5 Mid Mornings Mon - Fri.: 09:00 - 12:00
Yonaka Theledi joined 5FM in May 2022.
She is a budding broadcaster who was born and raised in Gauteng. Her love for the industry started at a young age. Around the early ages of 6 and 7, she would read the newspaper out loud to her mother. In 2020, as she started her academic career at the University of the Witwatersrand in Theatre and Performance, she also started volunteering at the campus radio station (Voice of Wits FM) as a News Reader and News Compiler.
During hard lockdown, she was able to hone her craft from home and receive the 2020 News Reader of the Year Award at the campus station’s annual awards.
In 2021 Yonaka co-hosted the Weekend Breakfast Show at the campus radio station and, within a year, was awarded the opportunity to become Voice of the Station in 2022.
Holding the position for but a second, Yonaka’s broadcasting journey led her to 5FM.
What shows they present (and time)
5 Mid Mornings (Mon - Fri, 09:00 – 12:00)
Synopsis of the show
Fast-paced, in-the-know, opinionated, trendy, mischievous and more than just a tad tongue in cheek, 5 Drive is the most fun you can have with your pants on – we get you home in style!
If you had to sum up yourself in 10 seconds, what would you say?
I’m a free-spirited being curious about everything and wanting to inspire along the way.
Where were you born and raised?
I was born and raised in Gauteng.
Which things would you most want to learn to do?
I would like to learn how to do everything behind the scenes in broadcasting.
A hidden talent that you could probably get paid for?
My music selecting abilities.
Which causes are you really passionate about?
It’s difficult to say! I’ve volunteered for various causes including at an animal shelter and home for orphaned children. I am passionate about any cause that supports those who need assistance.
Which things make the world (and people) awesome?
Laughter, babies, music, plants, spicy food, the love of family.