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Hot Cares Weekly Wrap: Breathing room, dignity and the safety for animals

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A teenager with profound hearing loss will hear clearly again, a Joburg mom battling long-term COVID complications can finally breathe easier -- and an animal welfare organisation is now safer from crime — all thanks to the incredible generosity of HOT1027 listeners.

It's been another rewarding week here at HOT1027 making a meaningful difference to the tune of R242 000.

HOT1027's Tara Penny has more...

27 Mar English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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