The station's Feel Good Tour saw Jacaranda FM embark on a road trip across Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West, aimed at bringing the magic of radio to life and celebrating the listeners, communities and stories that have helped shape the station over the past 40 years.
Travelling in a branded Jacaranda FM bus, the station's most known personalities hit the road to broadcast live from schools, malls and popular venues across its broadcast footprint. Along the way, listeners from major cities and smaller towns alike had the opportunity to meet their favourite presenters, enjoy live broadcasts, surprise performances, win prizes and experience the energy of Jacaranda FM up close, says the station.
As part of the celebrations, Jacaranda FM's Good Morning Angels, in partnership with LottoStar and Breadline Africa, donated R1 620 000 to replace unsafe pit toilets with modern, safe sanitation facilities at Sijabulile Primary School in Mbombela and Ian Mackenzie Secondary School in Bushbuckridge in Mpumalanga. The station says it has also donated R40 000 to Lighthouse Children's Home in Rustenburg.
The Grand Finale in Fourways
The Feel Good Tour culminated in a spectacular grand finale celebration at Prison Break Market in Fourways on Friday, 29 May. Listeners gathered for an evening as DJ Ankletap broadcast Party Nights With Ankletap live, says the station.
The celebration featured live DJ sets from Jacaranda FM personalities Thabiso Khambule, Rob Forbes and Mack Rapapali, alongside performances from DJ Jazzy D and South African music icon DJ Zinhle, aimed at creating a fitting finale to a month of celebrations, adds the station.
"Celebrating 40 years of Jacaranda FM has always been about celebrating our listeners. The Feel Good Tour gave us the opportunity to leave the studio and connect with the people who have invited us into their homes, cars and lives for four decades," says Vuyani Dombo, Managing Director at Jacaranda FM.
"Seeing our personalities out in the communities, hearing the laughter at the schools and witnessing the tangible impact of Good Morning Angels reminded us why we do what we do. We are incredibly grateful to our audience for 40 years of loyalty and can't wait for what the next 40 years have in store," adds Dombo.
As the station enters its next chapter, the Feel Good Tour aims to stand as a reflection of what has made Jacaranda FM one of South Africa's radio brands for 40 years: the aim to create meaningful connections, unforgettable moments and a commitment to making every day feel good, concludes the station.
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