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Jacaranda FM, East Coast Radio launch apps for the BlackBerry 10 platform
Kagiso Broadcasting has announced the immediate availability of Jacaranda FM and East Coast Radio applications for the new re-designed, re-engineered, and re-invented BlackBerry® 10 platform.
25 Mar 2013
Ja.fm leads the way for crowdsourced digital radio
Ja.fm, the first South African digital radio station that drives its playlists through its listeners' votes, has grown its audience from around 4 500 unique browsers in January 2012 to nearly 100,000 in January 2013.
25 Mar 2013
<i>Jacaranda FM</i> opens its broadcast headquarters in Midrand
Jacaranda FM opens its broadcast headquarters in Midrand
Jacaranda FM officially opened its state-of-the-art broadcast headquarters on Thursday, 7 March. The new home, situated in the business hub of Midrand, was opened by executive director of Kagiso Media and CEO of Kagiso Broadcasting, Omar Essack and chief financial officer of Kagiso Media, Siphokhazi Chivizhe.
08 Mar 2013
New Cape Town radio station to be named Smile 90.4FM
Following the recent announcement of a new radio station for Cape Town, joint chairpersons of Cape Town Radio, Anant Singh and Dr Ernest Messina, revealed that the new radio station will be known as Smile 90.4FM. It will soon hit the airwaves providing entertainment, information and inspiration to listeners in the Cape Metropolitan area.
06 Mar 2013
Entries for 2013 MTN Radio Awards are now closed
Entries for the 2013 MTN Radio Awards have closed and it is now up to the Adjudication Panel to review and score the submissions.
19 Feb 2013
Mediamark launches its own Events division
Mediamark has launched its new Events division, assisting in the provision of multimedia marketing solutions that will address advertisers’ goals across media channels. This division will be working closely with its serviced radio stations in order to commercialise events that are owned and operated by the stations.
08 Feb 2013
Jacaranda FM, Mediamark to host annual BrandXpand initiative
Jacaranda FM together with its sales arm, Mediamark will be hosting their annual BrandXpand during the week of 18 February at the station’s broadcast centre in Midrand.
08 Feb 2013
Dein Perry to accompany Tap Dogs when it returns to SA in February
Dein Perry, the creator and choreographer of the worldwide dance sensation, Tap Dogs will accompany the show when it returns to South Africa, opening at the Teatro at Montecasino on Tuesday, 12 February for four weeks, and ending on Sunday, 10 March. Thereafter the show moves to Artscape, Cape Town for sixteen shows only from Wednesday, 13 to Sunday, 24 March.
25 Jan 2013
Staying on top in the radio industry
Staying on top in the radio industry
With the radio industry in South Africa being a competitive one, top radio stations such as 94.7 Highveld Stereo, 5FM, Jacaranda FM, and Talk Radio 702 have to stay relevant to keep up their listenership. So what elements will have an effect on this?
24 Jan 2013
The Insanity League to hit the road in March for a nationwide tour
The Insanity League is a comedy movement, comprising comic actors Aaron McIlroy, Ben Voss and – in a welcome return to the stage after an absence of a decade – John van de Ruit.
17 Jan 2013
Jacaranda FM moves to their new headquarters in Midrand
After 13 years in Centurion, Jacaranda FM has moved to their new Broadcast Headquarters in Midrand.
07 Dec 2012
Join Jacaranda FM and Spar for Carols by Candle Light
Get into the spirit of the festive season and join Jacaranda FM and Spar for Carols by Candle Light at Supersport Park in Centurion and at Coca Cola Dome, Northriding.
04 Dec 2012
<i>Jacaranda FM’s</i> Purple Rhino Project wins <i>Rhino Conservation Award</i>
Jacaranda FM’s Purple Rhino Project wins Rhino Conservation Award
Jacaranda FM’s Purple Rhino Project has won the Rhino Conservation Award in the Media and Journalism Support category at the gala dinner held at Lombardy Boutique Hotel in Pretoria on Thursday, 29 November.
03 Dec 2012
Jacaranda FM named as the official radio partner of the Nedbank Golf Challenge
Jacaranda FM has announced a partnership with Sun International on one of South Africa’s most prestigious sporting events, the Nedbank Golf Challenge.
29 Nov 2012
Elvis Blue to tour South Africa during December
Elvis Blue to tour South Africa during December
Elvis Blue, is spreading the Christmas cheer in a very special way this year. He will be touring the country, bringing the joy of his music to his supporters in their hometowns.
29 Nov 2012
Natalie Chapman to launch <i>Truth Sessions</i> at Tanz Cafe in Johannesburg
Natalie Chapman to launch Truth Sessions at Tanz Cafe in Johannesburg
Natalie Chapman is no stranger to discerning music fans across the country. However, Chapman’s material was never as readily available to the public as she would have liked. But now, her fans are in for a treat as she is set to launch her independently-produced album, Truth Sessions on Monday, 5 December at Tanz Café in Johannesburg.
08 Nov 2012
Date my Dad's Meran Wilson chooses his dream date
18 days since being announced Jacaranda FM’s most dateable dad, 34-year-old Meran Wilson from Centurion announced his dream date on Friday morning, 17 August during the grand finale of Date My Dad 2012.
17 Aug 2012
<i>Jacaranda FM&#39;s</i> Date My Dad promotion is back on the airwaves
Jacaranda FM's Date My Dad promotion is back on the airwaves
Just over two weeks ago, Rian van Heerden and Ashley Hayden from Jacaranda FM’s Complimentary Breakfast decided that it sucks to be single and offered to help one lucky dad to find some love.
01 Aug 2012
Virgin Atlantic named as the headline sponsor of the 80s Rewind Festival
After the incredible success of the 80s Rewind Festival earlier this year in Durban, Rewind SA has announced Virgin Atlantic as the headline sponsor of the upcoming 80s Rewind Festival in association with Jacaranda FM and Heart FM.
26 Jul 2012
Ja.fm is driving high levels of engagement through listener-driven radio
Ja.fm, an online radio station provided by Kagiso Media’s Jacaranda FM, is driving high levels of audience engagement through the use of a technology called listener-driven radio (LDR), helping the Afrikaans music scene to grow and thrive in the process.
