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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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Our newly installed environment MEC has ambitious plans to clean up Joburg’s air.
For years now, criminals have been taking advantage of weak by-law enforcement, dumping and burning waste across decommissioned sites, on private land and in the veld releasing dangerous toxins into the air we breathe.
HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more…
As we mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, survivors across South Africa are sharing their stories to remind wimen that early detection really does save lives.
One of them is 55-year-old Cebisa Mfenyana who credits a simple daily habit with saving her life.
HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more...
It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month — and a Joburg woman is using her story to push for earlier, smarter screening.
HOT1027’s Tara Penny caught up with 47-year-old Marlene Pretorius, who’s lived with breast cancer in her family for nearly two decades.....
Toxic smoke continues to hang over Joburg’s northern suburbs — as illegal dumping and burning sites spread across Kaya Sands, Chartwell and surrounding areas.
Despite years of complaints, residents say the city has failed to protect them from what’s become an environmental and health disaster.
HOT1027's Tara Penny has more...
Gauteng is home to one of the oldest mountain ranges on Earth.
The Magaliesberg - which stretches between Bronkhorstspruit in the East to almost as far as Sun City in the West is over two and a half billion years old.
Scientists say that's nearly half as old as the planet itself.
HOT1027's Al Prodgers has more from the Magaliesberg...
A young woman is able to return to her special needs centre, a single father will soon be able to see clearly and two care homes now have round the clock electricity - thanks HOT1027 listeners.
It's been another rewarding week - making a meaningful difference with Hot Cares here on HOT1027 to the tune of R237 000.
HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look...
The annual Jacaranda blooming season is well underway here in Gauteng.
Although these iconic trees aren’t indigenous to South Africa, they’ve become part of our landscape — with more than 60 000 in Pretoria alone, and streets across Johannesburg, now carpeted in violet.
HOT1027’s Al Prodgers has more from the capital - where it all started...
From honouring teachers, to restoring independence and sight , we've had another busy week making a meaningful difference to the lives of those around us.
Thanks to the support and kindness of HOT1027 listeners, we spent R136,000 changing lives.
HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look.....
Today is World Mental Health Day – and here in South Africa, teenage suicide remains a silent - but very real - crisis.
In Joburg, many parents know the pain and heartbreak of losing a child to suicide, and some are using their tragedy to create wider awareness and break down stigma - to save lives.
HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more...
Anyone wanting to reach out for help can contact SADAG's crisis line - free of charge - on 0800 567 567 Matthew & Me website
Today is World Mental Health Day — and here in South Africa, experts say more people than ever are reaching out for help.
At our country’s only suicide crisis helpline, run by the South African Depression and Anxiety Group, thousands of calls and messages come in every day — from people of all ages and backgrounds — often just looking for someone to listen.
HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more from inside SADAG’s call centre...
Anyone wanting to reach out for help can contact SADAG's crisis line free of charge on 0800 567 567 SADAG website
If you’ve ever driven on the M1 double-decker and looked across at the Market Theatre and Museum Africa, you might be surprised to know that Newtown was once deliberately burned to the ground.
HOT1027's Al Prodgers has the story...
Next time you're at the 4-way stop near Olivedale Clinic..... you might want to look through the trees for a hidden part of Joburg's history.
There's an incredible stone windmill—more fairy tale than Joburg—hiding a remarkable World War 2 story.
HOT1027’s Al Prodgers has more …
World-renowned primatologist, conservationist and UN Messenger of Peace, Dr. Jane Goodall, has died at the age of 91.
The Jane Goodall Institute confirmed she passed away in Los Angeles on Wednesday from natural causes while on her speaking tour.
Known as the woman who redefined humankind through her groundbreaking study of wild chimpanzees, she leaves behind not just a body of scientific discovery, but a legacy of hope and action.
HOT1027’s Tara Penny reports….
Small changes can make a big difference for families living with dementia — from red plates at mealtimes to blue lights in the shower, and kinder words that calm the room.
As we wrap up our special series this “Alzheimer’s Awareness Month” , we’re looking at the practical tweaks that restore dignity.
HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more…
One of the cruellest blows of dementia is when a loved one no longer knows your face.
Experts say that moment isn’t rejection — it’s time shifting.
Understanding that, and shifting how we respond, can ease fear for everyone.
HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more…
As we mark Alzheimer’s awareness month, It’s important to try and find out what the most common form of dementia actually feels like.
Experts and healthcare workers say it’s more than forgetfulness — it’s fear, disorientation and a daily fight to be understood.
HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look…
Caring for a loved one with dementia is a marathon, not a sprint — and experts say guilt shouldn’t stop families from asking for help and taking much needed breaks.
September is “Alzheimers awareness month”, and we’re looking at respite care – which is there for good reason.
HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more…
Spotting dementia early is hard — but prevention can start decades before symptoms.
As we mark Alzheimer’s’ awareness month, experts say nearly half of our lifetime risk is modifiable:
HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more...
September is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month — and a Joburg daughter has given us valuable insight into what the diagnosis really does to a family, from the fight for answers to the daily reality of care.
And Her message is simple: No one should ever care for their loved one alone.
HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more …
Dementia doesn’t just steal memory — it scrambles communication.
Experts say what looks like “difficult behavior” is often fear, confusion and a brain filling in blanks.
But with the right tools, families can meet loved ones where they are.
HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more…
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