South Africa, July 14 -- A Clarens winter took on new meaning this month with the launch of the winner of the OFM Trok Talent competition, presented in collaboration with Select Musiek (a division of Sony Music Entertainment Africa), Rudo Schwim, whose debut single was released as part of his prize on Friday, 4 July 2025.

OFM's breakfast show, the Good Morning Breakfast, broadcast live from Clarens Square, opposite Schwim's restaurant, Firkin Pub and Grill, for the event, and simultaneously pressed the play button for the first radio broadcast of the song. Schwim also officially played 'Clarens Winter' in front of an audience for the first time later that evening.

The song also received a lot of attention from audiences during its launc...