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

Radio

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Global

#63169

South Africa

#432

Arts and Entertainment/Music

#10

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Articles

Creecy to meet RAF board after Letsoalo suspension

1 day ago | jacarandafm.com | Cliff Shiko

Letsoalo was put on temporary suspension last month. He is facing serious allegations of financial mismanagement and corruption, including a controversial R79 million lease agreement for office space in Johannesburg. A whistleblower filed a complaint with the Public Protector, accusing Letsoalo of overturning bid committee decisions to favour property management company Mowana Properties, which was later awarded the contract. Letswalo has since denied the allegations levelled against him.
SIU freezes luxury properties linked to Transnet tenders

1 day ago | jacarandafm.com | Cliff Shiko

The SIU is investigating three alleged irregular contracts for property valuation services with state-owned entity Transnet. The order by the Special Tribunal interdicts Humphrey Tshepo Moyo, Neo Shown Matlala, MM Real Estate, and accounting firm Ladybird Business Hive from selling or transferring the properties. The contracts, awarded in 2019, 2021, and 2022, have a combined value of R89 million.
Tyre manufacturer Goodyear set to retrench 900 workers

1 day ago | jacarandafm.com | Cliff Shiko

The company served the union with a Section 189 notice, saying it intends to shut its manufacturing operations in Uitenhage in the Eastern Cape. Numsa spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi-Majola said the plant’s closure will likely affect 907 employees. "As Numsa, we are deeply worried about the impact on workers and their families in Uitenhage. It is becoming a ghost town given that ContiTech, which is part of Continental, closed down, and it is also in the same tyre and rubber industry.
Ramaphosa wants Nkabane to explain conduct in Parliament

2 days ago | jacarandafm.com | Cliff Shiko

Nkabane, an ANC MP, appeared before the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education to explain the appointment of board chairs at the Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETA). The minister was forced to withdraw the appointments following public concerns about the selection process. Committee members were unhappy with Nkabane's response during the meeting after she refused to disclose the names of advisors who assisted her during the appointment process.
Three suspected robbers killed in Sandton shootout

2 days ago | jacarandafm.com | Cliff Shiko

The gunshots rang out between the Winnie Mandela and Rivonia off-ramps on Thursday. The four suspects allegedly committed a house robbery in Randburg, stealing several appliances and the victim's car. They are believed to be part of a criminal syndicate that has been committing house robberies in the northern suburbs of the city. Gauteng police spokesperson Mavela Masondo said one suspect was wounded in the shootout.
Govt economic reforms ‘align’ with OECD report - Treasury

2 days ago | jacarandafm.com | Anastasi Mokgobu

He responded to a new report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), released by the National Treasury, just days after GDP figures showed sluggish growth in the first quarter. The OECD’s latest economic survey, released on Thursday, noted that South Africa’s economy remains weak, with job creation still a significant challenge. It urged the country to lower its inflation target to help stimulate growth.
Missing Mpumalanga woman's remains exhumed, brother arrested

2 days ago | jacarandafm.com | Cliff Shiko

Her 30-year-old brother has since been arrested in connection with the murder. The woman's remains were found buried in a shallow grave at the suspect's place in Kabokweni. The suspect allegedly confessed to the murder, which happened in May last year. Police spokesperson Donald Mdhluli said DNA tests will be conducted to identify the victim. "According to the suspect, the situation then turned ugly, where he allegedly struck her, leading to her death.
Former Tshwane accountant in court for R11m fraud

2 days ago | jacarandafm.com | Cliff Shiko

Abbot, who is also a former director at the metro, allegedly transferred about R11 million into fraudulent municipal accounts. The accused appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court on Wednesday. She was granted R50,000 bail with strict conditions, including surrendering all her travel documents and reporting to her nearest police station twice a week.
Can the Sharks sink the Bulls’ URC dreams

2 days ago | jacarandafm.com | Liam Del Carme

The Hollywoodbets Sharks head to Loftus Versfeld this weekend hoping to beat the Vodacom Bulls for a third time this season and reach their first United Rugby Championship final. Their controversial quarterfinal win over Munster in Durban may have been the turning point they needed — but the Vodacom Bulls, chasing a third final in four years, won’t go down without a fight.
Shivambu got what he deserved, says Malema on demotion

3 days ago | jacarandafm.com | Anastasi Mokgobu

Malema reacted to Shivambu’s removal as MK Party secretary general following a controversial trip to Malawi, where he was seen with fugitive prophet Shepherd Bushiri. He spoke to the media outside the Pretoria North home of Presley Chweneyagae, where he was paying his respects to the late actor. “‘Yena aya kwini’ (the XiTsonga phrase meaning ‘where did he think he was going’),” said Malema. “I don’t work with Floyd, not in Parliament, not at a soccer match, not anywhere.