24 Jul 2012
<I>Jacaranda FM</i> campaign focuses on why its <i>lekker</i> to be here
Jacaranda FM campaign focuses on why its lekker to be here
After a recent rebranding campaign, Jacaranda FM last week announced the launch of its “Lekker To Be Here” campaign - a positioning statement which forms part of the station’s overall brand experience.
09 Jul 2012
Zalebs answers SA's hunger for celebrity gossip
Zalebs, the Kagiso Digital-owned celebrity news portal, has aspirations of being ranked in the top three of the entertainment category ahead of its long established piers.
14 Jun 2012
Biggest SA Tattoo spectacular ever at Montecasino
The SA Tattoo, in partnership with Jacaranda FM and M-Net presents its biggest and most spectacular line-up ever at Montecasino’s outdoor event area for four days only, from 6 to 9 September 2012. Now in its fourth consecutive year, the SA Tattoo has thrilled more than 70 000 people, selling out at every show since its launch in 2008.
14 Jun 2012
Digital radio is at the tipping point in SA
The growth of digital radio in South Africa is set to increase as broadband connectivity reaches more of the country’s population and as innovative services such as listener-driven radio (LDR) give users more reason to tune in online. This is according to Attila Bernariusz, divisional head of Kagiso Digital, a division of Kagiso New Media.
13 Jun 2012
Meet Frankie Fire
A group of five comrades bound by their unique passion for good music, fun times and the inability to dance, together form Frankie Fire – the ear-twitchingly good sound of old school rock 'n roll.
05 Jun 2012
Oldest Indian dance organisation to feature in SA Tattoo 2012
The Anavarata Dance Institute will feature in a fast-paced, 360° Indian performance at the 2012 edition of the SA Tattoo in September. A special performance blend of South Indian, North Indian and Bollywood dance will pay tribute to Indian heritage, coupled with a dose of Africa.
31 May 2012
Additional seated tickets released for Roxette's Johannesburg concert
In response to popular demand, Big Concerts has announced that additional seated tickets for Roxette’s Johannesburg performance (scheduled for Sunday, 3 June at the Coca-Cola Dome) have been made available through Computicket.
09 May 2012
Drama and excitement when fiction became reality with <i>Jacaranda FM</i>
Drama and excitement when fiction became reality with Jacaranda FM
The public opened their hearts during the recent auction of Parlotones drummer Neil Pauw’s painting on 18 April, and pledged R570 000 towards the training of tracker dogs, which will assist in Jacaranda FM’s anti-rhino-poaching efforts. The event took place at Jacaranda FM’s Montecasino studio and the band surprised the public with several live performances in the studio.
20 Apr 2012
Jacaranda FM scoops four awards at the MTN Radio Awards
While Jacaranda FM was rocking Loftus Versfeld with a crowd of over 20 000 concert-goers at Jacaranda Day, the station was also shaking up the competition at the MTN Radio Awards, picking up four awards at the Sandton Convention Centre on Saturday, 14 April.
17 Apr 2012
Kagiso Broadcasting wins at MTN Radio Awards
The 2012 MTN Radio Awards held a number of big wins for Kagiso Broadcasting and radio brands Jacaranda FM, Heart 104.9FM and East Coast Radio. Between them, the stations won several of the accolades on offer to commercial stations. Describing the wins as “significant”, Kagiso Broadcasting said it was the quality, not the quantity that has kept the company celebrating.
17 Apr 2012
<i>Jacaranda FM</i> reveals new brand identity
Jacaranda FM reveals new brand identity
Jacaranda FM unveiled its new brand identity and payoff line at the second annual Jacaranda Day at Loftus Versfeld. The new identity complements the Jacaranda brand - a brand that is locally rooted, globally savvy, music-driven, accessible, trusted, caring and all-round fun.
16 Apr 2012
<i>MTN Radio Awards 2012</i> winners announced
MTN Radio Awards 2012 winners announced
The 2012 MTN Radio Awards were presented at a gala banquet at the Sandton Convention Centre on Saturday, 14 April. This is the MTN Radio Awards’ third year of existence and the competition attracted 866 entries, more than double the number of entries received in 2011.
16 Apr 2012
<i>Jacaranda Day 2012</i> rocks Loftus
Jacaranda Day 2012 rocks Loftus
From 12:00 until well after 23:00 on Saturday, 14 April, a crowd of almost 20 000 were entertained by the likes of Bobby van Jaarsveld, Bok van Blerk, David van Vuuren, Dr Victor & the Rasta Rebels, Jay, Juanita du Plessis, Kurt Darren, Loyiso Bala, Prime Circle, Riana Nel, Steve Hofmeyr and Theuns Jordaan.
16 Apr 2012
The Parlotones to highlights important social issues
The Parlotones will be using their new album Journey through the Shadows as a vehicle to highlight major social awareness campaigns by bringing them out of the shadows. These campaigns include the UN WOMEN Violence against Women and Girls campaign, rhino poaching, the CarbonWorx CarbonFree campaign and a blood donor drive, which will see the band actively campaigning during their time off.
10 Apr 2012
Jacaranda 94.2 is relocating to Midrand
After 13 years in the surrounds of Kosmosdal in Centurion, the home of Life’s Greatest Hits will be relocating to Midrand.
05 Apr 2012
<i>MTN Radio Awards 2012</i> announce finalists
MTN Radio Awards 2012 announce finalists
The overall standard of entries in the MTN Radio Awards has improved significantly,” says Rich Mkhondo, MTN Radio Awards chairman. “Feedback from the adjudicators has been extremely positive and it appears that there is a general improvement in the overall standard of radio programming and output."
29 Mar 2012
<i>ja.fm</i> says <i>ja</i> to another year with a <i>lekker</i><sup>*</sup> party
ja.fm says ja to another year with a lekker* party
Many radio stations have request shows, but the line-up is ultimately determined by a music compiler. But by integrating the immediacy of the interweb with the best Afrikaans music has to offer, ja.fm has turned the listener into the music compiler. Christine Greyvenstein chilled with Afrikaans music royalty at ja.fm’s first birthday.
