The Hit 30
The Good Hope FM Hit 30 Chart Show provides you with all the latest and greatest music, which is all mashed together to create one epic chart. The show is presented by Danilo Acquisto and offers thirty of the biggest international and local hits, peppered with the latest entertainment news and the inside scoop on who is where and working on what. The show is energetic and fast-paced, playing hit after bigger hit for 3 straight hours. Danilo also peeks into the future with a feature called Future Beats where he looks at songs that could be on the chart in the near future. By appealing to all music enthusiasts, The Good Hope FM Hit 30 Chart Show has everything a good music lover desires. Presenter: Danilo Acquisto News: Rinaldo Felaar Producer: Delucia Daniels
Shawn Desman & Jamie Fine Unleash Smash-Hit "Body" In South Africa
Get ready to feel the heat. Canadian pop royalty Shawn Desman and powerhouse vocalist Jamie Fine have teamed up to deliver what is already being called one of the biggest pop anthems of the year – “BODY”, now officially released to South African radio. The duo sits down with Danilo Acquisto and Delucia Daniels to chat about their chemistry and friendship, and they are put to the test in a game of "What The South African Is That?"
Spotlight SA: Kat Newood Drops Dance-Pop Anthem "Pressure" – A Soundtrack For Stressed-Out Creatives
"Pressure" is Kat Newood’s second single of 2025 and a pulsating dance-pop track that speaks to the challenges of navigating the corporate world while holding on to your creative identity. She chats to Celest Anthony, who stands in for Danilo Acquisto, about how she left her job to pursue music and what she has in store for the future.
Spotlight SA: Cape Town Collab Sparks Carefree Fun With Acoustic Element & Andre Graham’s “Break of Dawn” Single
Afterthe success of their smash hit Rebel Heart featuring South African superstar Jimmy Nevis, Cape Town’s celebrated duo Acoustic Element returns with a brand-new single, Break of Dawn, teaming up with rising star Andre Graham. The duo chats to Danilo Acquisto about their collab, their approach to songwriting and what to expect from them in the future.
Surprise! Maxine Ceasar Gets A Call From Danilo Acquisto, As "Elixir" Makes Its Way Into The Top 3
Danilo Acquisto surprises Maxine Ceasar, as her track "Elixir" makes its way into the top 3 on The Hit 30.
Mimi Webb Dazzles On First Collaboration, "Mind Reader", With Meghan Trainor
She’s got one of the most recognisable voices in UK pop right now, but this time, Mimi Webb is doing something she’s never done before: teaming up with another pop powerhouse, Meghan Trainor, on a disco-laced, glitter-punch of a track called "Mind Reader". She joins Danilo Acquisto and Delucia Daniels to share more about her upcoming singles, how she's channeling her inner Mimi to become a performer and plays a quick game of cool fire questions.
Spotlight SA: Jason Winde Shines With Hans Zimmer-Inspired Track, "What Would Doris Do?"
Score composer and music artist, Jason Winde, joins Danilo Acquisto in studio to chat about how his parents surprised him with a meeting with Hans Zimmer and how he created the track "What Would Doris Do?".
Spotlight SA: Faker Streets Join Forces With Anica Kiana On Heartfelt New Single “All I Wanted”
South African alt-pop duo Faker Streets release their emotionally charged new single, “All I Wanted”, a powerful collaboration with rising star Anica Kiana. Driven by raw vulnerability and heartfelt honesty, “All I Wanted” explores the pain of one-sided love and the disillusionment that comes with giving everything to someone who never truly wanted you. The trio sits down with Danilo Acquisto to chat about their collaboration, what's in store for them in the future, and they even play a quick round of "finish the lyric".
Spotlight SA: Skys A Blu Returns With "Closer", Her First Single Of The Year
South African artist Skys a Blu returns with Closer, her first single of the year. Formerly known as Kyla Nicole, she’s a Johannesburg-born singer-songwriter whose sound is as fluid and emotive as her journey. She chats to Danilo Acquisto about her musical journey and what to expect from her in 2025.
CPUT Open Day 2025: Lauren Kansley (What CPUT Has To Offer & The Application Process For 2026)
CPUT Spokesperson, Lauren Kansley, chats to Danilo Acquisto about what is happening at Open Day and why someone should attend it instead of looking at information online. She also shares more details about the application process for 2026, which opens very soon.
