The Good Morning Breakfast show
Central South Africa wakes up to The Good Morning Breakfast show with Shandor Potgieter, Margaret Whitfield and Johan Walland. Weekday mornings get a fresh start with get-you-ready-to-go music, the latest local news, traffic, sport and loads of fun to give new meaning to the old adage - “rise and shine”.
Shandor, well-known as OFM’s former Mid-Morning Magic presenter, his antics on Wild Weekend, and vocalist for the SA band, ‘Oros in ’n lang glas’, heads up the team along with Margaret, leading the way with traffic, Nadine on news and John with the latest sport updates.
Stay in the know with ‘In Other News’ at 06:45and participate in the ‘Money for Nothing Quiz’ at 07:15.
You can join Shandor, alongside Margaret & John, on the Good Morning Breakfast weekday between 06:00 and 09:00.
Shandor Potgieter’s Bio
For those who haven't yet crossed paths with one of Central South Africa’s favourite sons, meet Shandor Potgieter—an award-winning radio personality, community champion, devoted father, and endurance athlete.
Born in Phalaborwa and raised across South Africa, Shandor’s journey from musician to radio personality began 10 years ago at OFM. His passion for broadcasting and connecting with people has earned him multiple Best of Bloemfontein awards for Favourite Radio Presenter and Favourite Radio Show, a South African Radio Award for Community Project, and a place among the South African 40 Under 40 award winners.
His impact extends far beyond the studio. Once weighing 136 kg and unable to run 500 meters, Shandor transformed his life through fitness, progressing to ultra-endurance challenges and Ironman competitions. His 100 km self-navigated mountain trail race raised more than R350,000 for Reach for a Dream.
A passionate advocate for community upliftment, Shandor continually uses his platform to inspire, unite, and make a difference through radio, charitable initiatives, and community sports.
For Shandor, success isn’t measured by awards, finish lines, or accolades, but by the life touched along the way. Whether behind the microphone or out on the road, his mission remains the same: to inspire people, push boundaries, and leave a lasting impact.
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Margaret Whitfield's Bio
Born and raised on a farm near Viljoenskroon in the Free State, Margaret attended Eunice high school and went on to complete an LLB at the University of the Free State. Her journey through several legal avenues led her to specialise in Liquor Law.
During her varsity and article years, DM Magpie did some club DJing and spinning the decks stuck. Now you’ll find her setting the mood for parties and heating up the dance floor at weddings of which she does 25 to 30 a year!
Lockdown didn’t have her resting on her laurels though, her love for English compelled her to complete a TEFL course to keep busy.
One would not guess that Margaret is a newbie when it comes to radio, maybe proof that all the pretend shows she used to record in her room as a child paid off.
She loves how the medium connects people and hopes to bring across a fresh and honest perspective coupled with some good humour.
When she’s not on the ones and tows, dotting i’s, crossing t’s, or learning new skills, Margaret loves spending time with her Dachshund/Yorkie named ‘Guiness’. She adores finding and listening to new music, hanging out with friends, meeting interesting people and observing society, good wine and coffee in hand.
Small wonder then her favourite quote is from Abraham Lincoln, “Whatever you are, be a good one.”
John Walland's Bio
Veteran presenter John Walland is the sports anchor during The Good Morning Breakfast Show, weekdays 06:00 – 09:00.
This South African Radio Awards-winning content producer and sports presenter is well-known to the industry, having joined 5fm in 1989. John was also appointed Sports Anchor on SABC 2’s AM Today TV Breakfast Show in 1999 and has appeared on M Net’s Super Saturday as a Sports Show Participant. John left 5fm, joined 94.7 Highveld Stereo in 2003 and moved on to Jacaranda FM in 2008. He joined HOT 91.9 FM in 2014.
Furthermore, John is a keen sportsman and has completed numerous Comrades, Two Oceans, London and New York Marathons, as well as Iron Man Triathlons and Cape Cycle tours.
John was fortunate to have interviewed our late, former president Nelson Mandela during his tenure.
