NORTH WEST MEDIA AWARDS 2025 CELEBRATE EXCELLENCE ACROSS SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNALISM, BROADCASTING AND DIGITAL MEDIA

The North West Media Awards 2025 hosted a high-impact ceremony recognising outstanding contributions in journalism, broadcasting, communication and digital media. Supported by the North-West University (NWU), the event honoured professionals and platforms who continue to shape and elevate the media landscape.

2025 WINNERS

Investigative & Hard News

• Poloko Tau Investigative News Story of the Year: Jabu Oa Afrika (SABC)

• Journalist of the Year: Jabu Oa Afrika (SABC)

Communication & Print

• Communicator of the Year: Boitumelo Boweni (Social Development – Dr KK District)

• Community Newspaper of the Year: Klerksdorp Record

• Newsletter of the Year: Dikgang Tsa Rona (Social Development – Dr KK District)

Photography

• Photographer of the Year: Letlhogonolo Moleah (Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality)

Radio & Broadcasting

• Community Radio Station of the Year: NWU FM

• Newsreader of the Year – Main: Jane Nku (Vaaltar FM)

• Newsreader of the Year – Sub: Bahedile Selogilwe (Motsweding FM)

• Radio Presenter of the Year – Main: Bonolo “Miss Faith” Monaisa (NWU FM)

• Radio Presenter of the Year – Sub: Sweetness Motsepe (You FM)

• Radio Producer of the Year: Peculiar Ntehelang (NWU FM)

• Radio Programme of the Year – Main: Meso Ya Moribo (NWU FM)

• Radio Programme of the Year – Sub: Party Starter (You FM)

Digital & Social Media

• Online Media House of the Year: MDNtv

• Social Media Influencer of the Year: Roana Grey

• Social Media Platform of the Year: Job Opportunities with Tshepo Fout

Sports Media

• Sports Presenter of the Year – Main: Kenneth Moswaane (Kgatleng FM)

• Sports Presenter of the Year – Sub: Mosela Mokgosi (Motsweding FM)

• Current Affairs Programme of the Year: Tlatlana Ya Dikgang (Kgatleng FM)

Special Recognition

• Snyman Rankane

• Dr Easy Matjila

CEREMONY HIGHLIGHTS

The ceremony featured presentations by:

• Hon Kenny Morolong, Deputy Minister in the Presidency

• Cllr Shiela Mabale-Huma, Executive Mayor of Rustenburg

• Louis Jacobs, North-West University

A key announcement of the evening:

“Thirty percent of the government advertising budget is now legally designated for community media.”

The event’s founder Ananias Ndlovu thanked North-West University for its continued support. NWU reaffirmed its dedication to uplifting and empowering media professionals.