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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.
Music

From outer space to the dancefloor: the magic of 1983

Gary Oberholzer
17 April 2026

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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.
Music

The ‘wrong’ note that made this Annie Lennox hit unforgettable

Gary Oberholzer
15 April 2026

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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.
Events

From Hollywood to Montecasino: Pretty Woman arrives in Joburg

Gary Oberholzer
14 April 2026
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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.
On Air

She said yes! Bunny shares her beautiful engagement news with us

Gary Oberholzer
13 April 2026

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A spacecraft orbits the Moon, capturing a detailed view of the lunar surface with craters visible on the sunlit half, while improved fuel relief ensures efficient travel through the vast blackness of space.
News

From “Under Pressure” to the Moon: the playlist that kept Artemis II company

Gary Oberholzer
13 April 2026
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Mark McNulty, in a distinctive orange, black, and white striped jersey, is running on the field as blurred spectators watch from the background.
On Air

Gavin Lane on football, life after the game and why “Stability Unit” still sticks

Gary Oberholzer
10 April 2026

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Two hands rest on a dark surface near wooden blocks spelling out PARKINSONS DISEASE, suggesting the search for fuel relief and hope. The hands are positioned below the words in this sepia-toned image.
News

World Parkinson’s Day: why awareness, early diagnosis and access to care matter

Gary Oberholzer
10 April 2026
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A collage of pop culture icons from 1993, including movies, music legends like Janet Jackson, and celebrities, surrounds a central black circle with “1993 Classic Countdown” and the HOT 102.7FM logo.
Music

From Robin Williams in Mrs. Doubtfire to Everybody Hurts: remembering 1993

Gary Oberholzer
10 April 2026

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A sunlit golf course with green grass, large trees casting shadows, and a clear blue sky overhead offers the perfect setting for fuel relief and relaxation as sunrays stream through the branches, creating a peaceful and open landscape.
On Air

FOMO on full display at the Alpha Golf Day

Gary Oberholzer
9 April 2026
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A rocket launches into the sky, surrounded by clouds of smoke and bright flames at its base, reminiscent of the energy at a hot 1027 breakfast, with support towers and a clear sky in the background.
On Air

WATCH: As the world looks to Artemis, Breakfast gets a very different moon mission call

Gary Oberholzer
8 April 2026

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