OFM Celebrates 'the BIG Cover UP'

OFM Good Morning Breakfast anchor, Shandor Potgieter, added a twist to the event by starting the day in only his underwear and gradually getting dressed as donations came in — all to raise awareness about the plight of those who go without during the cold season, says OFM.

The response was overwhelming, with nearly R300 000 eventually collected. The radio station says Potgieter even began to undress again at the insistence of the audience, who wanted the challenge to continue throughout the day.

"We're blown away. This shows again that if two powerhouses like OFM and Round Table Southern Africa take hands, incredible things happen. Central South Africa showed up with open hearts, and this will change lives. A massive thank you to OFM, especially Shandor, and every single listener and donor, you've made a real difference, and this will create impactful change in central South Africa," says Round Table's Riaan Greyling.

"I knew central South Africa was going to deliver — but we're still stunned. It was incredible to see how people realised the need and the urgency so quickly. The response was so overwhelming, I wish I could show our listeners what it looked like in the background as the donations poured in," says OFM Sales and Marketing Manager, Anchen Lintvelt.

OFM concludes that The Round Table will channel the funds to the various recipients in the Free State, Northern Cape, North West and southern Gauteng.

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