26 Mar 2012
Fiction becomes reality for <i>The Wild</i>
Fiction becomes reality for The Wild
Fiction will become reality soon after the broadcast of an episode of M-Net’s The Wild that will feature rock superstars The Parlotones and Jacaranda 94.2’s anti-rhino poaching team.
15 Mar 2012
Mediamark and Jacaranda 94.2 reveal Pretoria's secrets
Mediamark (and its Radmark division) together with Jacaranda 94.2 took a group of clients on a tour of Pretoria on Friday, 2 March to offer them insights into the capital and the behaviour of its consumers.
13 Mar 2012
Ice Project to release début album
Sovereign Entertainment presents the Ice Project's début album, ‘The Boy in the Photo’, due for release on 2 April. The album was recorded and produced by South African producer Theo Crous. Ice Project will be performing at Kirstenbosch on 8 April.
27 Feb 2012
More tickets become available for the Eagles
More tickets become available for the Eagles
Big Concerts has announced that new inventory has been made available for the Eagles concert at the Superbowl, Sun City. Priced from R1 020, tickets for this intimate performance are available from Computicket.
20 Feb 2012
Rian and <i>Jacaranda 94.2</i> aid flood victims
Rian and Jacaranda 94.2 aid flood victims
In the wake of the severe floods in Limpopo and Mpumalanga – leaving many dead and injured, and countless more homeless, Jacaranda 94.2 lead by Rian Van Heerden's Complimentary Breakfast team are reaching out to lend a much needed hand.
24 Jan 2012
Rian and <i>Jacaranda 94.2</i> to pay listeners’ bills this January
Rian and Jacaranda 94.2 to pay listeners’ bills this January
As the school terms get underway and listeners return to the world of dodging traffic, making back-to-back meetings, beating deadlines and exceeding targets, Jacaranda 94.2 has put aside hundreds of thousands of rands to help with those nasty bills that have piled up over the holiday season.
17 Jan 2012
Kagiso Broadcasting opens up to the content industry
Kagiso Broadcasting is looking to commission creative people to provide exciting and engaging programming for listeners to Jacaranda 94.2 and East Coast Radio. In a first for the South African radio industry, Kagiso Broadcasting is throwing open its doors and inviting anyone with the ability to conceive and create great programming to start working with them.
16 Jan 2012
Amplify your weekends with Paul Rotherham on <i>Jacaranda 94.2</i>
Amplify your weekends with Paul Rotherham on Jacaranda 94.2
From Saturday, 14 January well known radio personality Paul Rotherham takes to the air from 20:00 with Jacaranda 94.2’s ‘Weekend Special’ where he'll bring you party anthems.
13 Jan 2012
Thousands share the Christmas spirit with <i>Jacaranda 94.2</i> &amp; SPAR’s Carols by Candlelight
Thousands share the Christmas spirit with Jacaranda 94.2 & SPAR’s Carols by Candlelight
Jacaranda 94.2, in proud partnership with SPAR, again presented the popular Carols by Candlelight in 2011 – kicking off the festive season at Supersport Park on 6 December and at Montecasino on 8 December to capacity crowds.
09 Dec 2011
Jacaranda 94.2 announces new breakfast team
Media personality Rian van Heerden will host the breakfast show on Jacaranda 94.2 from January 2012. The station also confirmed that Rian is joined by television personality Ashley Hayden who makes her debut on breakfast radio.
28 Nov 2011
The best of local entertainment is top of mind at the <i>Ayoba Festival</i>
The best of local entertainment is top of mind at the Ayoba Festival
Montecasino in partnership with MTN and in association with media partners, Jacaranda 94.2, M-Net and Joburg.co.za, are hosting the Ayoba Festival, currently on at Montecasino until 4 December.
10 Nov 2011
Jacobs Krönung Coffee – connecting South Africans with their favourite radio breakfast show
Jacobs Krönung Coffee – connecting South Africans with their favourite radio breakfast show
It’s no secret that people love their morning drive shows almost as much as they love their first cup of coffee in the morning, so what better way to enjoy a top-notch show than with Jacobs Krönung Coffee?
01 Nov 2011
Go green and win a scooter with <i>Jacaranda 94.2</i> and Lafarge
Go green and win a scooter with Jacaranda 94.2 and Lafarge
On the week of 31 October the first session of the Workzone on Jacaranda 94.2 with Barney Simon will be going green – green with joy for those who care for the environment and win one super cool scooter per day, green with envy for those who don’t.
31 Oct 2011
Barcelos to sponsor <i>That Show</i> on <i>Jacaranda 94.2</i>
Barcelos to sponsor That Show on Jacaranda 94.2
Hosted by semi-controversial radio personality, stand-up comedian, columnist and TV talk show host, Rian van Heerden, there’s one thing that That Show is NOT: chicken.
31 Oct 2011
Music lovers flock to Kloofendal for Toyota <i>Jacaranda</i> Pops
Music lovers flock to Kloofendal for Toyota Jacaranda Pops
On Saturday, 22 October more than 5 000 music lovers flocked to the Kloofendal Amphitheatre for the 1st Toyota Jacaranda Pops concert – a tasteful pairing of top notch South African talent with a symphony orchestra that wowed a capacity crowd.
25 Oct 2011
Book your hospitality package for the annual CIPLA South African sport and arts hall of fame golf challenge
Fancy an opportunity to tee off in style with your favourite sports and arts heroes? Then book your corporate VIP hospitality package today and enjoy a day out in the sun with 144 celebrity golfers as they compete in the first ever South African Sports and Arts Hall of Fame (SASAHOF) Golf Challenge.
25 Oct 2011
December Streets head south with <i>On The Edge</i> Cape tour
December Streets head south with On The Edge Cape tour
The foot-stomping, skirt-lifting musical bliss of Pretoria-based rockers December Streets will be heading to Cape Town at the end of October. An eclectic mix of rhythms, a symphonic trio of guitars, with a voice to match, unique drumbeats and a pumping trumpet, you wouldn’t want to miss it.
