africa’s first astronaut, Mark Shuttleworth from Welkom.

Here, resilience fuels remarkable moments: a University of the Free State medical student crowned Miss World, the Griquas lifting the Currie Cup after 55 years. And every day, countless unsung heroes continue that legacy. We meet them where they are — as fans greet OFM’s cheerful yellow fleet criss-crossing the region for activations and outside broadcasts.

In a place where community defines quality of life, ‘stronger together’ isn’t just a saying — it’s a way of being. When need arises, Central South Africa shows up. In October, our listeners helped raise R1.2 million for CANSA. A one-day radiothon generated R300 000 to give the elderly and children a warmer winter in July.

We celebrate the lighter side too. Milk-tart mania swept through the region during our “melktert meesters” fun – leaving shelves bare, and on Heritage Day, our audience settled the braaibroodjie debate — traditional wins. And, OFM CLOSET, home of the famous “bakkie arm,” brings playfulness to life with punchy slogan merchandise.

As the leading commercial station in Central South Africa, OFM delivers not only entertainment but essential information to guide daily life and business.

Agriculture is the backbone of this region. Its world-class produce — lamb, beef, grapes, citrus, cherries, nuts and more — is enjoyed across the globe. OFM’s heart beats agri. We know when the rains delay, when disease impacts value chains, and when farmers need us to stand with them. We even helped one farmer “go for gold in the green” with a new John Deere tractor.

OFM is the sound of NAMPO Harvest Day, the largest agricultural expo in the southern hemisphere, attracting 800 exhibitors and 100 000 visitors over four days.

We don’t just broadcast to Central South Africa - we serve and we celebrate it.

Four provinces. Three hundred thousand listeners. On air and online another three hundred thousand streamed connections, with 250 000 social media followers.

One heartbeat that connects it all.

OFM - the sound of your life.

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OFM hernu mediaborgskap met die Suzuki Griekwas

 Sentraal-Suid-Afrika se toonaangewende kommersiële radiostasie, OFM, is trots om die hernuwing van sy mediavennootskap en borgskap met die Suzuki Griekwas-rugbyspan, die heersende Curriebeker-kampioene, aan te kondig.

Die hernude ooreenkoms versterk 'n gevestigde verhouding tussen twee ikoniese handelsmerke wat diep wortels in Sentraal-Suid-Afrika deel. As verdedigende Curriebeker-kampioene inspireer die Suzuki Griekwas steeds rugbyondersteuners regoor die streek met hul veerkragtigheid, vasberadenheid en kampioenskap-stamboom – waardes wat aansluit by OFM se toewyding aan uitnemendheid en gemeenskapsopheffing.

Deur hierdie vennootskap sal OFM ondersteuners nader aan die aksie bring met eksklusiewe onderhoude en wedstryddekking regdeur die rugbyseisoen. Luisteraars kan uitsien na omvattende dekking regoor OFM se platforms, wat elke duikslag, drie en triomf vier.

Nick Efstathiou, die uitvoerende hoof van Central Media Group, OFM se moedermaatskappy, sê: "Central Media Group is verheug om die voortgesette vennootskap tussen die Suzuki Griekwas en OFM te aanskou. Hierdie hernuwing is meer as net 'n borgskap; dit is 'n verbintenis tot die 'Peacock Blues' en die hele Noord-Kaapse gemeenskap. Nadat ons die span verlede jaar die Curriebeker-trofee sien lig het, is dit duidelik dat die sinergie tussen OFM en die Suzuki Griekwas se deursettingsvermoë 'n wenformule is. Ons is daartoe verbind om die gebrul van die Suzuki-stadion na ons luisteraars te bring. Ons is ongelooflik trots om 'n span te ondersteun wat die gees van Sentraal-Suid-Afrika beliggaam, en ons sien uit na nog 'n seisoen van kampioenprestasies."

