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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 Bully Chain : Season 2 : Episode 11 : "The dangers of cancel culture"

Experts are warning “cancel culture” is making it harder to minimise harm at schools in the workplace and even in social settings. For the month of November we’re roping in experts to help us examine the conditions that lead to bullying and other abuse. HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more…
13 Nov 2023 2 min

The Bully Chain: Season 2 : Episode 9 : " We NEED to be present"

With smartphones now pretty much an extension of our bodies experts are warning we’re no longer fully present which is having a serious knock-on effect when it comes to bullying. For the month of November, HOT1027 news is looking at the complex nature of bullying to establish what we can…
10 Nov 2023 2 min

The Bully Chain: Season 2 : Episode 8 : "My child has to earn screen-bucks now"

With online bullying reaching into our homes, parents are coming up with innovative ways to manage their children’s social media accounts. For the month of November we’re putting bullying under the spotlight, by sharing stories, advice and resources to help people tackle abuse wherever it’s found. HOT1027’s Tara Penny has…
10 Nov 2023 2 min

The Bully Chain Season 2 : Episode 6 : "Early intervention is key"

Experts are warning if school bullies are not confronted and helped early on many of them go on to abuse people in the workplace and in their relationships. This month HOT1027 news is looking at bullying from as many angles as possible and enlisting expert help so we can better…
8 Nov 2023 1 min

The Bully Chain: Season 2 : Episode 5 : "Kids are hiding their social media"

With social media encroaching into every part of our lives children are getting craftier at hiding their online activity from their parents.. This month HOT1027 news is looking at bullying at schools, online and in the workplace while bringing in experts to explain what she should be doing about it…
7 Nov 2023 1 min

The Bully Chain : Season 2 : Episode 4: "It's a lonely road"

Children who've been bullied at school want grown ups to know it's an incredibly lonely journey and involving parents and teachers is a calculated risk. This November , Hot1027 is taking a close look at bullying , while roping in the experts to give us a clearer idea of what’s…
6 Nov 2023 2 min

Africa's first "Vulture Ambulance"

South Africa is in the grips of an African Vulture crisis. Conservationists are seeing rapid declines in populations across Southern Africa which could have serious consequences when it comes to disease control. HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more…
3 Nov 2023 2 min

The Bully Chain: Season 2: Episode 1 : "Schools are in denial"

Tomorrow is the International day against violence and bullying at school, Including cyberbullying. UNESCO recognises the first thursday of November as a day to raise awareness around the abuse. But here at HOT1027 News, we'll be looking at bullying from all possible angles for the entire month, while bringing in…
1 Nov 2023 2 min

South Africa makes Rugby World Cup history 🏆

The Springboks have thanked South Africa for fueling the fight for Rugby World Cup Victory in France. The Boks beat the All Blacks 12-11 last night making South Africa the only country in the world to lift the Webb Ellis Trophy 4 times. HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more…
29 Oct 2023 2 min

HOT102.7 listeners raise a staggering R19.4 million for those in need

The Hot1027 community has managed to raise a jaw-dropping R19.4 million for vulnerable people and animals in need at our annual Teddython. We set the target at R10 million this year, but HOT1027 listeners shot the lights out during our 12 and a half hour live broadcast. HOT 1027s Tara…
27 Oct 2023 2 min

Jenny's Hot Takes : Episode 50 : "The Blinded City" by Matthew Wilhelm-Solomon

After taking us through some of his discoveries in Joburg's inner city, Author Matthew Wilhelm-Solomon has read us a passage describing a fire in a building that bears a striking resemblance to this year's deadly Albert street tragedy. His non-fiction book "The Blinded City" is up for this year's Sunday…
27 Oct 2023 2 min

Jenny's Hot Takes: Episode 48: "Blinded City" by Matthew Wilhelm-Solomon

Author Matthew Wilhelm-Solomon says a successful welfare programme run by "Doctors without Borders" in the Joburg inner city showed it IS possible to intervene in the housing crisis in a meaningful way. His non-fiction book "The Blinded City" is up for this year's Sunday Times Literary Awards in partnership with…
25 Oct 2023 2 min

Jenny's Hot takes : Episode 47 : "The Errors of Dr Browne" by Mark Winkler

Award-nominated author Mark Winkler says by taking readers back to 1662, he tried to show how history has a way of repeating itself to some degree. His novel, "The Errors of Dr Browne" is up for this years fiction prize at the Sunday Times literary awards in partnership with Exclusive…
24 Oct 2023 1 min

Jenny's Hot Takes : Episode 46 : "Blinded City" by Matthew Wilhelm-Solomon

Author Matthew Wilhelm-Solomon says while documenting heartbreaking stories in Joburg's inner city , he was deeply moved to discover a small community of visually-impaired migrants looking after each other His non-fiction book "The Blinded City" is up for this year's Sunday Times Literary Awards in partnership with Exclusive Books. HOT1027's…
24 Oct 2023 1 min
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