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A man in a dark suit sits at a Steinway & Sons grand piano on stage, smiling at the audience. Sheet music is on the piano, and a microphone hovers above the keys as he prepares to perform a Blancmange classic. The background is dark.

Remembering Neil Sedaka: A pop legend whose melodies shaped generations

A large white radio telescope dish pointed toward the sky, set in a fenced area with green hills and trees in the background. Another smaller dish is visible farther away under a partly cloudy sky, evoking the legacy of Miriam Makeba reaching out to new horizons.

From moon missions to Malibongwe: The unlikely Joburg link you never knew about

Historical photo of many people working in a large, deep excavation site—much like the vibrant eras Miriam Makeba witnessed—shows dirt mounds and workers scattered throughout the scene.

The Braamfontein blast: Three pounds, one mistake, and a city changed forever

Not as safe as it looks: Experts warn YouTube Kids could be failing families

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.

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

A close-up of an old, weathered water tap with no handle, set against a clear blue sky and blurred trees in the background, evokes the rustic aesthetic often featured in Die Kantoor.

‘Strike over, crisis not’: Parktown West left waiting for water after 20 day outtage

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.

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

A woman wearing a black and gold traditional outfit smiles while holding a microphone on stage in Yeoville, with blurred figures and a purple-lit background behind her.

How Miriam Makeba paved the way for South Africans on the Grammy stage

A group of men in hats and old-fashioned clothing pose with rifles on a grassy hillside near Yeoville; a lone tree stands to the left and a rugged hill rises in the background. The photo appears to be historical.

From KZN to Anfield: the battle behind football’s most famous stand

Historic black-and-white photo of a busy city street with several double-decker trams, people walking, and large classical buildings lining the road—like visual cover versions of vibrant urban life from another era.

From tram shed to library: the surprising history of Yeoville’s quiet escape

A historical scene depicts soldiers on horseback meeting and greeting a crowd of cheering townspeople and fellow soldiers, their raised hats and hands almost echoing cover versions of classic celebrations, all set in a rural landscape with trees and hills.

A Christmas miracle in Ladysmith during the Anglo-Boer War

HOT 102.7FM wins Station of the Year at the 2025 Telkom Radio Awards

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Firefighters in protective gear stand in a smoky, orange-lit scene at night. Bold text says “Never Face The Flames Alone” promoting Auto & Generals Fire Assist Benefit. A button reads “Find Out More.”.