The station says that Anastasiou revolutionised the way that traffic was reported on radio, becoming the unforgettable 'eye in the sky' while reporting from the 702 chopper for over two decades.

He additionally developed a niche reputation as a sought-after technology journalist by hosting Technobyte, which was South Africa's longest-running technology show on radio.

Anastasiou says, "It's been an honour and privilege to serve the listeners of 702 throughout the three decades at the radio station. Whether it was guiding them to work in the traffic or MCing station events, 702 listeners have always welcomed me into their cars, offices and homes with open arms."

The radio broadcaster has worked with:
  • Stan Katz
  • John Berks
  • Cocky Two Bull
  • John Robbie
  • Redi Tlhabi
  • Bongani Bingwa
  • Jenny Cryws-Williams
  • Tim Modise
  • Bruce Whitfield
  • Chris Gibbons
  • Katy Katopodis
  • Eusebius McKaiser
  • Stephen Grootes
  • Yusuf Abramjee
  • the late Ian Crewe, and
  • Xolani Gwala.
Anastasiou was the recipient of two Paul Harris Awards from the Rotary Foundation and was the winner of the Liberty Radio Award for Best Traffic Reporter.

He was involved in many of the station's projects, including:
  • co-ordinating the Best High School in 702 Land competition, which garnered more than 20 million votes
  • 702's 'Sky School' road safety initiative that taught road safety to more than 200 000 learners
  • The Get Well Madiba bouquet that raised more than R1-million for the Nelson Mandela Foundation, and
  • as 702's former marketing and promotions manager, Anastasiou worked on numerous station concerts, the first Walk The Talk, as well as the Concert at The Zoo.
"702 has been like a family to me; I value the wonderful connections I've made with listeners and colleagues throughout my career. It's been an incredible journey,” Anastasiou adds.

Anastasiou says that this not the end of his radio career. "This is only a goodbye on this frequency, but broadcasting and modern technology have not seen the last of me."

"I have many new great professional adventures ahead of me, which I hope to share soon," concludes Anastasiou.

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