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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 : Episode 25 : On Suicide Watch

A 15 year old girl whose been relentlessly bullied at her Gauteng school and online is on suicide watch this morning after trying to take her own life. The teen overdosed on pills over the weekend. Her mother rushed her to hospital where staff spent hours bringing her back to…
17 Nov 2022 2 min

The Bully Chain : Episode 24 : My Daughter Tried To Kill Herself

A 15 year old girl whose been bullied both at school and online is now recovering at her Gauteng home after attempting suicide. The girl took a copious amount of pills on Saturday afternoon. Her family found her and rushed her to hospital where it took hours to stabilise her…
16 Nov 2022 2 min

The Bully Chain : Episode 23 : Asking your child the right questions

Parents are being urged to ask their children VERY specific questions about their school day. When it’s done right, the answers your children give you, could let you know that they’re being bullied. For the month of November , Hot1027 news is trying to understand why bullying happens and what…
16 Nov 2022 1 min

The Bully Chain : Episode 22 : Your Rights At Work

With workplace bullying under the floodlight, managers and employees are being warned to consider their conduct in the office and the harmful effect that words can have. Far too many people are suffering in silence here in South Africa , labouring under a "iJob iJob" mentality. But we actually have…
15 Nov 2022 2 min

The Bully Chain : Episode 21 : Bullies In The Workplace

Bullying is happening in the school yard , online and in many families , but the workplace is also a minefield where many are finding themselves isolated or "othered". For the month of November , Hot1027 news is putting the focus on bullying wherever it happens, and we're trying to…
14 Nov 2022 2 min

The Bully Chain : Episode 20 : Sibling Rivalry

Did you know that bullying by siblings can be JUST AS damaging as bullying by peers? For the Month of November , Hot 1027 is looking at bullying from every imaginable angle, from the schoolyard, to the office and even in the family. We're also roping in the experts to…
14 Nov 2022 2 min

The Bully Chain : Episode 19 : Why Not Be A Gary?

With abuse rife in our schools, workplaces and even homes, bystanders are being urged never to underestimate the impact of just standing next to someone whose being bullied . This week former bully Clinton Fein explained in detail how he bullied Bryan Schimmel at King David High School. Decades later…
11 Nov 2022 2 min

The Bully Chain : Episode 18 : "I Reached Out To Gary"

A man who was bullied for four years at King David High School has told Hot 1027 News the abuse stopped when he asked the right person for help. Over the course of this week, we’ve taken you through the remarkable story of how Clinton Fein bullied Bryan Schimmel and…
11 Nov 2022 2 min

The Bully Chain : Episode 17 : Bullying by Algorithm

We know that children are being attacked and belittled online… but social media has also given rise to a new kind of “Bullying by algorithm”. Today is International Day against Violence and Bullying at School.. We caught up with two men who forged an unlikely and extraordinary friendship years after…
10 Nov 2022 2 min

The Bully Chain : Episode 16 : When Banter Becomes Bullying

When does banter actually become bullying ? Many of us will be able to pinpoint the exact moment that a joke got out hand.. leaving someone open to being hurt. Today is "International day against violence and bullying at school". But here at Hot 1027 news we’re looking at the…
10 Nov 2022 1 min

The Bully Chain : Episode 15 : Bullies Need Empathy As Well

When it comes to tackling bullying in our schools , there’s often a disproportionate focus on the victim, with little to no empathy for the bully. Two former pupils of King David High School have taken Hot1027 news through their remarkable journey from bullying to forgiveness and ultimately , friendship…
9 Nov 2022 2 min

The Bully Chain : Episode 14 : "Trying To Hide In Plain Sight"

A former bully who spent four years preying on a pupil at King David High School has told Hot 1027 news he was trying to hide in plain sight in front of their peers. Clinton Fein traumatized Bryan Schimmel in their teenage years, but decades later he extended a sincere…
9 Nov 2022 2 min

The Bully Chain : Episode 13: "Bullying Is Inevitable"

A former bully and the person he tormented at school are both warning that bullying is inevitable. They say instead of trying to stop it , we should all be pushing for “Harm Reduction”. Decades after Clinton Fein bullied Bryan Schimmel at King David High School in Linksfield , the…
8 Nov 2022 2 min

The Bully Chain : Episode 12 : "A Purpose Bigger Than Ourselves"

A man who was bullied decades ago at King David High school says reading his bully’s honest account of what happened , gave rise to their joint mission to help others. Clinton Fein mercilessly attacked Bryan Schimmel for four years during their time in high school, but decades later Fein…
8 Nov 2022 2 min

The Bully Chain : Episode 11 : "Forgiveness Has No Expiry Date"

Decades after a boy at King David High School bullied another pupil, the pair have struck up an unlikely friendship based on forgiveness and their mutual desire to reduce harm. Clinton Fein tormented Bryan Schimmel at the Linksfield school , but in a candid interview with Hot1027 News, he’s given…
7 Nov 2022 2 min

The Bully Chain : Episode 10: Both Sides Of The Coin

A former bully and the person he attacked in high school are using their unique and moving story to try and help parents , teachers and children navigate their way through abuse in the schoolyard. Clinton Fein bullied Bryan Schimmel when they were at King David High School together. Decades…
7 Nov 2022 2 min

The Bully Chain : Episode 9 : "Not All Scars Are Visible"

The damage a playground bully does is often evident...a black eye, a bloody nose and a bruised ego. Psychological bullying is much harder to gauge. It's often dressed up as humour but the persistent belittling and insults slowly break down an individual on both a mental and emotional level. Hot1027's…
4 Nov 2022 2 min

The Bully Chain : Episode 8 : "Cyberbullying Insurance"

Did you know you can take out insurance for Cyberbullying? According to the latest IPSOS survey, South Africa has one of the highest rates of online bullying in the world, and sometimes there are deadly consequences. This month , Hot 1027 News is taking a deep dive into what people…
4 Nov 2022 2 min

The Bully Chain : Episode 7 : Bullying & The Law

When your child is being bullied, how do you stop it? We know we need to report it to the school, but if that doesn't work, what's the next step? Hot 1027’s Juliet Newell takes a look at what processes are in place, both in schools and within the ambit…
3 Nov 2022 2 min

Pole Athlete Clare Filer Wins Gold in Switzerland

Gauteng’s very own Clare Filer has brought the coveted gold medal back from The International Pole and Aerial sports competition in Switzerland. Clare, and her coach Benita Bower travelled to Lausanne last week after raising the R80k needed to cover their travel expenses… Hot1027’s Tara Penny has been following Clare’s…
3 Nov 2022 2 min
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