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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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Was Joburg named after the line of Portuguese Kings?

Have you ever wondered where the name Johannesburg really comes from? After our recent story on the city’s origins, one HOT1027 listener sent us a theory that might just rewrite a bit of Joburg history — and it involves the Portuguese. HOT1027’s Al Prodgers has been digging into the mystery…
3 Nov 1 min

The HOT1027 community pulls in R31.5m for those in need at Teddython 2025

Hot1027 listeners have pulled off the seemingly impossible – raising a staggering R31 503 725,50 for those in need in just 12 hours.. In an incredible collective act of generosity, our listeners came out to bat for Hot Cares during our annual Teddython in Broadacres yesterday – surpassing what we…
31 Oct 2 min

Joburg's toxic waste crisis: "This war doesn’t need to be fought with guns"

Our newly installed environment MEC has ambitious plans to clean up Joburg’s air. For years now, criminals have been taking advantage of weak by-law enforcement, dumping and burning waste across decommissioned sites, on private land and in the veld releasing dangerous toxins into the air we breathe. HOT1027’s Tara Penny…
24 Oct 2 min

Breast cancer awareness: "We need to listen to our bodies"

It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month — and a Joburg woman is using her story to push for earlier, smarter screening. HOT1027’s Tara Penny caught up with 47-year-old Marlene Pretorius, who’s lived with breast cancer in her family for nearly two decades…
23 Oct 2 min

The Kya Sands illegal dumping crisis: "We're breathing poison"

Toxic smoke continues to hang over Joburg’s northern suburbs — as illegal dumping and burning sites spread across Kaya Sands, Chartwell and surrounding areas. Despite years of complaints, residents say the city has failed to protect them from what’s become an environmental and health disaster. HOT1027's Tara Penny has more…
22 Oct 2 min

The Magaliesberg - "Almost as a old as life itself"

Gauteng is home to one of the oldest mountain ranges on Earth. The Magaliesberg - which stretches between Bronkhorstspruit in the East to almost as far as Sun City in the West is over two and a half billion years old. Scientists say that's nearly half as old as the…
20 Oct 1 min

"Purple Rain” here in Gauteng with the Jacarandas in full bloom

The annual Jacaranda blooming season is well underway here in Gauteng. Although these iconic trees aren’t indigenous to South Africa, they’ve become part of our landscape — with more than 60 000 in Pretoria alone, and streets across Johannesburg, now carpeted in violet. HOT1027’s Al Prodgers has more from the…
17 Oct 1 min

World Mental Health Day: South Africa's teen suicide crisis

Today is World Mental Health Day – and here in South Africa, teenage suicide remains a silent - but very real - crisis. In Joburg, many parents know the pain and heartbreak of losing a child to suicide, and some are using their tragedy to create wider awareness and break…
10 Oct 2 min

World Mental Health Day : "Help is a phone call or message away"

Today is World Mental Health Day — and here in South Africa, experts say more people than ever are reaching out for help. At our country’s only suicide crisis helpline, run by the South African Depression and Anxiety Group, thousands of calls and messages come in every day — from…
10 Oct 2 min

The remarkable WW2 story behind the Olivedale windmill

Next time you're at the 4-way stop near Olivedale Clinic..... you might want to look through the trees for a hidden part of Joburg's history. There's an incredible stone windmill—more fairy tale than Joburg—hiding a remarkable World War 2 story. HOT1027’s Al Prodgers has more …
6 Oct 1 min

Remembering Dr Jane Goodall and all she taught us

World-renowned primatologist, conservationist and UN Messenger of Peace, Dr. Jane Goodall, has died at the age of 91. The Jane Goodall Institute confirmed she passed away in Los Angeles on Wednesday from natural causes while on her speaking tour. Known as the woman who redefined humankind through her groundbreaking study…
1 Oct 2 min

Lost on Memory Lane: Episode 24: "The small things ARE the big things"

Small changes can make a big difference for families living with dementia — from red plates at mealtimes to blue lights in the shower, and kinder words that calm the room. As we wrap up our special series this “Alzheimer’s Awareness Month” , we’re looking at the practical tweaks that…
30 Sep 2 min

Lost on Memory Lane: Episode 23:When they no longer recognise you

One of the cruellest blows of dementia is when a loved one no longer knows your face. Experts say that moment isn’t rejection — it’s time shifting. Understanding that, and shifting how we respond, can ease fear for everyone. HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more…
30 Sep 2 min

Lost on Memory Lane: Episode 22: What it's like

As we mark Alzheimer’s awareness month, It’s important to try and find out what the most common form of dementia actually feels like. Experts and healthcare workers say it’s more than forgetfulness — it’s fear, disorientation and a daily fight to be understood. HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look…
29 Sep 2 min

Lost on Memory Lane: Episode 21: Respite Care

Caring for a loved one with dementia is a marathon, not a sprint — and experts say guilt shouldn’t stop families from asking for help and taking much needed breaks. September is “Alzheimers awareness month”, and we’re looking at respite care – which is there for good reason. HOT1027’s Tara…
29 Sep 2 min
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