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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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Walking the Camino de Santiago for disabled children

A Roodepoort woman will be setting off on the “Camino de Santiago” in Spain today to try and raise money for a home that cares for disabled children in her community. 54 year old Rozette Botha will be walking 320 km over the next 18 days to support the “Queen…
24 May 2023 2 min

"What Happens on Vacation" at the Kingsmead Book Fair

Using clever twists and turns, South African author Jo Watson takes us on a literary journey through Zanzibar in her latest novel “What Happens on Vacation”. The witty offering is just one of the novels that will be featured this Saturday at the Kingsmead College Book Fair in partnership with…
23 May 2023 1 min

"Nisa Qamar and the Circle of the Astrolabe" at the Kingsmead College Book Fair

In her latest novel , South African author Shafinaaz Hassim explores the resilience of children and their ability to problem solve when given half a chance . She’s one of the talented authors who’ll be featured at the Kingsmead College Book Fair this Saturday in partnership with HOT1027.. Tara Penny…
22 May 2023 1 min

The World Table Tennis Champion is bouncing into Durban

Excitement is building ahead of the start of the World Table Tennis Championships in Durban. African champion Quadri Aruna has taken time out of his busy schedule to host a coaching clinic in Chatsworth south of the city. HOT102.7’s Myron Naicker was there…
19 May 2023 1 min

"My Year of Not Getting Sh!tfaced" at the Kingsmead College Book Fair

The tendency for south africans to use alcohol to treat symptoms of stress and burnout is brought into sharp focus in Pamela Power’s new book. Her personal account of “getting on the wagon” will be just one of the literary offerings at the upcoming Kingsmead College Book Fair, in partnership…
18 May 2023 1 min

"The Cedarville Shop and the Wheelbarrow Swap" at the Kingsmead Book Fair

Drawing on her own experience of growing up on an Eastern Cape farm , South African author Bridgette Krone has tried to explain the unexpected complexities involved in having “a eureka moment” . Her children’s novel “The Cedarville Shop and the Wheelbarrow Swap” is one of the many books that…
17 May 2023 2 min

"An Angel's Demise" at the Kingsmead College Book Fair

Zimbabwe’s torrid past comes under the microscope in Sue Nyathi’s latest novel “An Angel’s Demise”. Writing about the history of her native Zimbabwe , Nyathi tackles the difficult topic of identity politics , through the lens of a woman called Angel. It’s one of the books that will be on…
16 May 2023 1 min

"Never waste a good hysterectomy" at the Kingsmead College Book Fair

The tendency to render older women invisible in society has been laid bare in Melanie Verwoerd’s latest book “Never waste a good hysterectomy”. The personal memoir of triggers , trauma, healing , and menopause is just one of the literary offerings that will be featured on the 27th of May…
15 May 2023 2 min

What Mums REALLY want this Mother's Day

And this Sunday , we'll be celebrating the pillars of strength and support in our lives that we call "Mum". In the run up to Mother's Day, we checked in with a few Mum's to find out how they'd like to spend the day... Hot1027's Tara Penny has more…
12 May 2023 5 min

"Child free zones" in the home could save your kids from burns

The lawlessness that often characterises South Africa is contributing to the massive number of children being admitted to hospital with burns. It’s burns awareness week, and we’re taking a closer look how we can keep our children safe. Hot1027’s Tara Penny has more…
11 May 2023 2 min

What to do when someone suffers a burn at home

Parents and guardians are being urged to read up on first aid so they know how to react if someone is burnt in the home. It’s burns awareness week , so we’re casting the floodlight on the prevention methods to keep our kids safe. Hot1027’s Tara Penny has more…
8 May 2023 1 min

Hot water and kids under 5 : How to prevent burns in the home

Did you know that children under 5 are the most likely suffer burns from hot water at home? It’s burns awareness week here in South Africa , so we roped in an expert to help us make our homes a little safer.. HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more…
6 May 2023 1 min

Maryke Taylor : Using her platform to help abused women and children

A Benoni mother who's been selected as a finalist for the upcoming Mrs Universe South Africa pageant has told HOT1027 News she’s using the platform to reach out to other women and children who’ve been abused. 41 year old Maryke Taylor was molested as a child, and many years later,…
5 May 2023 2 min

HOT1027 News at AfrikaBurn 😎

For five days last week, a farm called Quaggafontein in the Tankwa Karoo, north of Cape Town was a riot of sound, colour and light as AfrikaBurn 2023 took over the desert. Hot 1027’s Paul Ash was there... He filed this report as soon as he found cellphone signal…
4 May 2023 1 min

PRIME : Not as wholesome as you might think...

Parents are being urged to pay close attention to the labels of energy drinks before buying them for their children. Over the past few weeks a frenzy has erupted around an influencer endorsed drink called PRIME, with children and parents forking out anywhere between R40 and R795 rand for a…
4 May 2023 1 min

"1 in 5 kids"... We take a closer look at asthma

Today is “World Asthma Day”. Asthma is the most common chronic life-threatening disease of childhood , affecting about 20 percent of children here in South Africa. HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more…
2 May 2023 2 min

"Alateen" : Help for children living with alcoholics

Children of alcoholic parents are being urged to make use of the resources available here in South Africa. As we mark “Alcohol Awareness Month “ this April , we thought we’d highlight one lesser-known resource called “Alateen”. It’s a confidential support group for children who’ve been exposed to alcoholism. Hot1027’s…
28 Apr 2023 1 min

Alcohol awareness month : how the disease affects children

April is Alcohol awareness month. Alcoholic and drug addicted parents are being urged to take a close look in the mirror and realise the damaging effect the disease is having on their children. HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more…
27 Apr 2023 2 min

The Buddy Holly Story takes centre stage in SA

The cast of "The Buddy Holly Story" are limbering up ahead of opening night at the Teatro. Directed by Nick Winston, the world’s most successful rock 'n roll musical makes its debut here in South Africa telling the story of the last few years of Buddy Holly’s life. HOT1027's Tara…
26 Apr 2023 2 min
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