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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 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

Jenny's Hot Takes : Episode 44 " "The Blinded City" by Matthew Wilhelm-Solomon

After spending a decade looking at the housing crisis in the Joburg CBD, author Matthew Wilhelm-Solomon says he was particularly struck by the daily struggles women face while trying to raise their children. His non-fiction book "The Blinded City" is up for this year's Sunday Times Literary Awards in partnership…
23 Oct 2023 2 min

Jenny's Hot Takes : Episode 43 : "The Errors of Dr Browne" by Mark Winkler

Award-nominated author Mark Winkler says he relied on factual accounts of one of the last witch trials in England to try and show how even today, people are vilified and "othered" , simply for being different. His novel, "The Errors of Dr Browne" is up for this years fiction prize…
22 Oct 2023 2 min

"The Fast & the Glorious" : Pilots fly the SA flag in Vegas

Three South African pilots are getting ready to represent our country at the World Advanced Aerobatic Championships in the United States. The small SA team will be piloting "Extra 330 SC" acrobatic planes when the 17-country competition takes off on in Las Vegas on Tuesday. Hot1027’s Tara Penny caught up…
22 Oct 2023 2 min

The Boks book South Africa's spot in the Rugby World Cup Final 🏆

South Africans are waking up smiling all over the world thanks to the Springboks nail-biting victory over England at the Rugby World Cup. The Boks beat the English by just 1 point during last night's semi-final securing the 16-15 win along with our place in the final. Here on home…
22 Oct 2023 2 min

Jenny's Hot Takes: Episode 42: "The Blinded City" by Matthew Wilhelm-Solomon

Award-nominated author Matthew Wilhelm-Solomon has told HOT1027 news he spent 10 years collecting stories from Joburg's inner city to put names and faces to the tragic conditions illegal immigrants and South Africans are living in. "The Blinded City" is up for this year's non-fiction prize at the Sunday Times Literary…
22 Oct 2023 2 min

Jenny's Hot Takes : Episode 41: "The Errors of Dr Browne" by Mark Winkler

Award-nominated author Mark Winkler has told HOT1027 news he got the idea for his latest offering after a chance encounter with a 400-year-old pamphlet about a witch trial. His novel "The Errors of Dr Browne" is up for this years fiction prize at the Sunday Times literary awards in partnership…
21 Oct 2023 2 min
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