HOT 102.7FM REFRESHES LINE-UP FROM 1 APRIL WITHOUT MISSING A BEAT
HOT 102.7FM, 2025 Telkom Commercial Station of the Year,
is turning up the dial with a refreshed on-air line-up designed to keep listeners engaged from
sunrise to late night, blending the station’s signature Old Skool sound with the personalities
listeners know and love.
The updated schedule builds on HOT 102.7FM’s winning formula: great music, credible
voices and shows that feel as relevant as they are entertaining. It’s a line-up that reflects the
rhythm of listeners’ daily lives from the morning commute to the evening wind-down.
Weekdays That Work Harder for Listeners
Weekday mornings continue to kick off with HOT 1027 Breakfast with Parky, Bunny &
Simon (05:30–09:00), delivering a dynamic mix of humour, conversation and the biggest hits
to start the day right.
Mid-mornings stay in expert hands with Rob Vega (09:00–12:00), followed by Ursula
Chikane (12:00–15:00), keeping the momentum going through the workday.
Afternoons get a boost with HOT 1027 Drive with Ian F (16:00-18:00), alongside Natasha
Thorpe (news) and John Walland (sport). It’s a combination of experience, chemistry and on-
air presence that brings new momentum to one of the station’s biggest dayparts, without
losing the familiarity listeners value.
Evenings balance insight and entertainment with HOT Business with Jeremy
Maggs (18:00–19:00), before HOT Classic with Carolyn Steyn (19:00–22:00) sets the tone
for a relaxed night. The station’s iconic HOT Classic music continues overnight.
Fridays with a Twist
Fridays follow the same high-energy flow but with one key addition: HOT Sport 60 with Dylan
Rogers (18:00–19:00), giving sports fans a dedicated hour to wrap up the week before
easing into the weekend.
Weekends That Feel Like a Treat
Saturdays are all about great company and great music, with Sasha Martinengo
(06:00–09:00), Tony Murrell (09:00–12:00) and Patrick Hayworth (12:00–15:00) leading into
Club Classics with Steve Bishop (15:00–19:00), a high-energy celebration of dancefloor
favourites.
Sundays introduce a gentle, meaningful start with Sunrise with Shona (06:00–06:30),
followed by a strong line-up including Patrick Hayworth, Tony Murrell and the ever-popular
HOT 1027 Classic Countdown with Steve Bishop (12:00–15:00). Alan Khan rounds off the
weekend (15:00–19:00) with his distinctive style, before HOT Classic carries listeners into
the night.
A Line-Up Built Around Listeners
This refreshed schedule is about refining what already works and enhancing the listening
experience across every daypart.
“Our focus has always been on delivering a world-class listening experience rooted in
consistency and authenticity,” says HOT 102.7FM Founder and Managing Director. “This
refreshed line-up strengthens what our audience already loves about HOT 102.7FM: great
music and great personalities while ensuring we remain relevant, engaging and easy to
listen to throughout the day.”
HOT 102.7FM continues to focus on consistency, quality, and connection – delivering the
music listeners love, alongside presenters who feel like part of the family.
