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From Boksburg to Italy for mental health : Episode 3 : "It's OK to NOT be OK"

Two Boksburg Brothers have set off on a one of a kind mission to start vital conversations around mental health and the need to reach out for help , particularly among men. Martin Van der Vyver and Clinton Delport are travelling from Boksburg to Italy on their motorbikes in loving…

5 Aug 2023 2 min

From Boksburg to Italy for mental health : Episode 2 : "We NEED to talk about it" :

Two Boksburg brothers are setting off on a 22 000km journey from South Africa to Italy this morning armed with a message for men ; that “It’s ok to NOT be ok”. Martin van der Vyver and Clinton Delport will spend the next 60 days traversing several countries on their…

4 Aug 2023 2 min

From Boksburg to Italy for mental health : Episode 1 : "We have to DO something"

Two Boksburg Brothers will be setting off tomorrow on a 60 day cross-country voyage on motorbikes in loving memory of their friend who died by suicide. They’ll be travelling from SA all the way to Italy to raise awareness around mental health issues, and highlight the need for men in…

4 Aug 2023 2 min

Aggressive driving is putting lives at risk on SA's roads

Experts are warning South African motorists are putting lives at risk by aggressive, thoughtless and dangerous driving on our roads. This week’s ruling by the Constitutional Court which upholds the contentious AARTO act has sparked worries that motorists could have their licences suspended for bad driving, when the new demerit…

15 Jul 2023 2 min

"Long haul danger" : Many SA truck drivers are leaving the country

With urgent calls for government to protect our vital trucking industry from attack, experts are warning experienced drivers are leaving the country to work abroad. 21 trucks have been torched in the country since Saturday night. Police say they’ve identified 12 people of interest who may be linked to the…

13 Jul 2023 2 min

"Desperately Seeking Souvlaki" in Sandton

A stand up South African-Greek comedy feast kicks off in Sandton this evening. The one-of-a-kind production called “Desperately seeking Souvlaki” will be on stage for 6 shows at the Theatre on the Square. HOT1027’s Tara Penny caught up with the characters involved ahead of opening night

11 Jul 2023 2 min

Representing South Africa at the Taekwondo World champs

A team of South Africans are getting ready to represent our country at the Taekwondo World Championships” in USA. Ranging from 7 to 52 years old, the group will be flying the SA flag in Phoenix, Arizona over the next 5 days. HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more…

10 Jul 2023 1 min

"Geordies on Bikes" peddle into John o' Groats

Two friends in their late 60’s have managed to raise over R60 000 for charity by cycling from the bottom of England to the top of Scotland. Stewart Romanis and Steve Bolton have reached John ‘O Groats after traversing over 2 thousand kilometers over 5 weeks. Hot1027’s Tara Penny has…

6 Jul 2023 1 min

"It's too dangerous to confront them" - The crisis gripping Kya Sands : Part 4

Given the danger involved in confronting illegal dumpers in Kya Sands, some residents and business owners have resorted to using drones to capture footage of the culprits. Several areas have been inundated with rubble and waste as criminals take advantage of lax security , and an apparent lack of resources…

2 Jul 2023 2 min

Happy Birthday HOT102.7 FM !

HOT102.7FM is turning two years old! We've had a few queries about our Old Skool and R&B radio station and what makes it all work. So we roped in Bunny Majaja to give you a virtual tour…

30 Jun 2023 2 min

"We can clean today but it's dirty again tomorrow" - The crisis gripping Kya Sand : Part 3

Business owners and residents in Kya Sands are pleading with government to do something about the illegal dumping crisis gripping the area before it’s too late. Since the area’s landfill site was decommissioned 13 years ago , people have been pulling up in trucks and bakkies to add to the…

29 Jun 2023 1 min

"Toxic waste seeping into the Jukskei" - The crisis gripping Kya Sands : Part 2

The Kya Sand Business Association is warning the illegal dumping crisis in the area is having a devastating knock on effect. The landfill site in the area was decommissioned over a decade ago, but every day trucks and bakkies arrive in the community to add to the mushrooming piles of…

28 Jun 2023 2 min

"The biggest illegal dump in the country" - The crisis gripping Kya Sands : Part 1

Now that the city of Joburg’s budget has finally been passed, the council will have to explain how funds will be used to sort out the illegal dumping crisis gripping Kya Sands. 13 years ago the landfill site in the area reached capacity and was decommissioned. But criminals broke down…

28 Jun 2023 2 min

Tukkies' Prof Tladi sets his sights on the Hague

A 48 year old South African Law Professor is in the running for election to the International Court of Justice. Government has nominated Professor Dire Tladi as South Africa’s candidate to preside over the World Court. HOT1027’s Tara Penny caught up with him in between to lectures…

26 Jun 2023 1 min

A Massive turnout at our first Ferrari Track Day

The Ferrari Owners club of South Africa says it was blown away by the massive turnout at Delmas over the weekend. On Saturday Hot1027 hosted thousands of listeners for our first ever track day at Red Star Raceway. The club brought over 50 magnificent Ferraris and Hot1027 brought Joburg's best…

26 Jun 2023 2 min

"Making it official" Hot Cares is helping a family adopt Carolyn

A loving family will finally be able to adopt their foster child , thanks to the help of HOT1027 listeners. Young Carolyn was born premature in 2013. She was taken away from her biological parents and was placed with a couple. But the couple had to immigrate for medical reasons…

25 Jun 2023 1 min

"I feel honoured to be thought of as an SA native" : Dave Matthews is returning to SA this year

Award winning musician Dave Matthews has told HOT1027 that South Africa will always have a special place in his heart. The Dave Matthews Band will be returning to the country this December for two long overdue shows. Hot1027’s Tara Penny has more…

22 Jun 2023 1 min

Getting Delmas ready for Ferrari Track Day

We're carrying out our final sound checks ahead of our First ever Ferrari Track day in Delmas. As the official radio station to the Ferrari Club of South Africa , we'll be hosting Hot1027 listeners at Red Star Raceway tomorrow , where guests will be able to buy a R100…

22 Jun 2023 1 min

"I want to see more women behind the wheel" : Countdown to Ferrari Track Day

More than 50 Ferraris are being buffed and polished ahead of track day in Delmas. The Ferrari Owners club of SA will be hosting the public at Red Star Raceway this Saturday morning, for an unforgettable day of “petrol-head heaven”. And as the official radio station to the club, HOT1027…

21 Jun 2023 1 min

The Ferraris are gearing up for Track Day

Over 50 Ferraris will be converging on Delmas this weekend for a one of a kind track day. The oldest recognised Ferrari club in the world will be hosting the public at Red Star Raceway from 8am on Saturday – and as the club’s official radio station, HOT1027 will be…

19 Jun 2023 1 min