CPUT Open Day 2025: Melani-Ann Hara (The Student Experience)
Melani-Ann Hara, Student Development Officer at CPUT, chats with Danilo Acquisto about The Student Experience at their university. She is also joined by two student ambassadors who give us a first-hand account of what being a CPUT student is like.
Spotlight SA: Jamie-Lee Sexton Unveils Rhythmic Dance-Pop Rework of 90s Classic "Missing"
Jamie-Lee Sexton makes a powerful return with a high-energy reimagining of the iconic 90s hit“Missing”by Everything but the Girl. She chats to Danilo Acquisto about how she breathes new life into a timeless classic and what to expect from her in the coming year.
Spotlight SA: Chad Saaiman Gets A Surprise Call From The Hit 30 Team, As "Midnight" Makes Its Way Into The Top 5
After making his way into the top 5 (number 4 to be exact), Danilo Acquisto and the team chats to Chad Saaiman about his song "Midnight". He also gets a special visit from Danilo's grandmother who is a BIG fan of the local superstar.
Spotlight SA: Jeremy Loops Joins The Glastonbury Line-Up, After The Successful Release Of His New Album, "Feathers And Stone"
Cape Town’s very own Jeremy Loops is back with Feathers and Stone, a powerful and deeply personal album. Known for his ability to craft melodies that feel like a conversation with the soul, he chats to Danilo Acquisto about how the album is a harmonious blend of contrasts: light and shadow, weight and lift, feathers and stone. He also shares more how he will be performing at GLASTONBURY for the first time on 28 June 2025 on the Acoustic Stage and what people can expect to hear from him in the coming months.
Spotlight SA: The SaxbyTwins Embrace A New Sound, As They Release Their Pop-Dance-Inspired Track "You're Not Alone:
The SaxbyTwins are back with their latest single, You're Not Alone" While the brother duo are no strangers to the industry, like many before, they are constantly reinventing themselves. This new single is a u-turn from their previous more indie-folk sound, leaning more towards the pop-dance genre. They chat to Danilo Acquisto about navigating the music industry, why they decided to change their sound and what's in store for them for the rest of the year.
Iziko South African Museum: Melody Kleinsmith (Celebrating 200 Years Of An Iconic Institution)
Melody Kleinsmith, Communications and Marketing Manager at Iziko Museums of South Africa, chats to Danilo Acquisto about the bicentenary of the South African Museum (now the ISAM – Iziko South African Museum). She shares more about how the institution houses more than ten million artifacts and specimens, which is a window to our planet and past.
Iziko South African Museum: Dr Dylan Clarke (The Sea & Us Exhibition)
Dr Dylan Clarke, the curator of The Iziko Museums of South Africa, chats to Danilo Acquisto about the launch of the Sea and Us, a children’s exhibition described as an immersive journey into South Africa’s Two Oceans and its rich marine life. He shares more about how this exhibition came about as well as their #ThinkBlue Pledge, which encourages children and adults alike to protect our seas.
Aloe Blacc Returns With Stand Together – A Bold New Album Merging Music & Activism
Aloe Blacc makes his much-anticipated returns to the music industry with his new album, Stand Together. Merging music and activism, he chats to Danilo Acquisto about how his new body of work is purpose-driven, the reason for the change in artistic direction and what people can expect from him throughout the year.
Spotlight SA: Kyle Deutsch Pops Into The Hit 30 To Exclusively Share Some Tracks From His Much-Anticipated Album
One of South African's favourite superstars, Kyle Deutsch, joins Danilo Acquisto to share some of his unreleased tracks from his upcoming album. He chats about what this body of work means to him, reuniting with familiar faces - Shekhinah and Ameen Harron - to create new hits and when people can expect the album to drop.
Cape Town Pride 2025: Maxine Wild Dazzles At Mardi Gras
Rinaldo Felaar chats to beauty queen, Maxine Wild, about Cape Town Pride 2025.
Cape Town Pride 2025: Rinaldo Felaar Catches Up With The Hit 30 Team While Partaking In Mardi Gras
Rinaldo Felaar roams the street of Cape Town, as Pride 2025 commences.
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