Boipelo beat out a strong shortlist that included Lebo Maoela (Lesedi FM), Lerato Kganyago (Metro FM), Bolele Polisa (947) and Lebo Ndiya (Motsweding FM) to secure the win a moment she says reflects years of hard work and the support of the people behind her.

She currently hosts 5 After Hours on 5FM, airing Monday to Thursday from 10PM to 1AM, and also brings her energy to 5FM's Vibe Check as digital host and producer.

Boipelo shared her excitement following the win:

"Winning this award and getting recognition for the work I do means the world to me because I put my heart and soul into it. This is also a reflection of the giant community of people behind me who all came together and supported me on this journey. I am extremely grateful to God, my family, friends, SABC/5FM and my listeners."

A Look at Boipelo's Journey

Boipelo's broadcasting career began in 2017 at VOW FM, where she hosted the weekday show Area Code before moving on to host The VOW Top 40 Chart Show. She later gained freelance experience at YFM ahead of her commercial radio breakthrough in 2021.

Beyond radio, she's become a go-to MC for major events, including:

• Strawberry Lips "I Love Mwah" Experience (2025)

• Diamonds and Dorings Music Festival (2024 & 2025)

• Auto Engage Youth Empowerment Programme by merSETA (2025)

• The Connie Chiume Film Festival (2025), where she also served as Junior Producer

• The Phakama Women's Academy Graduation (2024)

As a voice artist, her credits include campaigns for ABSA Jasiri Awards, Nedbank, Aquafresh, SABC, BT Ngebz City and Trace Africa. Her digital and live event coverage for 5FM spans major platforms like Ultra South Africa, Zee Nation Fest, The Hip Hop Floor and Never Rush A Sunday.

She's also worked behind the scenes as a Junior Producer on the ABSA Champagne Festival (2025) and the ABSA Jasiri Awards, and her production credits extend to SABC shows Muvhango and Giyani: Land of Blood.

An AFDA and Phakama Women's Academy graduate, Boipelo previously won Radio Personality of the Year at the Northern Cape Awards (2021), has been a three-time South African Radio Awards nominee, and once hosted the Northern Cape Awards herself (2020).

From Kimberley to the national stage, Boipelo Mooketsi is a name to keep watching.