A South African wildlife filmmaker says a viral video and a call from the Discovery Channel have completely changed his life — reminding him just how powerful our connection to the natural world really is. Darren Britz recently had his work showcased by the Discovery Channel as part of it’s…
And today is Remembrance Day — when people around the world honour the men and women who bravely served in wartime. Here in South Africa, we remember many of our own — including one soldier whose act of courage in 1941 was so extraordinary - that even the ENEMY recommended…
In the middle of Sandton’s glass towers and high-speed hustle lies a quiet patch of history that most Joburgers don’t even know exists. It’s the final resting place of one of Sandton’s very first Voortrekker families — the Esterhuyzens — whose graves now sit quietly among the skyscrapers. HOT1027’s Al…
An Orange Farm feeding scheme is able to carry on with it's crucial work, dedicated teachers are being formally trained and we've stocked the storeroom at an animal shelter - all thanks to the kindness of HOT1027 listeners. It's been another rewarding week making a meaningful difference here on HOT1027…
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…
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