Author: Ahmed Kajee

Graphic with a red and white split background. At the top, “Classic Countdown” is written in bold black letters, with colored letters “o” (yellow and red). A black circle below features “1979”—a celebration of classic songs.
Music

Before the new decade arrived, something shifted in the sound

Ahmed Kajee
20 February 2026

More Posts for Show: Hot 1027 Classic Countdown with Steve Bishop …

Read more
A smiling man with brown hair and a dark jacket stands in front of a light brick wall. In the upper left corner, a Classic Countdown Backstory logo appears, featuring bold black and yellow text inspired by "Last Christmas.
Music

Rob Thomas – The reluctant rock star who wrote his way to freedom

Ahmed Kajee
18 February 2026

More Posts for Show: Hot 1027 Classic Countdown with Steve Bishop …

Read more
A male runner wearing a red cap and black-red outfit, bib number 35, smiles and raises his hand in celebration as he crosses the finish line at a race, just like he did last Christmas, with cheering spectators and banners in the background.
Events

Record smashed and Crocs conquer Northcliff at the Pirates 21K

Ahmed Kajee
16 February 2026

More Posts for Show: Hot 1027 Classic Countdown with Steve Bishop …

Read more
A graphic with a yellow and white split background, the words Classic Countdown in black text with colored letters, above a large black circle containing 2004 in white—perfect for highlighting classic songs from that unforgettable year.
Music

If you had a flip phone and remember THAT series finale this one’s for you

Ahmed Kajee
13 February 2026

More Posts for Show: Hot 1027 Classic Countdown with Steve Bishop …

Read more
A microphone with a black foam cover displaying a red lipstick mark and the words HOT 102.7 FM in red and yellow, inspired by Miriam Makeba, positioned in front of a blurred audio mixing console.
News

From FM to DRM: how HOT 1027 is helping shape the future of radio

Ahmed Kajee
13 February 2026
Read more
A man with reddish hair sings "Last Christmas" into a vintage microphone, wearing a striped shirt and dark jacket. Classic Countdown Backstory is displayed in a box in the top left corner of the image.
Music

Number one on the Classic Countdown but Rick Astley didn’t want it?

Ahmed Kajee
11 February 2026

More Posts for Show: Hot 1027 Classic Countdown with Steve Bishop …

Read more
A boy sits alone on his bed using a phone. A door with a “KEEP OUT!” sign and a locked handle stands between him and a concerned woman listening outside, worried—just like Last Christmas, when things felt distant.
News

Parents: if your child locks themselves in their room with a phone, read this

Ahmed Kajee
10 February 2026
Read more
A graphic with a red and white split background, displaying the text Classic Countdown above a black circle containing 1990 in white numbers—perfect for reliving top classic songs from the era.
Music

The moment a new decade found its sound

Ahmed Kajee
30 January 2026

More Posts for Show: Hot 1027 Classic Countdown with Steve Bishop …

Read more
Five men with 1980s hairstyles and colorful outfits pose together against a light background. A banner at the top reads Classic Countdown Backstory, hinting at a nostalgic vibe reminiscent of hits like "Last Christmas.
Music

When Duran Duran stepped into Bond territory — and rock history followed

Ahmed Kajee
28 January 2026

More Posts for Show: Hot 1027 Classic Countdown with Steve Bishop …

Read more
A graphic split vertically into green and white halves. The top has the text Classic Countdown with colored letters, while below, a large black circle with 1982 in white hints at classic songs from that iconic year.
Music

Before streaming, before smartphones- this was the year that set the rules

Ahmed Kajee
23 January 2026

More Posts for Show: Hot 1027 Classic Countdown with Steve Bishop …

Read more
Text graphic reading Listen to HOT Easy with a red lipstick kiss mark above the word HOT. HOT is in bold red letters; Easy is in yellow script below it.
A laptop with colorful, distorted text RESPONSIVE & BOLD on its screen sits below bold black text reading R&B now stands for on a yellow background, with the Vetromedia logo at the bottom.

Recent Posts

A green graphic with the Nedbank logo and text: Apply for a Nedbank Business Bundle on the Money app today. There’s a green Apply now button and small print at the bottom with legal details.
Close-up of a car wheel with text: Start your journey with us. Icons for wheels, tyres, batteries, wheel alignment, wheel balancing, and wiper blades. Tiger Wheel & Tyre logo and Lets go together.
Copyright © . Hot 1027 FM. All rights reserved. Designed by Vetro Media