Jacaranda 94.2 FM

Jacaranda FM, formerly called Jacaranda 94.2, is a popular radio station in South Africa that broadcasts in English. It reaches audiences in Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and the North West Province, attracting around 2 million listeners each week. Additionally, it has a vibrant online community of over 1.1 million monthly users. The station features a mainstream format, offering a mix of hit music spanning from the 1980s and 1990s to today's popular tracks.

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Afrikaans, English

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#63169

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#432

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#10

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Easter death toll in Mpumalanga climbs to 15

5 days ago | jacarandafm.com | Cliff Shiko

The collision between a truck and a car, left five more people injured. Mpumalanga Transport Department spokesperson Moeti Mmusi said a child is amongst the dead. "Three people, including a toddler, perished at the scene on impact. Three other people sustained serious injuries while two occupants were slightly injured. "The injured people are currently receiving medical treatment at a nearby hospital in Middelburg,” he said.
Eskom marks 30 days without loadshedding

5 days ago | jacarandafm.com | Cliff Shiko

The power utility has not implemented load shedding for the past 30 days, and called on consumers to help protect the grid. "Emergency reserves are adequate and will continue to be utilised strategically to meet peak demand where necessary," says Eskom’s spokesperson Daphne Mokwena.
Three killed in mob attacks in Limpopo

5 days ago | jacarandafm.com | Cliff Shiko

Two incidents were recorded in Mankweng while another occured in Thabazimbi. In the first incident on Wednesday night, a man in his twenties was found dead outside the University of Limpopo. He suffered multiple severe injuries, after presumably being attacked by a mob. On Thursday afternoon, a 24-year-old man was beaten to death in Moremadi Park, Mankweng after being accused of stealing empty beer bottles. Two suspects have since been arrested.
WTO: Africa must cut reliance on US trade

1 week ago | jacarandafm.com | Anastasi Mokgobu

While Africa may currently be shielded from the worst of global trade shocks, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Lweala warns that aid is dwindling and trade is becoming increasingly politicised. This, she said, makes self-reliance more crucial than ever. Okonjo-Lweala said Africa’s overall economic outlook remains stable, but some smaller economies like Lesotho remain particularly vulnerable.
WTO warns of 80% trade decline between US and China

1 week ago | jacarandafm.com | Anastasi Mokgobu

Both countries are vital trading partners for South Africa, making any downturn in their bilateral trade a potential disruptor to the country’s own export and import markets. In its latest Global Trade Outlook and Statistics report, the WTO emphasises that rising tariff conflicts could force countries into one of two increasingly isolated economic blocs. For South Africa, the implications are profound.
Ramaphosa: Let Easter be a time of care, reflection

1 week ago | jacarandafm.com | Anastasi Mokgobu

GOVERNMENT EMPHASISES ROAD SAFETY AND PUBLIC VIGILANCE The Government has echoed Ramaphosa’s call for a responsible and thoughtful Easter weekend. Acting spokesperson Nomonde Mnukwa appealed to road users to stay alert and prioritise safety as traffic volumes rise. "Let us arrive alive by driving responsibly, obeying the rules of the road, adhering to speed limits, and ensuring that everyone in the vehicle wears a seatbelt,” said Mnukwa.
Drop the Jekyll and Hyde act

1 week ago | jacarandafm.com | Liam Del Carme

About the 'To The Last Drop' podcast hostsLiam Del CarmeLiam is one of the country's most enduring sports writers. His time in the newsrooms pre-dates rugby turning professional in the 1990s. He has been in the employ of broadsheet newspapers The Argus, Sunday Independent, This Day and Beeld, and is currently the rugby writer at The Sunday Times. Liam has reported at six Rugby World Cups and around 20 Currie Cup finals.
Scholar transport driver gunned down in Sophiatown

1 week ago | jacarandafm.com | Cliff Shiko

The 60-year-old man was gunned down on Thursday morning shortly after dropping off school children in the area. Gauteng Police spokesperson Mavela Masondo said preliminary investigation indicates that the suspects were on foot.
SARB: Trade turmoil puts SA exports at serious risk

1 week ago | jacarandafm.com | Anastasi Mokgobu

In its latest Monetary Policy Review, the Reserve Bank warned that tariff hikes and economic fragmentation could derail key sectors like automotive, agriculture, and platinum group metals—raising the risk of job losses, plant closures, and a stalled recovery. Platinum group metals, a key export, could face reduced demand as vehicle prices rise in the US due to added import costs.
Correctional Services confirms murder of inmate in Mangaung

1 week ago | jacarandafm.com | Cliff Shiko

The inmate, Mpho Mkhumbeni, died in prison under mysterious circumstances last month. Mkhumbeni was serving a life sentence for a murder conviction handed down in 2014. This is the same prison where murderer and rapist Thabo Bester escaped from in April 2022. The facility is operated by private contractor G4S. Correctional Services Commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale briefed the media in Bloemfontein on Wednesday. "DCS was formally notified by the G4S of the death of an inmate on 12 March.