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HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS

From the top of K2 to the dusty trails left behind by Heritage series Land Rovers across Africa, the Hot1027 news team is hard at work unearthing the gems among us who are colouring outside the lines and beating the odds. We have a knack for finding the everyday heroes who are making a difference and cutting through red tape... These outstanding stories rarely get the attention they deserve because they're not considered "Breaking News". That's why we're "Not Breaking News".
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My Fair Lady is coming to the Teatro

The cast of “My Fair Lady” is hard at work rehearsing ahead of opening night at Montecasino’s Teatro. The musical adaptation of George Bernard Shaw’s" timeless classic will be on stage in Joburg from the 25th of January until the 3rd of March. HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look…
17 Jan 3 min

"Surviving the 2004 tsunami changed the way I see life"

The world has marked the 20th anniversary of the deadliest tsunami in history. On the 26th of December 2004, the Indian Ocean tsunami struck 14 countries, claiming nearly 230 thousand lives. Two decades down the line, many of the survivors still remember the natural disaster, like it happened yesterday. HOT1027’s…
27 Dec 2024 3 min

William Smith's family are appealing for footage of his life's work

The family of the late William Smith is asking for help from HOT1027 listeners to preserve his legacy. It’s been almost 4 months since we lost the man who got so many of us through maths and science during our schooling years. Smith passed away in August at the age…
23 Dec 2024 2 min

Celebrating 50 years of Ipi Ntombi

One of South Africa’s most iconic stage musicals “Ipi Ntombi” is celebrating it’s 50th anniversary. The multi-award winning show made it’s debut in 1974, breaking down racial barriers at the height of apartheid. It quickly went on to become a worldwide sensation. HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look …
18 Dec 2024 3 min

A lifeline for Rhino conservation this Hot Cares Christmas

Hot1027 listeners are making a meaningful difference in conservation efforts by protecting the future survival of South Africa’s rhino population. Our country is home to nearly half of the critically-endangered black rhino population in Africa and to the world's largest population of near-threatened white rhinos - both of which continue…
13 Dec 2024 3 min

Some comfort and independence for Magda this Hot Cares Christmas

A Joburg woman whose been on a ventilator for over 3 decades will be getting some comfort and support this Christmas, thanks to HOT1027 listeners. Magda Smit is believed to be the world’s oldest survivor of “rigid spine muscular dystrophy" , which means she’s largely confined to her bedroom. HOT1027’s…
11 Dec 2024 3 min
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