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Hats off to the HOT1027 Radio Academy's class of '25!

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More than 60 aspiring broadcasters have graduated from the one-of-a-kind HOT1027 Training Academy.

Over the course of 8 weeks, the academy gave students a front-row seat to the exciting world of radio — from presenting and news to music programming, production and studio tech.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more…
22 Nov 2025 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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