21 Oct 2011
Save a life by donating blood at Jacaranda 94.2 tomorrow
With South Africa’s blood levels at a critical low, Jacaranda 94.2 has thrown its weight firmly behind efforts to relieve the crisis in true Jacaranda-style.
13 Oct 2011
Radio advertising and its influence on content
Radio advertising and its influence on content
Radio advertising is about conveying a message to the listeners of the station, but it can be done in so many different ways, from the standard live reads and generics to DJ endorsements, sponsorships and advertiser-funded programming, says ComutaNet’s audio visual specialist, Jenny McLean. This week, Lindsey Kin investigates whether radio advertising influences radio content.
10 Oct 2011
Get a Life on <i>Jacaranda 94.2</i>
Get a Life on Jacaranda 94.2
Jacaranda 94.2 and the Frankie & Co Morning Show is lending a helping hand and will do anything from walking the dog to painting a house with the station’s Get A Life promotion.
04 Oct 2011
Ayoba Festival is on the way to Joburg
MTN in partnership with Montecasino announce six weeks - 42 days - of endless entertainment at the Ayoba Festival.
29 Sep 2011
Buble meets Bach with Toyota Jacaranda Pops!
On 22 October 2011, families will have the opportunity to attend the Toyota Jacaranda Pops – a live performance by the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra, exquisitely paired with top South African talent – bringing a mix of the country’s favourite classics and top current tunes to life under a starry Gauteng sky!
27 Sep 2011
Shed that flab with with BlackBerry
Miguel Proenca of Jacaranda FM is trying to shed kilos for charity and the more weight he loses, the more the community wins. The radio presenter has dropped over twenty kilograms already. Keep track of Proenca’s progress on Jacaranda FM. The lucky listener who guesses the exact amount of kilograms he loses by the end of the campaign will win a BlackBerry® Torch™ 9800 smartphone.
15 Sep 2011
Riverdance extends with eight extra shows at The Teatro
Riverdance enjoyed a sell-out success during its first tour to South Africa earlier this year resulting in a two-week return season at The Teatro at Montecasino opening on Tuesday, 27 September. Due to popular demand, the show's return season has just been extended by a week of eight performances, making its Johannesburg season a full three week run, ending on Sunday, 16 October.
14 Sep 2011
radmark’s 49M campaign surpasses expectations
Energy-saving initiative results in buy-in from both strategic partners and consumers, with plans in the works for a second campaign this year.
07 Sep 2011
The face behind the story-what a radio news journalist really does
Most people are unaware of the intricate process of compiling a radio news bulletin. A newsreader is perceived as exactly that – someone who reads the news. The process of collecting breaking stories is not something people tend to lose sleep over. Christine Greyvenstein caught up with Jacaranda 94.2 news journalist, Melissa du Preez, to find out what really goes on behind the scenes.
06 Sep 2011
Riverdance returns to the Teatro
Following an exceptional demand for tickets, BIG Concerts in association with media partners M-Net and Jacaranda 94.2 are bringing the show back to the Teatro for a return season opening on Tuesday, 27 September for two weeks only, ending on Sunday, 9 October.
01 Sep 2011
Buble meets Bach with Toyota Jacaranda Pops
Buble meets Bach with Toyota Jacaranda Pops
Toyota Jacaranda Pops brings life’s greatest hits with a classical touch, to the Kloofendal Amphitheatre on Saturday, 22 October.
01 Sep 2011
Radio gets Kweeka results for Absa
Radio formed an essential part of the mix of Absa’s Kweeka campaign using the frequency of radio to drive home the message that 'You can do it Kweeka' with Absa.
26 Aug 2011
The Beatles <i>Rain</i> down on Joburg
The Beatles Rain down on Joburg
The internationally acclaimed Beatles concert, Rain – a Tribute to the Beatles, presented by Jacaranda 94.2, rocked Joburg with its opening show at the Teatro at Montecasino on Tuesday, 23 August. Christine Greyvenstein got her 1960s groove on and joined in the fun.
24 Aug 2011
<i>Jacaranda 94.2</i> announces new station manager
Jacaranda 94.2 announces new station manager
South Africa’s number one independent radio station, Jacaranda 94.2, has announced that broadcast industry stalwart, Kevin Fine, will be its new station manager.
19 Aug 2011
Rugby World Cup fever is in the air with <i>Jacaranda 94.2</i>
Rugby World Cup fever is in the air with Jacaranda 94.2
From 9 August to 8 September, all Jacaranda 94.2 listeners’ favourite artists will be going head to head in Jacaranda 94.2’s World Cup of Music, a challenge that could see them winning their share of R100 000 in cash.
08 Aug 2011
Guess right and you could win with <i>Jacaranda 94.2</i>&#39;s Big Pay-out
Guess right and you could win with Jacaranda 94.2's Big Pay-out
It’s about as easy as guessing the mystery amount when R10 is too high and R8 is too low … except that we’re not talking tens, but thousands to tens of thousands of rands. Jacaranda 94.2’s Big Pay-out is back.
12 Jul 2011
Rian van Heerden&#39;s new show starts tonight on <i>Jacaranda 94.2</i>
Rian van Heerden's new show starts tonight on Jacaranda 94.2
Starting from Monday, 4 July, Rian van Heerden's 'That Show' will hit the Jacaranda 94.2 airwaves on weeknights from 19:30 to 22:00.
04 Jul 2011
Rian van Heerden to join <i>Jacaranda 94.2</i>
Rian van Heerden to join Jacaranda 94.2
'Radio personality', 'stand-up comedian', 'columnist', 'TV talk show host or simply the guy who is prepared to stick his head up any lion’s mouth'. What you call him really doesn’t matter. What does is that Rian van Heerden will be joining Jacaranda 94.2’s on-air team from 4 July.
