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OFM presenter recognised at South African 40 Under 40 Awards

───   06:00 Tue, 06 Oct 2026

OFM presenter recognised at South African 40 Under 40 Awards | News Article

OFM is proud to announce that Good Morning Breakfast presenter Shandor Potgieter has been recognised in the Radio and Journalism category at the South African 40 Under 40 Awards 2026.

The Radio and Journalism category recognises young individuals under the age of 40 who are making a meaningful contribution to broadcasting, journalism and the wider media landscape.

Shandor’s recognition highlights his contribution to radio and journalism, as well as his commitment to storytelling that informs, inspires and connects communities across Central South Africa.

The South African 40 Under 40 Awards celebrate emerging leaders and influential young professionals across a range of industries. Within the media category, the awards recognise radio presenters, journalists, media entrepreneurs and content creators who are helping shape the future of the industry and amplify important voices.

“We are incredibly proud of Shandor and this outstanding recognition,” says Nick Efstathiou, CEO of Central Media Group. “His work consistently demonstrates the values we believe in – quality storytelling and a genuine dedication to serving communities. This award is a well-deserved milestone for Shandor and a credit to the team behind OFM.”

Anchen Lintvelt, OFM’s Sales and Marketing Manager, says the recognition reflects Shandor’s role as an ambassador for both OFM and the region it serves. “This is an amazing award, and OFM as a brand is very proud to be associated with Shandor Potgieter. He is a true brand ambassador for OFM and Central South Africa,” says Lintveldt.

Shandor’s recognition at the South African 40 Under 40 Awards adds to his contribution to the media landscape and reflects OFM’s continued commitment to recognising and celebrating talent that makes an impact in the communities it serves.

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 R1.2m 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 Melktertmeesters 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.


OFM-aanbieder vereer by South African 40 Under 40-toekennings

OFM kondig met trots aan dat Shandor Potgieter, aanbieder van die Good Morning Breakfast-program, vereer is in die kategorie Radio en Joernalistiek by die South African 40 Under 40-toekennings 2026.

Die kategorie Radio en Joernalistiek erken jong individue onder 40 wat 'n betekenisvolle bydrae lewer tot die uitsaaiwese, joernalistiek en die breër medialandskap.

Hierdie erkenning beklemtoon Shandor se bydrae tot radio en joernalistiek, asook sy toewyding aan storievertelling wat gemeenskappe dwarsoor Sentraal-Suid-Afrika inlig, inspireer en saamsnoer.

Die South African 40 Under 40-toekennings vier opkomende leiers en invloedryke jong beroepsmense oor 'n verskeidenheid bedrywe heen. Binne die mediakategorie erken die toekennings omroepers, joernaliste, media-entrepreneurs en inhoudskeppers wat help om die toekoms van die bedryf te vorm en belangrike stemme te laat hoor.

"Ons is ongelooflik trots op Shandor en hierdie uitstekende erkenning," sê Nick Efstathiou, uitvoerende hoof van Central Media Group. "Sy werk weerspieël deurgaans die waardes waarin ons glo – gehalte-storievertelling en 'n opregte toewyding om gemeenskappe te dien. Hierdie toekenning is 'n welverdiende mylpaal vir Shandor en 'n pluimpie vir die span agter OFM."

Anchen Lintvelt, OFM se verkoops-en-bemarkingsbestuurder, sê die erkenning weerspieël Shandor se rol as ‘n ambassadeur vir sowel OFM as die streek wat die stasie bedien. "Dit is 'n wonderlike toekenning, en OFM as handelsmerk is baie trots daarop om met Shandor Potgieter vereenselwig te word. Hy is 'n ware handelsmerkambassadeur vir OFM en Sentraal-Suid-Afrika," sê Lintvelt.

Shandor se erkenning by die South African 40 Under 40-toekennings dra by tot sy bydrae tot die medialandskap en weerspieël OFM se voortdurende verbintenis daartoe om talent te erken en te vier wat 'n verskil maak in die gemeenskappe wat die stasie bedien.

Vir nog inligting, kontak 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.


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