Author: Gary Oberholzer

A smiling couple sits at a table with papers, a notebook, a pen, and a laptop, appearing to discuss finances or plan their travel budget together in a cozy home setting.
A collage labeled Classic Countdown 1978 featuring scenes from Superman, Grease, Bee Gees, music duo Chic, Gerry Rafferty’s Baker Street cover, Janet Jackson highlights, a radio dial, and the Hot 1027 FM logo.
Promotional image announcing HOT 102.7 FM’s inclusion in the 2026 News24 and Statista South Africa’s Growth Champions award list, celebrating leaders in dynamic sectors like the car market, and featuring logos for HOT 102.7 FM, News24, and Statista.
Two professionals, one holding a blue hard hat, stand in a bright industrial setting. As they discuss plans over a tablet, the energy feels as lively as a Hot 1027 Breakfast, with machinery and blurred equipment in the foreground.
Three people stand in a line with serious expressions, facing forward. Text on the left reads, Classic Countdown Backstory with Backstory highlighted in green. The image has a blue and pink color tone.
A collage highlights 1995 pop culture: Batman, Windows 95 logo, cassette tape, Classic Countdown logo, Toy Story characters, Corona album cover, Janet Jackson, a rapper performing, and Pulp's Disco 2000 single artwork.
A collage featuring 1983 pop culture: an early mobile phone, the A-Team cast, Diet Coke can, Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill in Star Wars, a 1980s workout scene, Sally Ride as astronaut, Janet Jackson’s rising stardom, and the logo 1983 Classic Countdown HOT 102.7FM.
A close-up of a woman with red lipstick and a red headscarf, wearing drop earrings. The image is softly focused. Overlay text reads “Classic Countdown Backstory” in bold white and black letters on a red and white background.
Poster for Pretty Woman: The Musical, with red rose petals on a white background. Human League fans will love the romantic vibe. Showing from 24 April at Teatro, Montecasino. Book now at showtime.co.za.
Four smiling adults pose together indoors in front of colorful lockers, exuding cheerful and friendly vibes—like a happy crew at a Hot 1027 breakfast, with one person kneeling in front while the others stand closely behind.