27 Jun 2011
The SA Tattoo is a drumbeat away
The SA Tattoo is a drumbeat away
Jacaranda 94.2 presents the SA Tattoo. Local audiences are rarely treated to entertainment events on such a spectacular scale. The SA Tattoo is back in September for a number of performances – of which only four will be open to the general public. So, despite the huge seating capacity of Montecasino’s Outdoor Event Area, seats are bound to sell out – as they’ve done in the last two years.
03 Jun 2011
Celebrating Italian tradition at the second <i>L’Italia</i>
Celebrating Italian tradition at the second L’Italia
The L’Italia festival will once again be held at Montecasino's Outdoor Piazza from 16 to 19 June, and coincides with the 150th anniversary of Italian Unification. Daily entry to the festival, including all areas and activities is free of charge.
27 May 2011
<i>Jacaranda 94.2</i> heads up the Afrikaans market in Gauteng
Jacaranda 94.2 heads up the Afrikaans market in Gauteng
Jacaranda 94.2 is the number one radio station for the Afrikaans market in Gauteng with 27.9% market share – this according to the first SAARF RAMS results of 2011.
27 May 2011
Police brutality only newsworthy when they bleed
When I was studying journalism, my lecturer would always tell us in class that: “If it does not bleed then it does not sell.” He meant that for a story to be newsworthy, someone has to die or be injured. A few years after graduating, I caught up with the phrase again at the YFM newsroom. Reikhutsitse Malala looks at the media's role in bringing attention to the Andries Tatane killing.
21 Apr 2011
<i>2011 MTN Radio Awards</i> celebrates the best in SA radio
2011 MTN Radio Awards celebrates the best in SA radio
Media Update's Lindsey Kin attended the second MTN Radio Awards held on Saturday, 9 April at the Sandton Convention Centre with colleagues, Marie Straub and Artwell Nwaila of COUP Magazine. The prestigious awards recognise and celebrate those industry players who are adding excellence to the radio industry.
14 Apr 2011
Riverdance returns to the Teatro in September
This exceptional demand for tickets of the Riverdance resulted in South African promoters, BIG Concerts, bringing the show back to the Teatro for a return season opening on Tuesday, 27 September 2011 for two weeks only, ending on Sunday, 9 October 2011.
12 Apr 2011
<i>Jacaranda 94.2</i> <i>Jacaranda</i>’s &#39;Just Plain Breakfast&#39; named <i>Best Breakfast Show</i>
Jacaranda 94.2 Jacaranda’s 'Just Plain Breakfast' named Best Breakfast Show
Jacaranda 94.2’s 'Just Plain Breakfast', headed by Darren Scott, was presented with the accolade of Best Breakfast Show and producer, William Scott, received the award for Best Content Producer at this year's MTN Radio Awards.
12 Apr 2011
New head of Trade Marketing at <i>Jacaranda 94.2</i>
New head of Trade Marketing at Jacaranda 94.2
Jenny Griesel, Marketing Manager at Jacaranda 94.2, will be heading up Trade Marketing at South Africa’s No.1 independent radio station as of 11 April.
11 Apr 2011
2011 <i>MTN Radio Award</i> winners announced
2011 MTN Radio Award winners announced
The 2011 MTN Radio Awards were made at a gala event in Sandton on Saturday night, 9 April, attended by over 600 industry luminaries. With double the number of both participants and entries across all languages, the stations’ work was judged by a diverse panel of industry experts.
11 Apr 2011
First ever Jacaranda Day proves to be a hit
First ever Jacaranda Day proves to be a hit
The first ever Jacaranda Day, which took place on 26 March at Super Sport Park in Centurion, proved to be a phenomenal success, with some 10 000 people in attendance, including Jacaranda 94.2’s mysterious purple man, attended the day that kicked off with Frankie Fire and Kinky Robot on stage just after noon.
31 Mar 2011
First ever Jacaranda Day proves to be a hit
First ever Jacaranda Day proves to be a hit
The first ever Jacaranda Day, which took place on 26 March at Super Sport Park in Centurion, proved to be a phenomenal success, with some 10 000 people in attendance, including Jacaranda 94.2’s mysterious purple man, attended the day that kicked off with Frankie Fire and Kinky Robot on stage just after noon.
31 Mar 2011
<i>Jacaranda 94.2</i> adds a fourth Roxette concert date
Jacaranda 94.2 adds a fourth Roxette concert date
Jacaranda 94.2, in partnership with Big Concerts, has had to add a fourth Roxette concert date on 17 May, due to unprecedented public demand. This after the concert was initially scheduled to span only 14 and 15 May, with a concert on 13 May later added due to soaring ticket sales.
22 Mar 2011
Fourth Roxette concert added at Sun City
Due to an exceptional response to tickets sales, Roxette have added a fourth concert date on Tuesday, 17 May at the Superbowl at Sun City. Presented by Jacaranda 94.2 and M-Net. Another Big Concerts Experience.
17 Mar 2011
<i>Jacaranda 94.2</i>’s purple man shares Jacaranda Day excitement
Jacaranda 94.2’s purple man shares Jacaranda Day excitement
Jacaranda 94.2’s purple man is sharing the excitement around Jacaranda Day, which takes place on 26 March at Supersport Park in Centurion.
16 Mar 2011
<i>Jacaranda 94.2</i> launches <i>Ja.fm</i>
Jacaranda 94.2 launches Ja.fm
Afrikaans music fans can now access an online music channel, dedicated exclusively to the tunes they love. Kagiso Media launched Ja.fm in early February and has been testing its response with active online users prior to a public launch, which took place on Wednesday, 2 March.
02 Mar 2011
Entries for the second <i>MTN Radio Awards</i> double
Entries for the second MTN Radio Awards double
Entries to this year’s MTN Radio Awards has come from all sectors of the radio industry, namely commercial, PBS and community stations. In total, 53 stations have entered the competition. Of those, 17 broadcast in the commercial space, 22 are community radio stations and 15 are PBS stations.
22 Feb 2011
Simon Schofield joins tap dance spectacular
Strictly Tap Dance Fever provides even more pizzazz when it performs exclusively at The Mandela at Joburg Theatre from 15 February to 6 March.
