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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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The fastest growing sport taking over Joburg

"Padel" has been described as the world's fastest growing sport - spanning 130 countries with nearly 30-million amateur players across the world. It's the "love-child" of tennis and squash, and if you haven't played it yet, you most probably know someone who has here in Joburg. HOT1027's Natasha Thorp takes…
19 Feb 1 min

Thousands conquer the mountain at the Pirates 21k

Thousands of runners are celebrating after conquering Joburg’s toughest half marathon. The Pirates 21k – powered by Medshield got underway in rainy conditions at 6 this morning, when almost 4 thousand women and men put their fitness to the test. HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more from Pirates…
16 Feb 1 min

Watch out for "catfishing" this Valentine's Day

As we mark Valentine's Day, South Africans are being warned to be vigilant with cyber-scammers on the prowl. Experts say there’s an increase in catfishing around the world this time of year, as many use dating apps and other forums to connect with people virtually. And it’s happening here in…
14 Feb 2 min

Why America's sudden interest in SA?

US President Donald Trump has cut funding to our country, offered Afrikaans farmers refugee status in America, and accused our government - without any proof - of human rights abuses and confiscating land. Many are asking why the sudden interest in our country from the world's most talked-about man? HOT…
13 Feb 2 min

"Nostalgia in the living years" : Mike & The Mechanics rocked Pretoria

Thousands of HOT1027 listeners got to “look back while living the years” in Pretoria last night as Mike & The Mechanics took us on a thrilling trip down memory lane. It was another Big Concerts event – and it was proudly powered by HOT1027. HOT1027’s Tara Penny was there…
2 Feb 2 min

"It all started with a blazer": Unathi's remarkable Hot Cares journey

A Hot Cares recipient who grabbed hold of every education lifeline we gave her is now in her final year of university, with dreams of one day becoming South Africa's Reserve Bank Governor. What started out as a humble request for a school blazer back in 2019 has evolved into…
31 Jan 2 min

Excitement is building ahead of the Pirates 21k

Thousands of Joburg runners are limbering up for the 47th edition of the Pirates 21k'' - Powered by Medshield. It's taking place on the 16th of February. It's the toughest half-marathon in Joburg with a rich history going all the way back to 1977. HOT1027's Tara Penny has more…
30 Jan 2 min

The SA Air Force Association celebrates 80 years of legacy

The South African Air Force Association is marking its 80th anniversary today. For decades, the association has maintained a sense of camaraderie, while honouring the memory of those who gave their lives in service of our country and looking after members who’ve fallen on hard times. HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes…
25 Jan 2 min

Midge Ure is getting ready to rock Joburg - and try his first bunny chow

Midge Ure is looking forward to performing alongside South African artists - and trying his first proper bunny chow when he touches down in Johannesburg. The Scottish singer-songwriter will be on stage at Marks Park in Emmerentia on the 15th of February for the first ever ''Lets Rock'' festival with…
23 Jan 2 min

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
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