Relebogile Mabotja Wins Best Talk Show at the Telkom Radio Awards

Relebogile Mabotja has been named the winner of Best Talk Show in the Commercial category at the Telkom Radio Awards, a significant accolade earned this past weekend and a powerful affirmation of her place as one of South Africa’s most trusted and enduring voices.

With a career spanning more than two decades across radio, stage, television, music and production, Relebogile Mabotja has consistently shaped the country’s cultural and media landscape through her depth, integrity and unmistakable ability to connect with audiences on a human level.
 
This latest honour arrives at a moment where her influence is felt more broadly than ever. Relebogile Mabotja has long been recognized as a storyteller who approaches complex societal issues with clarity, empathy and courage.

Her voice has guided the nation through pivotal conversations, offering perspective during moments of uncertainty and upliftment during times of collective transition. She has become a touchstone for listeners who seek dialogue that is thoughtful, grounded and sincere, and her presence on air continues to anchor people navigating an ever shifting world.

 
Across her expansive career, Relebogile Mabotja has built a legacy defined by consistency, excellence and reinvention. Her work behind the scenes as a producer and director mirrors her on air achievements, demonstrating a rare versatility that has positioned her as both a creative leader and a trusted cultural commentator. From major national broadcasts to intimate interviews that linger with audiences long after the microphones switch off, her contribution has been nothing short of transformative.
 
In receiving this award, and with twelve years in radio, Relebogile Mabotja extends heartfelt gratitude to the 702 and Primedia team, as well as her producers, Pachida Mabisi and Abel Mabelane, whose partnership and commitment she describes as integral to the show’s success.

She also celebrates the listeners who form the heartbeat of her afternoons, a community whose engagement keeps the spirit of South African radio vibrant and alive. Their connection, she says, is the true measure of the show’s impact.
 
This win marks yet another milestone in a career that continues to evolve with purpose and intention. As Relebogile Mabotja steps forward from this achievement, she remains focused on using her platform to inform, inspire and expand the national conversation, reinforcing why she is, and continues to be, one of the most respected voices in South African media. Notably, this mark’s Relebogile’s fifth radio nomination, and second win.