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HOT 102.7FM is Joburg's newest commercial radio station, broadcasting to the greater Johannesburg area and beyond on a powerful 10-kilowatt transmitter. The station's music format of "Old Skool and R&B" is complemented by a line-up of the best presenters, entertaining, amusing and compelling content, including pertinent, relevant news and traffic information.
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Hot 102.7FM tees off exclusive media partnership with the Sunshine Tour
Award-winning Hot 102.7FM has partnered with the Sunshine Tour as official radio partner for the 2025/26 season, bringing golf excitement and live updates to South African airwaves. 12 Jun 2025 Read more

South African radio legend Darren Scott dies at 61 after long cancer battle
Radio legend Darren Scott has passed away at 61 after a courageous battle with cancer. A beloved voice in SA broadcasting, his legacy lives on. 28 May 2025 Read more

SA radio stories strike global chord at the New York Festivals Radio Awards
Hot 102.7FM won two honours at the New York Festivals Radio Awards for Derailed and Blindspot, showcasing world-class storytelling and reaffirming its status as a top global radio station. 26 May 2025 Read more

From tragedy to triumph: Hot Cares restores teen’s independence with wheelchair donation
From tragedy to triumph – Hot Cares empowers 18-year-old Kamogelo Lewatle with a life-changing wheelchair, funded by generous listener donations. Tune in for more inspiring stories every Monday and Wednesday! 20 May 2025 Read more

Financial Times names local radio station an African growth leader
Hot 102.7FM has been ranked 22nd on the Financial Times’ Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies 2025 list – a major milestone for the young Johannesburg station. 16 May 2025 Read more

Hot 102.7FM crowned number 1 fastest growing media company in South Africa
Hot 102.7FM has taken the number one spot as South Africa’s fastest-growing media company and secured a coveted place among the top five fastest-growing companies in the country. That’s according to the South Africa’s Growth Champions 2025 report by News24 and global research firm Statista – firmly recognising the station as one of the most exciting business success stories in the country right now. 5 May 2025 Read more

Beyond the headlines: Tara Penny’s award-winning ethos inspires a newsroom culture shift
Hot 102.7FM’s Tara Penny has been named Woman of Stature 2025 and Woman in Media, celebrating her ethical journalism, leadership, and dedication to meaningful, high-impact radio storytelling. 17 Apr 2025 Read more

Hot 102.7FM funds urgent medical care for child assault survivor
The heartbreaking story of a brutal attack on a vulnerable child from Lusaka, Zambia, has moved local radio station Hot 102.7FM to intervene with vital financial support totalling nearly R100,000 in partnership with its charitable arm, Hot Cares, for her transportation and medical treatment in South Africa. 9 Apr 2025 Read more

Hot 102.7FM’s audience nearly 700,000 – BrandMapp
Johannesburg-based commercial radio station Hot 102.7FM remains the fastest-growing station in South Africa, having doubled its audience in the past 24 months, according to independent research house WhyFive. 14 Mar 2025 Read more

Hot 102.7FM makes strategic appointments
Johannesburg-based Hot 102.7FM has kicked off the new year by making two key appointments that add considerable strategic weight to the team driving South Africa’s fastest-growing commercial radio station. 12 Mar 2025 Read more

Hot 102.7FM raises R27.5m for charity at annual Teddython fundraiser
Johannesburg-based radio station Hot 102.7FM has once again put its growing platform and reach to effective use by raising a whopping R27.5m in cash, goods and services at its Teddython fundraiser, in just 12 and a half hours. 6 Nov 2024 Read more

Hot 102.7FM rings in the festive season with Christmas Party for Good
Hot 102.7FM is celebrating another memorable ‘Party for Good’, following the successful staging of its annual Jingle Jam Christmas party at the Sound Room in Kyalami on Saturday, 18 November. 23 Nov 2023 Read more

Start spreading the news: Hot 102.7FM is sending lucky listeners to New York!
After a month-long on-air campaign and nearly 340,000 entries, Rob Borland and his wife Natalie will be celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary by winging their way to New York on the trip of a lifetime, courtesy of Hot 102.7FM. 1 Aug 2023 Read more

Hot 102.7FM and ACDC Dynamics put the power back in the hands of small business
Nine small and medium-sized businesses are celebrating a Friday to remember, after walking away from Hot 102.7FM's Power Partner Promotion with ACDC Dynamics significantly better off. 25 Jul 2023 Read more

Hot Cares steps in to ease pressure on young woman dealt a rough hand
A promising young woman who has endured a difficult few years is being given a helping hand by non-profit organisation Hot Cares through Hot 102.7FM, as she looks to rebuild her life. 17 Jul 2023 Read more

Hot 102.7FM responds to audience feedback and launches new sports show
Johannesburg-based radio station Hot 102.7FM has taken the latest steps to bolster its on-air content and responded to audience demand by launching a new sports show. 13 Jul 2023 Read more

Hot 102.7FM celebrates second birthday and reflects on life as a '2-year-old'
Johannesburg-based radio station Hot 102.7FM is reflecting on a successful and award-winning two years in business, after celebrating its second birthday on 1 July. 6 Jul 2023 Read more

Hot Cares gives hope to family desperate for adoption
A nine-year-old girl is a step closer to being adopted by the foster family that has loved and cared for her for years, thanks to the generosity of non-profit organisation Hot Cares through Hot 102.7FM. 30 Jun 2023 Read more

Hot 102.7FM powers Ferrari Owners' Club to 400% event attendance increase
The Red Star Raceway in Delmas was bursting at the seams on Saturday, 24 June 2023, after the Ferrari Owners' Club of South Africa partnered with Hot 102.7FM and tapped into the power of the 'Hot' brand to drive attendance at their events. 27 Jun 2023 Read more

Hot 102.7FM now the official radio station of Ferrari Owners' Club of South Africa
Johannesburg-based radio station Hot 102.7FM has struck another valuable partnership, becoming the official radio station of the Ferrari Owners' Club of South Africa. 19 Jun 2023 Read more


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Office: 010 157 1027
Email: az.oc.7201toh@nimda
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