MFM 30 Years Podcast: Marecia Damons – From Campus Radio to Investigative Frontlines
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In this powerful new episode of MFM’s 30 Years podcast series, we catch up with one of our most fearless alumni — award-winning journalist Marecia Damons.
A familiar voice on MFM 92.6 from 2017 to 2019, Marecia made waves as the host of Morning Glory, Detour, and Weekend Drive. During her time at the station, she was named Newcomer of the Year, won Show of the Year in 2018, and earned a nomination for Weekend Show of the Year in 2019. But Marecia wasn’t just a great presenter — her drive, curiosity, and work ethic were evident from day one.
Now, she’s one of South Africa’s most respected young investigative journalists, reporting for GroundUp, co-authoring the best-selling book The Thabo Bester Story, and appearing in the major true-crime documentary that gripped the nation.
In this episode, hosted by Mophethi Mabeba and Caleb Daries on Lunch Club, Marecia reflects on:
– Her student years at Stellenbosch University, where she studied journalism
– Her early radio days at MFM and how campus radio shaped her voice and values
– Reporting under pressure and what it takes to hold the powerful to account
– Winning some of the country’s top journalism awards, including the Nat Nakasa Award, Taco Kuiper Award, and Vodacom Journalist of the Year
– Why social justice reporting and storytelling still drive everything she does
She also shares a few laughs, lessons, and the one song that instantly takes her back to her MFM studio days: Something Just Like This by The Chainsmokers and Coldplay.
This is more than just a story of career success — it’s about purpose, integrity, and using your voice to make a difference.
A familiar voice on MFM 92.6 from 2017 to 2019, Marecia made waves as the host of Morning Glory, Detour, and Weekend Drive. During her time at the station, she was named Newcomer of the Year, won Show of the Year in 2018, and earned a nomination for Weekend Show of the Year in 2019. But Marecia wasn’t just a great presenter — her drive, curiosity, and work ethic were evident from day one.
Now, she’s one of South Africa’s most respected young investigative journalists, reporting for GroundUp, co-authoring the best-selling book The Thabo Bester Story, and appearing in the major true-crime documentary that gripped the nation.
In this episode, hosted by Mophethi Mabeba and Caleb Daries on Lunch Club, Marecia reflects on:
– Her student years at Stellenbosch University, where she studied journalism
– Her early radio days at MFM and how campus radio shaped her voice and values
– Reporting under pressure and what it takes to hold the powerful to account
– Winning some of the country’s top journalism awards, including the Nat Nakasa Award, Taco Kuiper Award, and Vodacom Journalist of the Year
– Why social justice reporting and storytelling still drive everything she does
She also shares a few laughs, lessons, and the one song that instantly takes her back to her MFM studio days: Something Just Like This by The Chainsmokers and Coldplay.
This is more than just a story of career success — it’s about purpose, integrity, and using your voice to make a difference.
