Jacaranda FM Feel Good Tour Ends With Epic Fourways Birthday Finale
After four decades of entertaining, informing and connecting South Africans, Jacaranda FM has concluded its memorable 40th birthday celebrations with a spectacular Feel Good Tour finale at Prison Break Market in Fourways.
The month-long tour celebrated not only the station’s milestone anniversary but also the loyal listeners and communities who have supported Jacaranda FM throughout its remarkable journey. Covering Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West, the Feel Good Tour transformed radio into a live, interactive experience that brought presenters and audiences together like never before.
Bringing Radio Closer to South Africans
Travelling in a specially branded Jacaranda FM bus, some of the station’s most recognisable personalities visited schools, shopping centres and popular community venues across its broadcast footprint.
Listeners from both bustling cities and smaller towns had the chance to meet their favourite presenters, experience live broadcasts, enjoy surprise performances, win exciting prizes and be part of the station’s 40th birthday festivities.
The roadshow reinforced Jacaranda FM’s longstanding commitment to staying connected with its audience beyond the airwaves.
Making a Real Difference
The Feel Good Tour was about more than celebrations—it also focused on creating meaningful change in local communities.
Through Good Morning Angels, in partnership with LottoStar and Breadline Africa, Jacaranda FM donated R1.62 million to replace unsafe pit toilets with modern sanitation facilities at Sijabulile Primary School in Mbombela and Ian Mackenzie Secondary School in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga.
The station also donated R40,000 to Lighthouse Children’s Home in Rustenburg, helping the organisation continue its essential work while covering operational costs.
These initiatives highlighted Jacaranda FM’s commitment to using its platform to improve lives across South Africa.
Fourways Hosts the Grand Finale
The celebrations reached their peak at Prison Break Market in Fourways, where listeners gathered for an unforgettable evening of entertainment.
DJ Ankletap broadcast Party Nights With Ankletap live, creating the perfect atmosphere for the final stop of the Feel Good Tour.
The evening featured energetic DJ sets from Jacaranda FM personalities:
- Thabiso Khambule
- Rob Forbes
- Mack Rapapali
The celebration also included performances from DJ Jazzy D and South African music superstar DJ Zinhle, delivering a high-energy conclusion to the station’s birthday festivities.
Celebrating 40 Years of Connection
Reflecting on the success of the month-long tour, Jacaranda FM Managing Director Vuyani Dombo said the celebrations were always intended to honour the station’s listeners.
“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. 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.”
His remarks captured the spirit of a campaign that blended entertainment, community engagement and social impact.
Looking Ahead
As Jacaranda FM enters its next chapter, the Feel Good Tour serves as a reminder of why the station remains one of South Africa‘s most beloved radio brands.
For 40 years, Jacaranda FM has built meaningful relationships with its audience through trusted programming, memorable personalities and initiatives that positively impact communities.
The successful conclusion of the Feel Good Tour not only celebrated the station’s rich history but also set the tone for an exciting future—one built on connection, community and making every day feel good for listeners across South Africa.
