Nothemba Madumo was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame this past weekend. Picture: nothembaujx Seasoned broadcaster Nothemba Madumo says she doesn’t see her induction into the Radio Hall of Fame as a sign to retire, but instead she feels fuelled to carry on. “It’s unfortunate that our society is watching a clock on life, so retire?
Not a chance. This award is not a finish line—it’s fuel,” Madumo tellsThe Citizen. The TV and radio presenter was among the inductees to the Telkom Radio Awards Hall of Fame, alongside the late Bob Mabena, Mariétta Kruger, Rob Vega, Steve Bishop and Johan van Rooyen.
2025 Hall of Fame Inductees Tonight, we honour radio legends who’ve shaped the industry for over 30 years. Please help us celebrate:👏 Khomotso Bob Mabena👏 Johan van Rooyen👏 Rob Vega👏 Steve Bishop👏 Nothemba Madumo👏 Mariétta Kruger#TelkomSARadioAwardspic.twitter.com/5rqLRXM5aA “Being inducted into the SA Radio Hall of Fame is an incredible honour. For me, it’s less about personal applause and more about the acknowledgement of the work I’ve poured into radio—championing jazz and other shows, communicating and informing listeners, and keeping this beautiful music alive on the airwaves,” the formerWoza Weekendhost says.
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“To stand alongside legends is humbling, yes, but it also reaffirms that the mission of spreading the jazz genre and gospel is being seen and valued.” Madumo’s career spans more than three decades, during which she’s displayed her skill on TV and radio. She says she’s always approached her career with passion, purpose, and curiosity. “So if these are ‘flowers’, I accept them as recognition of the craft, the discipline, and the unwavering commitment to serving listeners.
I’m grateful that the work resonates while I’m still here doing it, fully present and fully invested and still hungry to do more,” shares calm broadcaster. She avers that induction motivates her to keep pushing, keep learning, keep elevating the stories and sounds that deserve space. “If anything, it reminds me that there’s still so much more to do. Jazz is a living, breathing universe, and I intend to keep exploring it with my listeners and if not on radio, on other platforms too.”
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