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HOT1027 is helping lead radio’s next big leap — and it’s happening right here in Johannesburg.

On World Radio Day, HOT1027 has officially joined South Africa’s "Digital Radio Mondiale" — or DRM FM trial - becoming one of the pioneers testing what could be the future of broadcasting.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look...
13 Feb English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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