Good Morning Angels: The Legacy

Over the next 20 weeks, Good Morning Angels: The Legacy will revisit some of the people who have benefited from the kindness of strangers.

They will share, in their own voices, how that moment of light impacted their lives in the most beautiful, sometimes unexpected, and inspiring ways.

Tune in every Monday morning at 08:10 on Breakfast with Martin Bester to hear the Good Morning Angels story—a celebration of 20 years of changed lives, in the voices of those who are living it.

"Every Wednesday, and now every Monday morning with our 20-year legacy celebration, Good Morning Angels reminds us of the profound impact that collective kindness can have," adds Martin Bester, host of Jacaranda FM’s Breakfast With Martin Bester. 

"To see the ripple effect of our listeners' generosity, and to witness the incredible resilience of the people we've been able to help, is truly humbling. It’s a privilege to be part of an initiative that consistently proves that when we come together, we can genuinely change lives for good."

Tune in every Wednesday morning, as we continue to change lives for good.

Listen to the full Good Morning Angels: The Legacy Podcast below:

Good Morning Angels: The Legacy

When Good Morning Angels started in 2005, social media was just a concept—no Facebook, no Instagram, TikTok, or X.

Google made a big play and launched YouTube.

In South Africa, hosting the 2010 Soccer World Cup was just a dream, and the Gautrain was a fantasy.

Good Morning Angels began as a weekly moment of small acts of kindness: someone would nominate a person they knew who needed help, and we would try to find that help.

Since that first Wednesday morning, we've been able to do just that. It was clear that the Jacaranda FM family was up for the challenge and eager to help.

Two decades on, Good Morning Angels has built a powerful community of changemakers and community builders.

"Good Morning Angels is more than a feature; it's the beating heart of Jacaranda FM and a true reflection of the power of radio to unite for good," says Vuyani Dombo, Managing Director at Jacaranda FM. 

"Reaching 20 years is a testament to the unwavering generosity of our listeners and corporate partners. Their consistent support has allowed us to deliver life-changing interventions, from critical medical assistance and educational opportunities to rebuilding homes and supporting vulnerable communities. We are immensely proud of every life touched and every story of hope we've been privileged to share."

On 16 July 2025 we kicked off a celebration of 20 years of Changing Lives for Good: Changing Lives Since 2005. 

The Angels have come together to support, heal, give hope, and change lives for good—building towards the future we all want for ourselves and one another.

More than R120 million has been raised and distributed because of this collective mission.

So, when we say "Changing Lives Since 2005," it is a testimony to everyone who has sent an email on another's behalf, listened, responded, put kindness into action, supported, donated, or sent a WhatsApp.

Because the change is not limited to the lives of those who have received - it’s also in the community of givers and supporters, and the communities of kindness we are able to build together.