Durban’s beloved live electronic duo Veranda Panda are back and bolder than ever with their most daring, genre-defying body of work to date. Their brand-new EP, Ascension is out now with lead single Love Today featuring Angel M marking a triumphant evolution in their sound and message. The pair chats to Maka Tanga, who stands in for Danilo Acquisto, about their brand new song, working with Angel M and how they balance married life with their musical endeavours. 

Danilo Acquisto and Delucia Daniels surprise their newest team member, Tara Lee, and her current news presenter, Rinaldo Felaar, with gifts as the crew ushers in a new era on The Hit 30. 

After announcing that Rinaldo Felaar will be leaving The Hit 30 team to take on a new, exciting presenter role at the station, the dynamic and hilarious, Tara Lee, joins the team in his place alongside Danilo Acquisto and Delucia Daniels. 

A bold new voice in Afro-pop has arrived. DAMIN, hailing from Atlantis, Cape Town, has officially stepped into the spotlight with his debut single "WENA DON FEVA". He sits down with Danilo Acquisto to chat about his musical journey, how he's crafting his own path in the scene and what to expect from him in the future. 

Pop sensation Ben Rodrigues is back with his latest single “Homesick” and the release sets the stage for Rodrigues’ upcoming “Homesick” South African Tour this September, his first national run following a successful UK tour earlier this year. He sits down with Danilo Acquisto to share more about how his tour impacted his new music, how he's moving away from the pop music scene and even performs one of this songs live in the studio. 

South African pop artist Britney Meistre celebrates her birthday today with the release of her most intimate single yet, “Rescue”. It also marks the beginning of a new chapter, as Britney announces the upcoming release of her debut EP "25". She chats to Danilo Acquisto about how she wrote the song with musical genius, Lee Cole, and what the releasing her first EP means to her. 

Following the incredible success of her previous single, which dominated major commercial radio charts for over four consecutive weeks, Lady Zamar is back to turn up the heat with her brand-new single, “Show Me,” featuring rising Afrobeats star Fido. She sits down with Danilo Acquisto to share more about her new music, what she has in store for her album (which is being released later this year) and gets a special gift from the team on Women's Day. 

One of South Africa's rising stars, Maxine Ceasar, gets surprised by The Hit 30 team, as they wish her a very happy Women's Day. Her husband, award-winning comedian, also shares a sweet message to his wife ahead of their second wedding anniversary. 

The Hit 30 surprises GoodLuck's, Jules Harding, and wishes her a very happy Women's Day. 

Acclaimed South African singer, producer and performer Robin Pieters returns with his most personal
and soul-stirring release yet “September”. More than just a heartbreak anthem, the track is a tender journey through grief, acceptance, and the often painful art of letting go. He sits down with Danilo Acquisto to share more about the song, what he's up to musically and even tells us about his love for lamb curry and rotis.