From tonight, she'll be the voice listeners hear when they tune into 5FM.
Seasoned broadcaster Karabo Ntshweng is the new host of 5FM’s 5 Nights With Karabo.
She may be young, but she started her broadcasting career early as one of the vibrant teen presenters on SABC 1’ YoTV in the early 2000s, and now she has 20 years broadcasting experience. Her time on the youth programming block introduced her to the broader broadcasting sphere and it’s there where the former child star fell in love with the medium of radio.
“This year marks my 20th year in broadcasting and 13th year in radio and so I can’t think of a better way to celebrate this huge milestone in my career than with a brand-new show.
“5 Nights champions local music and gives a platform to new and upcoming artists and I’m so ecstatic to be on a platform that champions young people. The show will not only be jam packed with epic tunes but will give a fresh take on topics that you could have missed during the day, while introducing you to amazing guests and talent across the country and the right dose of entertainment. Expect big energy and good vibes – that’s what 5 Nights is all about.”
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After honing her skills on campus radio, Karabo’s charismatic personality and a great wealth of music knowledge landed her a spot on the popular Johannesburg-based station 947. There, she spent seven years hosting various shows while working behind the scenes as a digital producer for the Primedia Group.
In 2020, Karabo moved to popular youth station 5FM where she made her weekday debut on 5 Early Mornings. During her three-year stint on the show, Karabo woke up the country between 04:00 and 06:00 every weekday with her infectious personality and the very best music.
“To be a working broadcaster 20 years on blows my mind because I feel like the time has passed by so quickly. “I have grown up in this industry and I feel like I am only just getting started. I have had the privilege of working with the most amazing people, TV and radio brands and I am so grateful for all the audiences who have let me into their homes and cars and who have let me into their lives. It would not be possible for me to have a career 20 years on without the support of South African audiences and I am super grateful for that.”
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Karabo says she will continue to tell amazing stories, to continue to unearth talent and to entertain, educate and inspire audiences around the country. She is excited about taking on the brand-new time slot while focusing on her passion of empowering the youth as she takes over the reins of the station’s popular 5 Nights slot.
“This milestone is incredibly special for me, and I am so grateful for the journey so far. Waking up every single day doing what I love is such a privilege and a huge responsibility. It’s something that I do not take for granted."
Catch 5 Nights With Karabo on 5FM every Monday – Thursday night between 19:00 and 22:00 from 3 April.
