A familiar voice, Mogomotsi "Peculiar" Ntehalang, a final-year communication student on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus, walked off with the coveted Radio Presenter of the Year Award at the 2024 North West Media Awards in December.

Peculiar has been hosting the NWUFM Maftown Drive show on weekdays from 15:00 to 18:00 since from 2022. The programme features segments such as Ispan Iplan, which provides job insights, and Flash of Thought, which focuses on controversial discussions and factual information for listeners.

Peculiar says the recognition was unexpected. "I am thankful. As a young woman from Mahikeng, I never imagined that my passion would touch so many lives and make my dream of becoming an award-winning radio personality a reality."

She credited those who have supported her. "Years of perseverance and dedication to my craft have finally paid off. This award is not just a personal achievement, but also a testament to the support of my family and NWUFM, my home away from home. I am humbled to be recognised.

"This award will forever hold a special place in my heart, and I am grateful to share it with the whole world. Here’s to more."

NWU final-year communication student Mogomotsi "Peculiar" Ntehalang received the coveted Radio Presenter of the Year Award at the 2024 North West Media Awards.