South Africa, July 31 -- Approved by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa), the amendment changes the station's licensed music format from a 50% split between Classical music and Old Skool and R&B to 85% Old Skool and R&B and 15% Classical music.

The new format takes effect from 1 August 2026.

For Hot 102.7FM, this is far more than a change to the music mix. It is a major strategic step forward that brings the station's licence into much closer alignment with its core audience proposition, giving listeners more of the music they choose HOT for and further strengthening its offering to advertisers and commercial partners.

The station submitted its application to Icasa in September 2024 as part of a long-term s...