5 Drive, Mon. - Fri.; 15:00 - 18:00
Zanele Potelwa is a millennial on a mission, and is always up for any challenge. Whether hosting a live red carpet event, presenting on radio or television, or even a TikTok challenge, this dynamite radio-head is the one to follow and a rising star on commercial radio. She is both a TV and radio presenter who got her radio start at 5FM after a short internship. Hailing from the Eastern Cape, initially she decided that she wanted to work in health, like her father, but changed career path when she started her BComm degree. It was in her second year when the radio bug bit her and she decided to join TUKS radio.
What shows they present (and time)
5 Drive (weekdays, 15:00 – 18:00)
Synopsis of the show
5 Drive is presented by Zanele Potelwa with Yanga Mjoli on news. It is a lifestyle midday show focused on celebrity news, fashion and trends and interviews but touches on serious topics and important advice like money matters with Nicolette Mashile.
What do you love most about radio?
Being able to connect with people on this medium, which is on a level like no other and the fact that we get to be companions to South Africa
How long have you been on radio?
I’ve been in commercial radio for 3 years in October.
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
I love watching movies and series, I enjoy hiking, I love creating, particularly YouTube and Tik Tok videos.
What knowledge do you love imparting onto your listeners?
I love sharing inspiring stories and knowledge about things around finance and opportunities to help in the community.
What daily motivation do you believe contributes to your success over the airwaves daily?
‘Do it Anyway’ - I believe that it’s okay to feel fear, but we do it anyway. Also knowing that nothing is perfect (there’s no such thing as it allows me to be free and myself and allow my personality to shine in every link).
What has been your favourite moment on radio, any campaign you can share and why did you love it so much, what did you enjoy most about working with said brand?
My favourite moments on radio have been
1. 5FM’s birthday month – where we gave away money each day that month and the final dropping of the money from a helicopter... that was amazing!
2. The Discovery money giveaway! Our listeners really enjoyed this competition and that’s why I enjoyed it! The suspense, the celebration, the life impacting amounts of money were awesome!
3. Our women’s month campaign last year bringing light to GBV because it’s important.