09 Feb 2011
<i>COUP</i> screws love and makes war!
COUP screws love and makes war!
For all the love birds out there, February is synonymous with soppy poems, talking cards and cuddly teddy bears. For COUP, February is characterised by media stigmatisms, wars in advertising and the love/hate relationship between PR and the media...
02 Feb 2011
<i>Shake It Up</i> on Disney Channel
Shake It Up on Disney Channel
Disney Channel has revealed that South African model and mother of two, Kerry McGregor, will help support the launch of the much-anticipated new dance comedy series, Shake it Up.
02 Feb 2011
Purple tights invade Joburg
Purple tights invade Joburg
Residents in the East and West Jo’burg were surprised to find a purple man armed with a boombox joining them, to create a viral video. Jacaranda 94.2 has increased signal strength in these areas, thanks to a more powerful transmitter. The video communicates Jacaranda 94.2’s increased signal strength and describes the brand accurately to entice listeners to enjoy Life’s Greatest Hits.
31 Jan 2011
radmark bids farewell to Wayne Bischoff
Wayne Bischoff, who joined radmark four years ago, has left to pursue an opportunity in the mobile marketing space. There are no plans presently to fill the position of Marketing Director vacated by Bischoff and the establishment of mediamark remains on track.
12 Jan 2011
Get ready to be dazzled by Strictly Tap Dance Fever
For the first time in South Africa and direct from their smash UK tour, the adrenalin-driven Strictly Tap Dance Fever takes to the stage at the Joburg Theatre. It will be at The Mandela at Joburg Theatre for a short season from 15 February to 6 March.
11 Jan 2011
Spectacular shows at Joburg Theatre
Catch a host of exciting shows coming up at the Joburg Theatre, from the end of the latest panto run, to HIStory – This Is It, Hannah & Miley: The Best of Both Girls Show and Strictly Tap Dance Fever with Special Guest Star Amor Vittone.
20 Dec 2010
&#39;Your Question My Question&#39; winner takes home R300 000
'Your Question My Question' winner takes home R300 000
The grand finale for Jacaranda 94.2’s 'Your Question My Question', sponsored by Emperors Palace, took place on 6 December. The competition final saw Gideon Scheepers walk away with R300 000.
13 Dec 2010
Everyone is asking: "Who’s the 'Heart Boy'?"
For the past few weeks, an unnamed young boy wearing a red cap has been popping up on our TV screens and on radio shows handing out a red heart, and no-one seems to know why. He has also been making unscheduled appearances at a variety of media outlets, such as Idols and 5FM...
22 Nov 2010
The <i>MTN Radio Awards</i> journey continues into 2011
The MTN Radio Awards journey continues into 2011
“Year one was a stunning success,” said Jeremy Maggs, MTN Radio Awards Creator and Director of Future Publishing at the launch of the MTN Radio Awards 2011 programme, held in Johannesburg. He added, “We’re here today to tell you how the programme is going to be a lot bigger, how it’s going to be better, and it’s going to be much louder for 2011.” Lindsey Kin provides feedback.
18 Nov 2010
See U2 in December thanks to <i>Jacaranda 94.2</i>
See U2 in December thanks to Jacaranda 94.2
The highly successful Big Payout Promotion generated more than 170 000 SMS responses in a month. Now, Jacaranda 94.2 has announced its next big thing, offering one listener and their partner the chance to see Bono, The Edge, Larry Mullen Jr and Adam Clayton live on stage in Sydney, Australia long before they head out to South African shores.
18 Nov 2010
Amor guest stars in tap spectacular
The international tap dance sensation, Strictly Tap Dance Fever, with guest star, Amor Vittone, is coming to the Joburg Theatre from 15 February.
15 Nov 2010
<i>Jacaranda 94.2</i> weathers the radio storm
Jacaranda 94.2 weathers the radio storm
2010 has arguably been one of the tougher years for South African radio. Audience numbers have been more volatile than before, primarily due to strong competition from other media types and platforms. According to SAARF RAMS 2010/4, however, Jacaranda 94.2 didn’t only weather the storm well, it also showed substantial growth in key market segments.
05 Nov 2010
<i>Jacaranda 94.2</i> &#39;likes&#39; record
Jacaranda 94.2 'likes' record
The Jacaranda 94.2 Just Plain Breakfast team has broken a world record by being the fastest group to reach 40 000 ‘likes’ in only 11 days on Facebook.
03 Nov 2010
Jacaranda 94.2 introduces <i>visual radio</i>
Jacaranda 94.2 introduces visual radio
On 15 October, Jacaranda 94.2 updated its RDS displays on Digital Billboards along key routes across Johannesburg, enabling drivers on and around the M1 South, M1 North, East Rand Mall, Bruma, Rosebank, Strubens Valley, Cresta and Randburg, to see which one of Life’s Greatest Hits is currently on air.
18 Oct 2010
The Heavy weight comedy jam makes a return
The Heavy weight comedy jam makes a return
Fans of comedy will be pleased to hear that The Heavyweight Comedy Jam is back with a bumper line up of South African comics, including Marc Lottering, Tumi Morake, Joey Rasdien, Krijay Govender, Malcolm Ferreira, Martin Jonas, Paul Snodgrass and many more on 1 October 2010 at Emperors Palace.
10 Sep 2010
<i>Jacaranda 94.2</i> welcomes Denzil Taylor on board
Jacaranda 94.2 welcomes Denzil Taylor on board
Jacaranda 94.2 has appointed Denzil Taylor as Managing Editor: News & Sport. With two ostriches as pets; a deputy president as a former boss; and plenty of journalism experience, there’s certainly nothing average about Taylor.
06 Sep 2010
<i>Jacaranda 94.2</i> Castrol MagnaTrek searches for motoring intelligence
Jacaranda 94.2 Castrol MagnaTrek searches for motoring intelligence
The Jacaranda 94.2 Castrol MagnaTrek will kick off in Pretoria on 27 September as some of the country’s most ingenious roadsters set out to use their instinct and intelligence as they vie for the grand prize of R80 000.
