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
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.
Spotlight SA: Lee Cole Drops Fresh Dance-Driven Single “Ice=Cream”
South African singer-songwriter and producer Lee Cole releases his latest single, “Ice=Cream”. The track marks a vibrant departure from his previous releases, showcasing a fresh, dance-driven sound. He chats to Danilo Acquisto about his new music journey, being an independent artist and what to expect from him in the future.
Spotlight SA: Pixie Whip Drops Her New Single, "Spirited Boy", Which Celebrates Healing Love & The Divine Masculine
South African musician and producer Pixie Whip releases her latest single, Spirited Boy, and chats to Danilo Acquisto about her forthcoming EP “Mood Butterfly” (due for release in April 2025). She shares more about how the track is a tribute to the divine masculine—an energy that embodies both softness and strength, bringing healing and gratitude to her life. Plus, she gives us a special performance of "Cinnamon Whiskey" - an unreleased track coming soon.
Cape Town Pride 2025: Heinrich Absolon & Shuvandre Rodriguez (Mr & Miss Cape Town Pride 2025)
Heinrich Absolon, Mr Cape Town Pride 2025, and Shuvandre Rodriguez, Miss Cape Town Pride 2025, joins Danilo Acquisto to chat about what they plan to do during their reign, what to expect from the Mardi Gras and how people can get their tickets.
Cape Town Pride 2025: Barry Reid (All You Need To Know About Mardi Gras In The Mother City)
Barry Reid, Stage Manager at the Cape Town Pride 2025, chats to Danilo Acquisto about to people can expect to see at the Mardi Gras event taking place on Saturday 1 March 2025.
The Hit 30 Team Surprises Rising Star, Tymicah, As "Nina" Makes It To The Top Of The Chart
The Hit 30 Team surprise calls Tymicah, as her track, "Nina", becomes her first number 1 song on the chart.
Spotlight SA: Money Badoo Sets The Stage For 2025 With The Release Of “Heartbreak Hotel”
Money Badoo joins Danilo Acquisto on The Hit 30 to chat about her song, “Heartbreak Hotel”, which offers a poignant glimpse into the emotional depth of her upcoming album M$RYLUV$CMPNY. With themes of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery, she shares more about what people can expect from her album and her future plans in the music industry.
Spotlight SA: Tymicah's Star Continues To Shine, As Her Track "Nina" Remains A Chart-Topping Banger
Tymicah, whose song "Nina" is currently rocking on The Hit 30, joins Danilo Acquisto in studio to chat about the song and shares more about her growing music career. She also partakes in a special quiz against Delucia Daniels and Rinaldo Felaar.
Spotlight SA: Eva Marie, The Latest Rising Star Out Of South Africa, Shines In Her Debut Single "Hate You"
For the first time this year, The Hit 30 with Danilo Acquisto kicks off Spotlight SA with 19-year-old South African-German singer-songwriter, Eva Marie. After her success on social media, she released her debut single, Hate You, signalling the beginning of her rise in the music industry.
KroesRocks Kolloquium: Danilo Acquisto Surprises The Crowd & Gets Tips For The Perfect Summer Curly Hair
Danilo Acquisto pops into the KroesRocks Kolloquium and checks in with the crowd while getting some of their favourite curly-haired tips for summer.
Spotlight SA: DJ Fresh (SA) Releases His Brand New EP ‘RE:Fresh’ And Collaborates With Shona SA, Kyle Deutsch & LindAlive On Lead Single “Mama (Thabiso)”
Acclaimed multi-award-winning DJ and music producer DJ Fresh (SA) returns with a deeply personalnew single, “Mama (Thabiso)”, the lead track from his brand-new EP, ‘RE:Fresh,’ which is a heartfelt tribute to the memory of an extraordinary woman: Thabiso, the mother of his children. He shares more about what the song means to him and their children, and what to expect from his EP.
Spotlight SA: K.Keed Drops New Single “Indaba Yethu” Featuring J’Something & Kaylow
South African hip-hop sensation K.Keed (real name Mihlali Koyana) has unveiled her latest single, Indaba Yethu, a stunning follow-up that marks a significant chapter in her already remarkable career. She chats to Danilo Acquisto about he track, which features collaborations with Mi Casa’s J’Something and house music powerhouse Kaylow, and is a vibrant fusion of Alternative R&B, Afro-pop, and Dance.
KroesRocks Kolloquium: Kieran Wilkins (How To Style Your Natural Hair This Summer)
Kieran Wilkins, stylist and expert speaker at the 2024 KroesRocks Kolloquium, chats to Danilo Acquisto about some of the best tips and hacks to style and treat your natural hair this summer.
The University Of Mpumalanga's Vice-Chancellor (VC) Scholarship: Themba Manana
Themba Manana, the Director Marketing at the University of Mpumalanga, chats to Danilo Acquisto about the Vice-Chancellor's scholarship. He shares more information about the university and some of the student support programs at the campus. Discuss UMP’s selling points, students support programs and Programs offered by UMP Provide contact details to prospective students
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