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OFM presenter nominated for Forty Under 40 Award─── 14:44 Fri, 28 Aug 2026
OFM is pleased to announce that Shandor Potgieter, host of the Good Morning Breakfast show, has been officially nominated in the Forty Under 40 Awards in the Journalism category (Radio, TV and Newspaper).
The Forty Under 40 Awards celebrate and honour South Africa’s young go-getters and entrepreneurs across various industries.
Potgieter’s nomination recognises his exceptional contributions to media and broadcasting, as well as his dedication to community engagement and philanthropic initiatives across the region. As a cornerstone of OFM’s morning lineup, Potgieter has earned a reputation for blending sharp wit with purposeful broadcasting, creating radio that is both entertaining and engaging.
Beyond the airwaves, his commitment to community upliftment, demonstrated through initiatives benefiting organisations like Reach for a Dream and the Cancer Association of South Africa, highlights the leadership principles championed by the Forty Under 40 platform.
Central Media Group Chief Executive Officer, Nick Efstathiou, says Potgieter’s nomination is well-deserved. "Shandor’s nomination is proof of his passion, work ethic, and the genuine impact he makes every day both on-air and within our communities. His ability to connect with listeners and leverage his platform for positive change reflects the very best of Central South Africa’s talent. We are exceptionally proud to see his hard work recognised on a national stage,” said Efstathiou.
Public voting for nominees is officially open at fortyunder40.co.za and will run until 30 August 2026. Nominees will gather at the Under Forty Champion Summit on the 3rd of October, where winners across the various categories will be announced during a prestigious awards evening.
For more info, contact marketing@ofm.co.za.
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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, the 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 do not just broadcast to Central South Africa – we serve, and we celebrate it.
Four provinces. Three hundred thousand listeners. On air and online, another 300 000 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 AANBIEDER BENOEM VIR 40 UNDER 40 TOEKENNING
OFM is trots om aan te kondig dat Shandor Potgieter in die 40 Under 40-toekennings in die Joernalistiek-kategorie (Radio, TV en Koerant) benoem is. Potgieter is die aanbieder van OFM se vlagskipprogram, The Good Morning Breakfast.
Die 40 Under 40-toekennings vier en vereer Suid-Afrika se sakedrywers en entrepreneurs in verskeie bedryfskategorieë.
Potgieter se benoeming erken sy uitsonderlike bydrae tot die media en uitsaaiwese, asook sy toewyding aan die gemeenskap en filantropiese projekte regoor die streek. Hy is ‘n staatmaker onder OFM se aanbieders met ‘n skerp humorsin wat sy aanbiedingstyl deurspek. Dit stel hom in staat om ‘n luisterervaring te skep wat vermaaklik en insiggewend is.
Weg van die ateljee is Potgieter passievol oor die gemeenskapbetrokkenheid met ‘n aansteeklike entoesiasme vir welsynsorganisasies soos Reach for a Dream en die Kankervereniging van Suid-Afrika. Dit is natuurlik ‘n belangrike beginsel wat deur die 40 Under 40-platform aangemoedig word.
Central Media Groep Hoof-Uitvoerende Beampte, Nick Efstathiou, sê Potgieter verdien die benoeming dubbel en dwars. "Shandor se benoeming is ‘n uitstekende getuigskrif van sy passie, werksetiek en die werklike impak wat hy daagliks op die lug en binne ons gemeenskappe maak. Sy vermoë om luisteraars aan te gryp en die platform tot sy beskikking te gebruik om positiewe veranderinge teweeg te bring, is ‘n weerspieëling van die beste talent binne Sentraal Suid-Afrika. Ons is baie trots dat sy harde werk nasionaal erken word,” sê Efstathiou.
Die publiek kan tot 30 Augustus 2026 vir alle benoemdes stem op die webwerf by fortyunder40.co.za. Die wenners word genooi na die Under Forty-kampioeneberaad op 3 Oktober, waar die wenners in al die kategorieë by ‘n gala-dinee aangekondig sal word.
Vir nog inligting, stuur e-pos aan marketing@ofm.co.za.
EINDE
Wie is OFM?
In die hartjie van Suid-Afrika is ’n medium wat mense vorentoe laat beweeg. OFM skep die klankbaan vir die lewe in die Vrystaat, Noord-Kaap, Noordwes en Suid-Gauteng.
Dié streek is ryk aan minerale en hernubare 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.
