Maurice Carpede celebrates Jacaranda FM’s 35th birthday
Updated | By Breakfast with Martin Bester
Happy 35th birthday, Jacaranda FM!

Maurice’s career took off in 1996 when he joined a community radio station, Radio Hoogland (now defunct), in Bloemfontein. Years later, he joined Jacaranda FM between *. He was much-loved by the listeners. However, he moved to Cape Town and wakes up with a fresh sea breeze every day!
Maurice is now a radio presenter in Cape Town and is a seasoned actor. He has recently starred in 'Swirl', a movie by Quanita Adams, 'The Reece', as well as 'Afgrond'.
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Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Maurice on the morning of Jacaranda FM’s 35th birthday. Jacaranda FM’s footprint covers Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and the North West province.
Maurice said: “I have so many fond memories with Jacaranda FM. I was with the station for eight years."
Watch the full conversation below!
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Image credit: Maurice Carpede Instagram
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