Da Kruk receives 40 Under 40 honorary award

06 October 2024 - 14:10
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Da Kruk scoops 40 Under 40 honorary award
Da Kruk scoops 40 Under 40 honorary award
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Former BBC radio presenter Da Kruk has received an 40 Under 40 honorary award.

The award ceremony took place at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni. Nominees in the media category included Daniëlla van Heerden (N/A), Katlego Legodi (SABC) and Tumelo Makgoara (Metro FM).

Speaking to TshisaLIVE, Da Kruk said he was excited about the achievement which was a major milestone in his career of which he was proud. I'm proud of myself with for receiving this award and it's another milestone.

“These past 24 hours have been hectic with the award ceremony and today (Sunday), I'm hosting my event, The Magic Day Club, and I've been busy celebrating and organising this event to be the talk of the country.”

In August Da Kruk, real name Kutloano Nhlapo, told TshisaLIVE that this year keeps on getting better for him as he is in “achieving mode”.

“I'm excited and grateful that a decade after being part of the Mail & Guardian's Young 200, my work is still being appreciated, and this nomination is definitely a nod to remind me that we're still on track to building an impactful creative business that will outlive my team and me,” he said.

“We're now busy with the sixth year of Magic Day Club and launching a T-shirt collection to celebrate this milestone.

“We're also still working hard on our Magic Day Collection eyewear which has sold over 200 pairs in just three months.”

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