Jacaranda FM Breakfast with Martin Bester

Why are South Africans changing their profile pictures to purple?

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More and more people are changing their profile pictures to purple, but why? Breakfast with Martin Bester delved into the reason South Africans are changing their profile pictures to purple and the deeper meaning behind it.
12 Nov 2025 12AM English South Africa News Commentary · Entertainment News

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