30 Aug 2010
Radio ratings undisturbed by World Cup
Radio ratings undisturbed by World Cup
On Thursday, 12 August, the South African Advertising Research Foundation (SAARF) presented the results of the third RAMS release for the year. This was a combined rolling wave of two fieldwork periods, including data collected from mid-March to early May, and early May to the beginning of July. This was the last release to use the small urban/ rural sample from 2009.
13 Aug 2010
Jacaranda 94.2, announces its new line-up
Jacaranda 94.2, announces its new line-up
With its new line-up, Jacaranda 94.2 will offer its target audience of 25-49 year old South Africans, in the LSM groups 6 to 10, even more to look forward to.
05 Aug 2010
Natalie Chapman live at Gold Reef City
In celebration of National Women’s Day, singer-songwriter, Natalie Chapman, will be entertaining visitors at Gold Reef City Theme Park on 9 August. She will perform her warm, catchy brand of pop-rock music alongside her band at 13:00 and 14:00 at the Town Square; the show is included in the standard entrance fee for the Theme Park.
30 Jul 2010
&#39;Date my dad&#39; on <i>Jacaranda 94.2</i>
'Date my dad' on Jacaranda 94.2
Following the successful Double Up, two boobs and a bag of cash and World Cup of Music, which collectively generated more than 500 000 SMS responses, Jacaranda 94.2 heats up the airwaves with another exciting promotion - this time hooking up single dads with the dates of their dreams.
22 Jul 2010
Scott, South Africa&#39;s Favourite Radio Personality
Scott, South Africa's Favourite Radio Personality
Darren Scott, host of Jacaranda 94.2’s Just Plain Breakfast, was announced South Africa’s Favourite Radio Personality at the YOU Spectacular Awards, held at Emperors Palace on Saturday, 17 July. The glitzy event marked the result of weeks of voting by YOU readers for, amongst others, their favourite sport star; favourite soapie; and favourite music star.
20 Jul 2010
Croc wrestler won Darren’s World Cup ticket
Croc wrestler won Darren’s World Cup ticket
The efforts of Maurice and Nicole Meyer, who swam through crocodile-infested waters, were not in vain when they were the first to find the Apprentice dressed up as a Spanish Dutch girl in Pretoria in the final part of the challenge to win Darren’s ticket to the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Maurice joined Frankie and Dianne at the final game.
16 Jul 2010
<i>Jacaranda 94.2 FM</i> appoints OIL
Jacaranda 94.2 FM appoints OIL
OIL, brand strategy and research specialists within the Lowe Bull group, has been appointed by Jacaranda 94.2 FM to spearhead a strategic brand positioning project. Through an analysis of the various consumer groups within South Africa, OIL will seek to identify new opportunities for the brand.
06 Jul 2010
Radio continues stable streak
Radio continues stable streak
The 15 June 2010 RAMS release by the South African Advertising Research Foundation (SAARF) combined the mid-January to mid-March wave, and the mid-March to mid-May wave. The fieldwork period included the large urban component and the June sample consisted of 25 693 diary keepers, amounting to an average of 2.5 diaries per household. Desi Tzoneva summarises the findings.
21 Jun 2010
Decline in radio listenership due to inclusion of latest samples
Decline in radio listenership due to inclusion of latest samples
By Desi Tzoneva On Thursday, 29 April, SAARF released the most recent RAMS figures, which for the first time, included the new urban/ rural database. The small urban/ rural sample will now be refreshed twice a year, in April and October.
30 Apr 2010
Key staff leaving Kaya FM
Key staff leaving Kaya FM
The City Press reports that Kaya FM has seen various departures of key staff members. The station has shed news journalist, Amos Phago; head of marketing and research, Sipho Dube; and events co-ordinators, Nompumelelo Mohla and Mahiodi Makate. Also gone is programming manager, Neil Johnson, who has joined sister station Jacaranda FM.
15 Mar 2010
Morobe’s foresight helps Kagiso Media weather the storm
Morobe’s foresight helps Kagiso Media weather the storm
The Sunday Times Business Times reports that Kagiso Media CE, Murphy Morobe showed strategic foresight ahead of the downturn. By realising that advertising revenues in traditional media were in decline, Morboe looked at diversification.
22 Feb 2010
RAMS Wave Six release
RAMS Wave Six release
By Desi Tzoneva On Thursday, 11 February, the South African Advertising Research Foundation (SAARF) announced the RAMS Wave Six figures at a presentation held at the Bryanston Country Club.
11 Feb 2010
Jacaranda 94.2 outperforms competition
Jacaranda 94.2 outperforms competition
The latest RAMS diary (August to October 2009; the final for the year) summarises a tough year for radio. The medium has suffered year on year listenership decreases, but Jacaranda 94.2 has proved the exception to that rule with a significant increase in diary on diary audience and a stable picture, year on year.
18 Dec 2009
SAARF’s fifth RAMS release points to stability in sector
SAARF’s fifth RAMS release points to stability in sector
By Desi Tzoneva On 2 December, the South African Advertising Research Foundation (SAARF) released the fifth wave of RAMS figures for the combined period July to end-August, and end-August to the third week of October.
04 Dec 2009
Festive season fun for everyone at Montecasino
Festive season fun for everyone at Montecasino
For a truly de-lightful festive season experience, head to Montecasino this December and bring the whole family along, as Montecasino brings you Festivo – a festival of lights, love and all things magical.
30 Nov 2009
Liezel and Bongani to host Soundcheck Live on M-Net
Liezel and Bongani to host Soundcheck Live on M-Net
It’s officially the start of the summer season, and at M-Net that means hot new local shows. Multi-talented radio personalities Liezel van der Westhuizen of Jacaranda 94.2 and Bongani Nxumalo of 94.7 Highveld Stereo will join forces to host M-Net’s latest local offering, music request show, 'Soundcheck Live'.
25 Nov 2009
RAMS fourth wave release
RAMS fourth wave release
On Tuesday, 27 October, the South African Advertising Research Foundation (SAARF) announced the latest SAARF RAMS figures at a presentation held at the Bryanston Country Club. The fieldwork for this wave was a combination of data conducted from mid-May 2009 to end-August 2009.
