Gerben's Bio
OFM’s original bearded ginger almost needs no introduction, especially if you’ve been tuning in since before dawn…
Gerben already started his radio career as a production assistant for a community radio station at the tender age of 12. In 2003, he joinedKovsieFM as the Breakfast presenter, a position he held for three years. He then joined OFM for two years thereafter and returned to community radio for another two years. In 2017, he re-joined OFM.
And, what you hear is what you get - unpretentious, authentic, a genuinely funny, nice guy.
Gerben fondly remembers the first time he realised the power of radio. During his time as campus breakfast presenter, a listener made contact to let him know that Gerben made him laugh during a time in his life when he didn’t think it was possible for him to laugh anymore. Ever since that moment, Gerben understood that he had a responsibility toward each and every listener. He is a guest in their home, their car or sitting next to them in the office or even on the tractor. This is also his favourite thing about radio; he has been given the honour of spending time with someone he doesn’t know and probably will never even meet.
Gerben enjoys spending time doing some gardening, taking his Scottie for walks and riding around the country on his Harley-Davidson.
Currently completing a Ph.D. in Journalism at the University ofStellenbosch, Gerben is also the founding president of BloemfonteinToastmasters, a club aimed at helping him become a better communicator.
Although he says he has no idea of the relevance to his life, his favourite quote from one of his favourite villains: “It is what it is, and that is all that it is”.
Anny's Bio
Anny refers to herself as a true Free State farm girl, having grown up on a farm outside Bloemfontein, loves the outdoors and knows how to drive a tractor.
Born on 3 September 1985 and matriculated at Jim Fouche High in Bloemfontein, with her love for connecting with people and traveling, she pursued a career in photography and specialised in deep sea angling, aerobatics, and action sports photography.
Her great pride and joy are her kids. If you ask her what drives her, her answer is clear: "To see people happy and overcome challenges in life".
Enjoying good music and having fun is her superpower, she has always been fond of the entertainment world and started her radio career at(MedFM, a Bloemfontein community station) in 2021 where she fell in love with radio. She presented the Drive Show from 15:00 – 18:00 and later on the Breakfast Show from 06:00 – 09:00.
Her great passion for radio led her to participate in the OFM O-dition presenter search in 2023 where she was announced as one of the top five finalists.
Anny’s dream to become part of the commercial radio world became a reality as she is now one of the fresh new voices on OFM.
Her favourite quote: “Get up, dress up, show up, and never give up”.
