The Alfred Nzo Community Radio Awards are set to recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements within the local radio industry, including Pondoland Times, nominated for Best Community Newspaper. The awards aim to highlight the talents of presenters, shows, and community initiatives, inspiring excellence and innovation in programming. Nzo FM hopes to boost audience engagement by drawing attention to these notable achievements.
Voting for the awards will open on Friday, October 11, 2024, and close on Friday, November 15, 2024. The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Wild Coast Sun in Mbizana on Friday, November 22, 2024, at 18:00.
Nominees span various categories, including Best Religious Presenter, Best Cultural Presenter, Best Music Show, and Best Local Newspaper, where Pondoland Times is featured. Other categories like Best DJ, Best Sport Team of the Year, and Best Accommodation Facility in Alfred Nzo highlight the broad scope of talent and businesses within the community. The nominees represent diverse talents, from top radio hosts like Aviwe Batyi and DJ Ocean to community leaders and local businesses such as Royal Hotel and Wild Coast Sun.
The event promises to be a celebration of local excellence and community spirit, with winners selected through public voting.