Volgens Anchen Lintvelt, OFM se verkoops- en bemarkingsbestuurder, “OFM is so trots op wat die Suzuki Griekwas gedurende die afgelope seisoen bereik het. Ons sien uit na nog 'n jaar van groot sukses en baie meer oorwinnings, saam. Dit is 'n absolute eer om weereens hul mediaborg te wees en om seker te maak dat al die ‘pou-blou’-ondersteuners op hoogte bly van die jongste nuus en resultate van die Suzuki Griekwas!”

Die Suzuki Griekwas het weereens hul status as 'n kragbron in Suid-Afrikaanse rugby verstewig, en hierdie hernude borgskap verseker dat OFM in die hart van die aksie bly en die span op en van die veld af ondersteun.

Saam sien OFM en die Suzuki Griekwas uit na nog 'n opwindende seisoen gevul met onvergeetlike oomblikke en volgehoue sukses.

Vir meer inligting, kontak marketing@ofm.co.za.

EINDE

Wie is OFM?

In die hartjie van Suid-Afrika is ’n medium wat mense in beweging bring. OFM skep die klankbaan vir die lewe in die Noord-Kaap, Noordwes, Suid-Gauteng en die Vrystaat.

Dié streek is ryk aan minerale en hernieubare energie, maar sy waardevolste bate is sy inwoners. Dekades reeds behaal “gewone” mense uit Sentraal-Suid-Afrika buitengewone prestasies – van die ontstaan van die vryheidstryd in Bloemfontein, tot aartsbiskop Desmond Tutu se geboorte in Klerksdorp en dié van Afrika se eerste ruimtevaarder, Mark Shuttleworth, in Welkom.

Hier lei deursettingsvermoë tot onvergeetlike oomblikke: ’n mediese student van die Universiteit van die Vrystaat dra die Mej. Wêreld-kroon; die Griekwas hou die Curriebeker omhoog ná 55 jaar. En elke dag sit tallose onbesonge helde dié tradisie voort. Ons kom hulle teë waar hulle ook al is, wanneer aanhangers van OFM ons vloot geel voertuie opgewonde begroet tydens aktiverings en buite-uitsendings dwarsoor ons gebied.

Hier waar samesyn ’n mens se lewensgehalte bepaal, is “samehorigheid” nie net ’n woord nie, dis ’n lewenswyse. As die nood druk, bring Sentraal-Suid-Afrikaners hul kant. In Oktober het ons luisteraars R1,2 miljoen vir Kansa help insamel. Tydens ’n eendaagse radiothon in Julie is R300 000 ingesamel om kinders en bejaardes teen die winterkoue te help pantser.

Ons vier ook die ligter sy. Melktertkoors het die streek beetgepak tydens ons prettige Melktertmeesters, en op Erfenisdag het ons gehoor die braaibroodjiegeskil besleg: tradisioneel kraai koning. Intussen maak OFM Closet, die tuiste van die bekende bakkie-arm, die lewe pret met pittige slagspreuke op alles van sokkies tot T-hemde.

As Sentraal-Suid-Afrika se voorste handelsradiostasie bied OFM nie net vermaak nie, maar ook belangrike inligting vir die alledaagse lewe en sakewêreld.

Landbou is die ruggraat van ons streek. Produkte van wêreldgehalte – soos lams- en beesvleis, druiwe, kersies en neute – word in alle uithoeke van die wêreld geniet. Die landboubedryf is ons hartklop. Ons weet wanneer die reën wegbly, wanneer siektes die waardeketting benadeel en wanneer produsente hulp nodig het. Ons het selfs ’n boer gehelp om “in groen na goud te reik” met ’n nuwe John Deere-trekker.

OFM is die klank van NAMPO Oesdag, die grootste landbou-ekspo in die suidelike halfrond met 800 uitstallers waarheen 100 000 besoekers oor vier dae stroom.

Ons saai nie net uit na Sentraal-Suid-Afrika nie, ons vier en dien dié streek.

Vier provinsies. Driehonderdduisend luisteraars op die lug. Aanlyn nog driehonderdduisend wat stroom en ’n kwartmiljoen volgelinge op sosiale media.

Een hartklop wat dit alles saambind.

OFM – die klank van jou lewe.

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