Tebogo Jacko Magubane
A South African house music architect who shapes the sound of the airwaves both as a pioneering DJ-producer and as a influential radio station manager.
Born 1982 (age 44)·South African music producer·Birthday: February 21·Millennials
Biography
In the bustling landscape of South African house music, Tebogo 'Jacko' Magubane operates as both a creator and a curator. Known professionally as Magubane da Franchiz, he first made his name on the decks and in the studio, crafting the kinetic, soul-infused beats that define the nation's vibrant dance scene. His music is built for movement, a product of the townships and clubs of Tshwane. But his impact extends beyond the dance floor. As the Station Manager of Tshwane FM 93.6, he holds a pivotal role in one of the country's major community radio stations, steering its musical direction and ensuring it remains a vital platform for local artists. This dual identity makes him a central node in the ecosystem: part artist, part executive, wholly dedicated to amplifying the pulse of South African urban culture.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Tebogo was born in 1982, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Tebogo Was Born
The biggest hits of 1982
#1 Movie
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Best Picture
Gandhi
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Tebogo's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1982Born
Michael Jackson releases Thriller
Gas: $1.22/galHome: $55,200Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Physical" — Olivia Newton-JohnBest Picture: Gandhi
1987Started school
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1995Became a teenager
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1998Could drive
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2000Could vote
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Turned 21
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2012Turned 30
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2022Turned 40
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 44 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Built a respected career as a house DJ and producer under the stage name Magubane da Franchiz, releasing numerous tracks and EPs.
- Appointed Station Manager of Tshwane FM 93.6, a major community radio station in South Africa's capital city.
- Helps program and direct the musical content for a station that serves a large audience in the Gauteng province.
- Plays a key role in promoting emerging South African house and electronic music artists through radio airplay.
Did You Know?
His stage name 'Magubane da Franchiz' reflects his surname and a declaration of his unique brand or 'franchise' in music.
Tshwane FM, where he works, broadcasts in several languages including Sepedi, Setswana, Xitsonga, and English.
He is involved in the operational and strategic leadership of the radio station, not just its music programming.
His work bridges the gap between the commercial music industry and community-based radio broadcasting.
“My studio is where the beat comes first, where South African house gets its pulse.”
