Hilarious photos of the Jacaranda FM presenters then and now

He wakes you up every morning but did you know that Martin is also the lead singer of the SAMA-nominated band Kinky Robot? He also recently released his first solo Afrikaans album ‘Vir Die Eerste Keer’, which has already spawned hits like ‘Wat weet ek tog’, ‘Ou Spoor’, and ‘Sterre’.

Our very own beauty queen Liesl Laurie joined the Jacaranda FM team about a year ago and we are so unbelievably happy to have her. Liesl is definitely a family girl and said in an interview with TV SA, "My role model is my grandmother. Growing up with her has made me the confident young woman I am today. She has inspired me to be the best possible version of myself by teaching me to believe in myself, to remain humble and to pray."

What is there left to say about Rian, because he will freely tell you all his secrets between 16:00-19:00 every weekday. This radio genius has been with Jacaranda FM for as long as we can remember.

Mack studied at Welkom Gymnasium and is also a musician and an avid Blue Bulls fan. "I'm a fan of Rugby... A proud Blue Bulls supporter. I love exploring new things, depending what sparks my interests, I'm down for a blast! I'm down to earth and open minded - I love to hear other peoples opinions. I love swimming and also a fan of deep sea diving."

With Barney Simon, there’s only one rule that applies: Expect the unexpected! Our godfather of rock has enjoyed over three decades in the radio industry and has been instrumental in the development of SA rock. 

Alex Jay is no stranger to the South African media industry having started in radio in 1982. Since then he has become a familiar voice on your radio. He hosted one of the first concerts in the park held at Ellis Park. The concert was attended by over 85,000 people. There were 22 artists on the bill, including Juleka, Brenda Fassie, Sipho Hotstix Mabuse, Hotline, E’void, Margaret Singana, Petit Cheval, Mara Louw, and Steve Kekana.

Danny Painter's passion in life has always been a microphone in her hand, working from the tender age of 13. She was the voice behind the SA animation "Captain Zake" and she co-presented on DSTV for the teen channel "GO".

DJ Jazzy D, known as The GrooveMaster, schooled in Laudium and started DJ'ing as early as the age of 14. He spent his weekends in Eersterust where he mastered his skills at a family-owned nightclub called "Club Bel Air". He took the South African market by storm with his hit single, 'My Lady Soul'.

Kriya fell in love with the media industry at 17 when she became one of the youngest presenters on a campus radio station. She then moved into television presenting on ETV's youth program Craz-E. Even though she is petite, she played Waterpolo for the South African national team.

Carla Mackenzie is a very short, honest, friendly, funky, and fresh Stellenbosch girl. She is a small girl with a big voice who believes “Victory loves preparation”. If she’s not in Johannesburg on the airwaves, she’s off to Cape Town to MC and DJ events. And did you know Carla Mackenzie was an SA hockey player?

Renaldo Schwarp first became interested in South African pop culture and entertainment news at university. Having received a full bursary to study Law at Stellenbosch University, he respectfully declined the offer to rather pursue his first love: a BA in Drama.

Kenzy has been in media since she was 18. She has travelled all over the world but says her biggest adventures have always been right here at home, in South Africa. She has a love for South African music and vintage cars.

Rebecca Mbonde is the youngest daughter of 2, from a single mother and has always been interested in the arts, performing and speech starting from lead roles in dramas all through primary school to public speaking in high school and then eventually campus radio. That is where she received her first call into the 'big leagues'.