A Star is Born: Episode 36: Freddie Mercury: "I don't think anyone will ever know the real me"

Two young children recovering from a devastating shack fire are getting help reaching their medical appointments, a dementia home is being made safer and teachers caring for some of Joburg’s youngest children are getting vital training — all thanks to the kindness of HOT1027 listeners. It’s been another rewarding week…

Today marks the 75th birthday of a musician who's spent his career refusing to stand still. Sting went from school teacher to front-man of The Police — before walking away from one of the biggest bands in the world, at the height of its success. HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a…

This month marks 40 years since M-Net first flickered onto South African television screens. The pay-tv channel launched in October 1986 — bringing with it decoders, movies without ad breaks, something called “Open Time" and a group of continuity presenters who became almost as famous as the programmes they introduced…

Around 20 rescue dogs are a step closer to finding forever homes, a matric pupil got a night he’ll never forget, and vulnerable families are receiving much-needed nutritional support — all thanks to the kindness of HOT1027 listeners. It’s been another rewarding week making a meaningful difference through Hot Cares…

Today is One-Hit Wonder Day — celebrating the artists who gave us one unforgettable song… and then seemingly vanished from the charts. They came from nowhere, took over our radios and became part of the soundtrack to our lives. And while the artists may have disappeared from the spotlight, decades…