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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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Crater City: Episode 4: The Perils of Potholes

While motorists navigate around dangerous potholes littered across Joburg, the crisis has now taken a deadly turn, re-igniting calls for REAL action to fix the ongoing problem. A motorbike delivery driver lost his life in a crash believed to have been caused by a pothole. The driver was killed in…
2 Apr 2 min

Crater City: Episode 3: Potholes, Budgets, and Broken Promises.

Gauteng’s roads are falling to pieces, and for many drivers, potholes have become an unavoidable, and expensive part of daily life. Last month, Finance MEC for Gauteng Lebogang Maile, tabled a multi-billion Rand budget - but the question remains: Is the money allocated to fix our roads being properly managed?…
2 Apr 2 min

Crater City: Episode 2: Potholes and Promises - Can Gauteng’s Roads Be Saved?

Gauteng’s roads have been disintegrating for years, but officials say they’re hard at work "proactively" managing repairs across the province's vast network of roads. With massive backlogs, limited resources, and roads deteriorating by the day, is there any real plan to fix the problem? HOT 1027’s Natasha Thorp takes a…
1 Apr 2 min

Bipolar awareness: Proper diagnosis is crucial

Experts says around 2.4 million South Africans are living with Bipolar disorder and sadly, far too many haven't been diagnosed yet. Yesterday was "World Bipolar Day" - an important time to focus on the mental health condition - that can and does - impact the lives of those living with…
31 Mar 1 min

The Annapurna Ascent: Episode 5: Rotations, rest & brutal winds

The two men attempting to plant the first South African flag on Annapurna spent the weekend rotating between camps on the mountain as they continue to acclimatise. 12 days into their expedition, John Black and Warren Eva have already raised R57,000 for charity — while adjusting to life above 5,000…
31 Mar 1 min

The Annapurna Ascent: Episode 4 : Settling into base camp at 4130m

The Two South Africans aiming to plant our national flag on Annapurna are now adjusting to the altitude at base camp. Warren Eva and John Black raised over R180 000 for malnourished children during their historic K2 summit. Now, they’re hoping to raise even more on one of the world’s…
26 Mar 1 min

More nominations for HOT1027 in New York

HOT 1027 is once again making waves on the international stage. For the third year in a row, we've been short-listed for for accolades at the prestigious New York Festivals Radio Awards. HOT 1027's Simon Marks has more from the U.S…
25 Mar 1 min

HOT1027 Brings Back the Glitz with Swingin’ Las Vegas Revival

Get ready for a nostalgic rewind as the golden era of Vegas lights up the stage at Montecasino. Backed by the powerhouse 18-piece Johannesburg Big Band, Swingin’ Las Vegas makes its return this May — proudly powered by HOT1027. HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more…
24 Mar 2 min

Hit After Hit: Sting Leaves SA in awe of his timeless talent

Thousands of Sting fans packed the SunBet Arena in Gauteng last night to experience first-hand why his music still resonates after all these decades. The Pretoria stop of Stings 3.0 tour was another Big Concerts event – proudly powered by HOT1027. HOT1027’s Tara Penny was there…
23 Mar 2 min

The Annapurna Ascent: Episode 3: "We understand the danger"

Seven weeks of danger, endurance, and determination lie ahead as two South Africans attempt to plant our national flag on Annapurna - the world’s 10th highest mountain - for the first time. Warren Eva and John Black have touched down in Nepal as they start this daring expedition to raise…
21 Mar 2 min

The Annapurna Ascent: Episode 2: "We're hoping to raise more funds for charity"

Two South Africans are using their climb up Annapurna to raise funds for a charity that feeds malnourished children. John Black and Warren Eva have landed in Nepal, aiming to become the first South Africans to summit the world’s 10th highest mountain — and they’re doing it without supplemental oxygen…
21 Mar 2 min

The Annapurna Ascent: Episode 1: "It starts with the right gear"

The two men who planted the first South African flag on K2 are setting off on their next daring expedition. This time 43-year-old Warren Eva and 45-year-old John Black are hoping to become the first South Africans to summit Annapurna – and they’ll be taking HOT1027 listeners along for the…
20 Mar 2 min

St Patrick's Day: "What's the craic?"

Joburgers are planning St Patrick’s Day celebrations this weekend. The world-renowned Irish holiday is coming up on the 17th of March, but many will be taking advantage of the weekend to don their brightest green, at the one time of the year when “we’re all just a wee bit Irish”…
14 Mar 2 min
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