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eNCA
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- eNCA
Hot 102.7 fm gains international recognition
JOHANNESBURG - Hot 102.7 FM has received top honours at the New York Festivals Radio Awards. WATCH | STEM Education | Soweto-born teacher gets international recognition The station won a Bronze award in the news documentary category and was a finalist in the human-interest feature category. These achievements have solidified the station's reputation on the global stage. According to Lloyd Madurai, managing director of Hot 102.7 FM, when the station first began out, its goal was to be the finest in the world.
The South African
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The South African
Government saddened by the death of Darren Scott
Government has extended its deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of veteran broadcaster Darren Scott, who has passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Scott was diagnosed with stage 4 malignant melanoma, a battle he fought for decades. The Hot 102.7FM presenter was a household name whose voice and presence shaped South African radio for over four decades. In a statement on Wednesday, Government Communication and Information System Acting Director- General Nomonde Mnukwa said Scott's legacy as a broadcaster and passionate storyteller will forever be remembered. 'His talent and versatility earned him over 30 Liberty Radio Award nominations and 14 wins, including multiple Best Breakfast Presenter accolades. 'His legacy as a broadcaster and passionate storyteller will forever be remembered. May his soul rest in peace,' Mnukwa said. On Tuesday, Hot 102.7FM said he was a beloved voice on the airwaves who had showed grit, humour and determination in dealing with his illness. The station said he will be remembered for his passion for radio, wit, creativity and charitable work. Darren Scott marked 40 years in radio last year and was inducted into the Radio Awards Hall of Fame, which Hot 102.7FM said was a fitting honour for a man who gave everything to the medium he loved. The station added that Scott was many things: a gifted communicator, a music lover, a sports encyclopaedia, a deeply spiritual soul, and a loyal friend. But above all, he was radio. Over the course of four decades, he made his mark at some of the country's most recognisable stations from Radio Bop and 5FM to Jacaranda, East Coast Radio, and eventually Hot 102.7FM, where his voice became a cornerstone of the brand. Post your condolences below, by … Leaving a comment below, or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
IOL News
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Former Capital Radio 604 and SuperSport presenter Darren Scott dies
Radio personality Darren Scott passed away on Tuesday morning Image: Facebook DARREN Scott a host on Capital Radio 604, a radio station that broadcasted from transmitters located in the Transkei using Medium Wave (AM) on 603 kHz to audiences in South Africa during the apartheid era has passed away. Scott was diagnosed with stage 4 malignant melanoma and after a lengthy battle with illness passed away on Tuesday, was with Hot 102.7 FM. He previously worked as a SuperSport presenter. Capital Radio presenters included Alan Mann, John Berks, Martin Bailie, Oscar Renzi, Kevin Savage, Tony Murrell, Alan Khan, Dave Guselli, Barry Lambert, Kenny Maistry, Jeremy Mansfield and Treasure Tshabalala. Other well-known radio stations that Scott worked for included East Coast Radio, 5FM, Radio Bop and also presented his 'Just Plain Breakfast' show on Jacaranda. In a post on social media, Hot 102.7 FM said, "It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of a Hot 1027 radio legend. Earlier today, Darren Scott lost his battle to cancer. "He fought the battle for many years. The last few months have been very difficult for Darren with numerous hospital stays. "Darren will be remembered for his passion for radio, wit, creativity and charitable work. He will be missed by all of us at Hot 1027 and listeners across the country. Our condolences go out to Darren's boys, Mark and Matthew and the rest of the family. Rest in peace, Darren. We will miss you." Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Tributes Lianca Lianca - "Another voice of my childhood has gone silent. RIP Darren Scott. Alongside legends Jeremy Mansfield, Mark Pilgrim, and Kevin Savage — you were the soundtrack to our youth. Your voices filled our homes, our cars, our lives. You carried me through heartache, late-night studying, and unforgettable memories. Thank you for the laughs, the music, the memories. Gone, but never forgotten." Shawn Karpakis - "RIP Darren another legend in Radio gone condolences to his family." Marco Dos Santos - "R.I.P Darren Scott. My condolences to the family, friends and colleagues at Hot FM." Natasha Govender - "We have lost a great voice and personality , a Legend that will always be remembered. May your soul RIP, Darren Scott." Susan Mary Cersosimo - "What a sad day for all who knew Darren Scott but he is finally free from the suffering. I had the privilege of meeting Darren in person what a fantastic person. A true legend indeed RIP Darren." DAILY NEWS
TimesLIVE
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
‘Legend of radio and TV broadcasting' — tributes pour in for Darren Scott
Industry colleagues, friends and fans have taken to social media to pay tribute to radio presenter Darren Scott. The Hot 102.7FM presenter, who suffered from melanoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer, for more than 38 years, died on Tuesday. He is survived by his sons Mark and Matthew. Tributes from colleagues are mounting on social media as people express their sadness about his passing. Darren is remembered for the impact he made on the airwaves, having worked for stations including Radio Bop, 5FM, Jacaranda FM, East Coast Radio and Hot 102.7FM. 'We salute a South African radio legend who made a massive impact in shaping 5FM. Our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. Rest in power, Darren Scott,' read a statement shared by 5FM. 'Rest in peace #DarrenScott, legend of radio and television broadcasting. Gutted to hear this news but know Darren has been suffering for a long, long time. Was privileged to have worked closely with him on SuperSport broadcasts in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The ultimate professional with a real sense of humour and quick wit like no other. His love of broadcasting probably lay in radio, but his ease of presenting on television in shows such as # BootsAndAll and all the many #rugby and other sports encounters was second to none,' wrote performance coach and consultant Dave Nosworthy.
IOL News
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Remembering Darren Scott: Tributes for a South African radio legend
Darren Scott died following a long battle with an aggressive type of skin cancer Image: Hot 102.7FM/Facebook Tributes have been pouring in on social media following the death of South African veteran radio host, Darren Scott. Scott had been diagnosed with stage 4 malignant melanoma. During his career, Scott worked as well-known radio stations including East Coast Radio, 5FM, Radio Bop and also presented his 'Just Plain Breakfast' show on Jacaranda. His last radio spot was at Hot 102.7FM. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ In a touching post on social media, the station said; "It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of a Hot 1027 radio legend. Earlier today Darren Scott lost his battle to cancer . "He fought the battle for many last few months have been very difficult for Darren with numerous hospital stays. "Darren will be remembered for his passion for radio, wit, creativity and charitable work. He will be missed by all of us at Hot 1027 and listeners across the country. Our condolences go out to Darren's boys Mark and Matthew and the rest of the family. Rest in peace Darren. We will miss you." Tributes Lianca Lianca - "Another voice of my childhood has gone silent. RIP Darren Scott. Alongside legends Jeremy Mansfield, Mark Pilgrim, and Kevin Savage — you were the soundtrack to our youth. Your voices filled our homes, our cars, our lives. You carried me through heartache, late-night studying, and unforgettable memories. Thank you for the laughs, the music, the memories. Gone, but never forgotten." Shawn Karpakis - "RIP Darren another legend in Radio gone condolences to his family." Marco Dos Santos - "R.I.P Darren Scott. My condolences to the family, friends and colleagues at Hot FM." Natasha Govender - "We have lost a great voice and personality , a Legend that will always be remembered. May your soul RIP Darren Scott." Susan Mary Cersosimo - "What a sad day for all who knew Darren Scott but he is finally free from the suffering.I had the privilege of meeting Darren in person what a fantastic person. A true legend indeed RIP Darren." Cape Argus
