The radio station says that he was a favourite with OFM's judges as well as the audience after he showcased his presenting talents alongside Pulane Nel-Sekepe on At Lunch on the afternoon of Friday, 3 March. 

"Yes, oh my goodness, it's insane! From the start of the O-dition until now, it's been the craziest week; everyone is representing and supporting me. I reconnected with old teachers and friends. Everyone was just as surprised. I can't even describe how I feel, wow," says Ndabandaba.

He wins a prize worth R50 000, which includes:
  • R10 000 cash
  • a laptop
  • a media practitioner broadcast kit
  • a three-month presenter contract, and
  • mentorship from OFM's current presenters. 

Ndabandaba works in retail and has no previous radio experience other than working on audio production to fulfil his passion for music. He says that this would definitely be a life-changing opportunity for him. 

"This is a fantastic outcome for the OFM O-dition. Michael Ndabandaba from Klerksdorp in North West will join the OFM team's ranks through the mentorship programme to emerge as an aspiring broadcaster," says Tim Thabethe, OFM's programme manager.

"The top five finalists were tough to beat but the voting process revealed a winner, and we wish him the best with this career-changing opportunity and look forward to seeing what he is capable of during his internship," concludes Thabethe.

Five finalists were selected during the final phase of the O-dition competition. Ndabandaban was joined by:
  • Anny Bruyns (37) and Tatum Williams (30), both from Bloemfontein
  • Janrie de Lange (27) from Welkom, and
  • Cavall Burgess (44) from Kimberley. 

During the O-dition competition, OFM's panel of judges travelled 2 840 kilometres to eight cities in four provinces and listened to more than 400 entrants' voices.

Ndabandaba will join the OFM on-air team at a date yet to be announced. 

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