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Hot Cares Weekly Wrap: Support for a grieving mom, money for school & help for animals

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A Joburg mom raising 4 children after losing her sister is getting urgent support, a determined matric pupil can now attend the academic camps that could change his future, and more than 200 vulnerable animals in Joburg South will continue to be cared for — all thanks to the generosity of HOT1027 listeners.

It's been another rewarding week making a meaningful difference with Hot Cares here on HOT1027 to the tune of R391 000.

HOT1027's Tara Penny has more...
20 Feb English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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