This follows her decision to embrace her retirement years by travelling, getting involved in activities, spending time with friends and, in her own words, "from time to time simply doing nothing at all."
Krüger has been with RSG every Sunday morning for the past seven years.
Loof die Here aimed to be more than a music programme. It aimed to be an hour of deeper connection, calm, reflection and inspiration, says the station.
As one of RSG's oldest programmes, Loof die Here first aired in 1972 — originally titled Alle volke loof die Here (All nations praise the Lord) — with Fanie Smit presenting it for roughly 44 years.
Krüger recalls how Smit arrived at the studio with five LP records under his arm to record the first programme. One was by Rudi Neitz and another by the Stellenbosch University Choir under Philip McClachlan, says the station.
Wouter de Wet moved in behind the mic from 2016 to 2019, before Krüger took over — initially alongside her full-time work, and later as a freelancer. She knew both her predecessors personally, aimed to learn from them and added her own touch, adds the station.
For RSG, her farewell to Loof die Here is far more than the end of a presenting role. It is a moment to celebrate a career in Afrikaans radio.
Krüger began her career at the then-SABC as a news reporter. She worked as producer and editor of Monitor and Spektrum before expanding her experience within RSG's programming department, says the station.
Her career took her through news, sport, music, religion, language, books, documentaries and presenting, before she ultimately served as RSG's station manager for about 15 years — leading the South African Afrikaans radio station.
Her impact aims to stretch beyond RSG. The Klein Karoo National Arts Festival honoured her for her lifelong contribution to arts and culture, while the ATKV awarded her a Prestige Award in 2025 for her contribution to the Afrikaans language and culture, says the station.
"Loof die Here is one of those programmes that is listened to across generations," says Krüger. "It often begins with kids who heard it in their parents' home and later let their own children listen, and so it becomes a cycle — a strong radio tradition that continues."
"It's not limited to a specific age group — young and old listen. It's about the music, the atmosphere, the familiar melodies, the reassurance, the feeling of 'it is well, it is well with my soul'."
"It has been a delightful, refreshing task to select beautiful music each week, compile it, write the script and present it," adds Krüger. "The joy was also introducing listeners to something new from time to time, but it always had to be a beautiful melody, something that falls gently on the ear. Listeners reached out and became radio friends."
"When I moved around in public, socialised or attended events, I was always delighted to hear how many people listen to Loof die Here, and how widely RSG is heard," says Krüger. "So, thank you to RSG for giving me the chance, even after retirement, to work with music — a great love of mine. I will certainly miss it, but I also look forward to new adventures. And I will miss the listeners with whom I built such a beautiful relationship."
For RSG's current Station Manager, Louise Jooste, Krüger's farewell is an opportunity to honour a broadcaster who set an exceptionally high standard over many years.
"Krüger, on behalf of RSG, thank you sincerely for your years of dedication, your professionalism and especially the passion with which you presented Loof die Here. You set an outstanding standard and delivered it consistently, with respect for the music, the programme and the listeners," says Jooste.
"We wish you only the best for the next chapter, knowing that you have already contributed more than your share to South Africa, Afrikaans and the broadcasting industry. Your contribution will always remain part of RSG's history," adds Jooste.
RSG says that October will also be a tribute to the rich history of Loof die Here.
RSG says it will broadcast a selection of highlight programmes presented over the years by former presenters Fanie Smit and Wouter de Wet. These special broadcasts form part of RSG's celebration of the programme and its voices, as well as the celebration of 90 years of the SABC.
On Sunday, 1 November the next chapter of Loof die Here will begin — with a new presenter who will be announced soon, says the station.
The station says it is a new era for Loof die Here, built on a cornerstone over more than five decades with aid from people like Krüger. Someone who can depart after a remarkable 37-year career in broadcasting.
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