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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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Derailed: Episode 14: "When alcohol takes the wheel"

South African singer PJ Powers has told HOT1027 News the progressive nature of alcoholism usually leads to the addiction ''taking the wheel''. As part of our mental health series, we’re looking at alcoholism -and more importantly - the help that's readily available to those who reach out. HOT 1027’s Tara…
7 Oct 2 min

Derailed: Episode 13: PJ Powers' story

South African singer – and recovering alcoholic - PJ Powers says we cannot underestimate the denial that goes with addiction. For the month of October ,we’re looking at mental health from as many angles as possible, while roping in “people who’ve been there and done that” to help. HOT1027’s Tara…
7 Oct 2 min

Derailed: Episode 12: "We're getting about 3 000 calls a day"

Before the COVID lockdown , the South African Depression and Anxiety Group was taking about 600 calls a day. Now , SADAG councilors are receiving almost 3000 calls every day. In the run up to “World Mental health” day on the 10th of October, we’re looking at the struggles many…
4 Oct 2 min

Derailed: Episode 11: Waiting over 3 months to see a psychiatrist

With a severe shortage of psychiatrists here in South Africa, many traumatised people are having to wait over 3 months to see a professional. In the lead up to ''World Mental Health day'' on the 10th of October, we're looking at what people are going through in our country -…
4 Oct 2 min

Derailed: Episode 10: We've lost something in all the gaining

Experts and observers are warning the shift in societal values and norms is affecting our mental health in many ways. For the month of October , we’re putting mental health under the microscope, while looking at the resources available to help. HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more…
4 Oct 2 min

Derailed: Episode 9: Smoking as a mental health crutch

Experts are warning many stressed and anxious people are trying to use cigarettes as a coping mechanism - without realising the devastating effects on mental health. For decades, we’ve known the serious – and often deadly - damage that smoking does to the body... but it doesn’t end there. This…
3 Oct 2 min

Derailed: Episode 8: We match the help with the need

As we put mental health under the spotlight this month, experts are reminding us all that crisis centers are available 24 hours a day to arrange appropriate care for anyone in need. In the run up to ''World Mental Health day'' on the 10th of October, we're roping in the…
3 Oct 2 min

Derailed: Episode 7: The dangerous quest for the quick fix

Healthcare practitioners are warning - in today's fast-paced world - people are putting their mental health on the backburner and are instead seeking out instant gratification – often with disastrous consequences. Ahead of ''World Mental Health Day'' on the 10th of October, we've roped in the experts to find out…
3 Oct 2 min

Derailed: Episode 6: The dark roads of self-medication

As we examine mental health here in South Africa, experts are warning many of us are trying to treat the symptoms instead of the cause. In the run up to “World Mental Health Day”, we’re roping in the experts to paint an accurate picture of how people are coping in…
2 Oct 2 min

Derailed: Episode 4: "It's such an invisible issue"

As we cast the floodlight on the state of mental health in South Africa, experts are warning many of the people in our lives are waging silent battles that we know nothing about. In the run up to “World Mental Health Day” on the 10th of October, we’re looking at…
2 Oct 2 min

Derailed: Episode 3: Many men are waging silent mental health battles

Healthcare providers are warning many men are carrying heavy mental health burdens that they’re not talking about. Ahead of “World Mental Health Day” on the 10th of October, we’ve roped in the experts to give us insight into what South Africans are going through – and more importantly – where…
1 Oct 2 min

Peppa Pig gets ready to take us on an adventure

Our littler listeners are getting ready to go on an adventure with Peppa Pig at Montecasino’s Teatro this weekend. Peppa popped into her favourite radio station HOT1027 to give us a sneak peak of her upcoming show - which is selling out fast. HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more …
18 Sep 2 min

500 boys and girls get their wings at the 2024 Children's Flight

Many of the young boys and girls who flew for the first time today have told HOT1027 news they’d love to become pilots when they grow up. 500 disadvantaged girls and boys earned their wings at the 9th edition of the Children’s Flight at the Tempe Airfield in Bloemfontein. HOT1027’s…
6 Sep 1 min

HOT1027's "littler" listeners get ready for Spring

Joburgers are in the grips of a last minute cold snap before Spring. The weather service says we're in for a nippy start to the weekend but it will get warmer from Sunday. September means the start of Spring, and HOT1027’s Tara Penny sat down with some of our “littler…
30 Aug 1 min

"Kurt en Vriende" is coming to the Teatro

For the first time , HOT1027 listeners will get the chance to hear the stories behind all the beloved songs that have been woven into the fabric of South Africa. Kurt Darren and his well-known friends will be playing a limited series of gigs at Montecasino’s Teatro in early October…
15 Aug 2 min

Kya Sands dumping crisis : Part 5: "They're making R2m a month"

While the city of Joburg is now on the hook to carry out air quality tests at the Kya Sands landfill, the illegal dumping and burning of waste is likely to continue well into next year. Although the dump was officially closed more than a decade ago, activists claim so-called…
8 Aug 2 min
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