13 Nov 2009
Castrol chicken run gathers speed
Castrol’s novel road race, the Castrol Chicken Run, is on again. Radio Jacaranda; OFM; and East Coast Radio DJs will be on the lookout for 10 deserving contestants to put foot in this year’s race and run down the grand prize of R50 000.
11 Nov 2009
Top 20 stations of the 15s
Top 20 stations of the 15s
For decades, 16-year-olds have been the youngest ‘adults’ measured in the media audience research done by the South African Advertising Research Foundation (SAARF). Now, the age limit has been lowered to 15 on all SAARF’s media audience research surveys. For the first time, we can see what media 15-year-olds are consuming.
05 Nov 2009
A number of firsts for SAARF RAMS® October
A number of firsts for SAARF RAMS® October
SAARF’s latest RAMS® release includes a number of firsts for the survey, but not much good news for radio stations, many of whom have seen their audiences decline in the face of increased TV viewing.
04 Nov 2009
Jacaranda 94.2 owns Pretoria
Jacaranda 94.2 owns Pretoria
The recession may be biting, but consumers still know where they can find value, and are increasingly exercising their options by tuning in…or out. Jacaranda 94.2 has spent the last few months fine-tuning its programming, and is beginning to reap the rewards.
09 Oct 2009
Jacaranda RMFM (Monitored)
Jacaranda RMFM (Monitored)
Jacaranda RMFM broadcasts on seven transmitters through a transmitter split on Jacaranda 94.2’s network to listeners in Limpopo and parts of the Mpumalanga provinces.
30 Sep 2009
Jacaranda 94.2 leaps ahead
Jacaranda 94.2 leaps ahead
Jacaranda 94.2 has been recognised as a firm favourite among listeners, and a formidable opponent in the stakes for top radio brand.
25 Aug 2009
RAMS third wave released
RAMS third wave released
By Desi Tzoneva On Wednesday, 12 August, the South African Advertising Research Foundation (SAARF) announced the latest SAARF RAMS figures at a presentation held at the Bryanston Country Club. The fieldwork for this wave was a combination of data conducted from mid-March 2009 to mid-July 2009.
17 Aug 2009
SAARF RAMS® Aug 2009: Community radio buoys up the medium
SAARF RAMS® Aug 2009: Community radio buoys up the medium
Community radio is proving to be an unstoppable force in the South African radio market. Since SAARF’s August 2008 release, each new RAMS® wave shows the sector on the rise, as it posts year-on-year increases.
13 Aug 2009
Pink Jacaranda Music Affair
Pink Jacaranda Music Affair
On Saturday, 15 August, at the Voortrekker Monument Amphitheatre, Pretoria is celebrating its Rainbow Community with a day of music, entertainment, and fun for the entire family.
11 Aug 2009
Algoa FM wins the Vodacom Fame radio challenge and gives to charity
Algoa FM wins the Vodacom Fame radio challenge and gives to charity
Algoa FM, the Eastern Cape's much-loved radio station, has ‘out-danced' and ‘out-voted' ten other radio stations nationwide to win the Vodacom Fame radio challenge with a whopping 55.59% of the votes.
04 Aug 2009
42 000 downloads in four days - Jacaranda 94.2&#39;s ‘Pap en Vleis&#39;
42 000 downloads in four days - Jacaranda 94.2's ‘Pap en Vleis'
Jacaranda 94.2's Just Plain Breakfast team has made a hit with their new song parody, ‘Pap en Vleis'. This song has created its own viral campaign, and thousands of people across the country and around the world have already downloaded the song parody from www.jacarandafm.com.
31 Jul 2009
AME signs a funding agreement with the MDDA
AME signs a funding agreement with the MDDA
Algoa FM and OFM is one of the new broadcasting service licensees to sign a funding agreement commencing 1 April 2009 with the MDDA.
08 Jul 2009
Jacaranda 94.2 welcomes Kurt; John; and Barney
Jacaranda 94.2 welcomes Kurt; John; and Barney
From 6 July, Jacaranda 94.2 fills the airwaves with an exciting new line-up of presenters; new features; new faces; and innovative new show times.
06 Jul 2009
AMPS top five
According to Skyways, which quotes the recent AMPS 2008 statistics, the top five TV stations, according to number of viewers, are: SABC 2; e.tv; SABC 3; SABC 1; and M-Net Movies 1. The reach of TV as percentages of the total LSM 8-10 category is by far the highest of the media groups, and is the only category where specific media titles reaches more than 50% of this LSM category.
02 Jul 2009
SuperSport looking for the ultimate fan!
SuperSport looking for the ultimate fan!
SuperSport is looking for the ultimate sports fan, as part of its SuperSport Year of the Fan competition. Simply SMS `superfan` and your name to 32321 to receive the first of four sports trivia questions. R1 per SMS.
29 Jun 2009
SAARF RAMS June 2009: a gloomy climate overall for radio but sunny in patches
SAARF RAMS June 2009: a gloomy climate overall for radio but sunny in patches
Despite significant declines in radio listening, the latest release of SAARF RAMS® is not all bad news. The June 2009 survey reveals a number of radio stations have managed to buck the overall industry decline, looking decidedly better than they did a year ago.
15 Jun 2009
Jacaranda 94.2 ‘Feel Good" strategy heats up
Jacaranda 94.2 ‘Feel Good" strategy heats up
As part of its `Feel Good` plan, Jacaranda 94.2, in proud partnership with Gift of the Givers, is making an appeal to its audience and corporate South Africa to support the annual Winter Warmer campaign which kicked off last month.
10 Jun 2009
Bilingual broadcasting that works!
Bilingual broadcasting that works!
Family life, the outdoors and an innate ability to enjoy themselves, coupled with an undying loyalty to South Africa and commitment towards making this country work. Jacaranda 94.2 Music Manager, Gustav Greyling, says these are just some of the heartfelt values uncovered by in-depth listener research.
04 Jun 2009

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