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Not every story worth telling is breaking news.

At HOT1027 News, we look beyond the headlines to find the people, moments and ideas that deserve to be heard. From extraordinary South Africans changing lives in their own communities to remarkable journeys, inspiring breakthroughs, forgotten history and fascinating conversations, we tell the stories that often slip beneath the news cycle.

Our team believes journalism should do more than inform. It should inspire, challenge, connect and occasionally restore your faith in humanity.

These are the stories that make us laugh, think, wonder and hope. They're the stories that remind us that ordinary people are capable of extraordinary things.

Because sometimes, the stories that matter most... are Not Breaking News.
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World Mental Health Day: Suicide’s Ripple Effect

Today is World Mental Health Day and new South African research is shining a light on the people we often forget when we talk about suicide — those left in its wake. Early findings from a Wits University-led international study suggest almost nine out of ten South African respondents have,…
9 Oct 2 min

HOT HOUSE glows pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

If you drive past HOT1027 this month, you may notice Hot House is glowing pink. And there's an important reason why. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — and HOT1027 is using our building, our website and our airwaves to remind women that early detection can save lives. HOT1027's Tara…
8 Oct 2 min

The Compassionate Friends: A lifeline for parents who’ve lost a child

Losing a child can leave parents and families facing a kind of grief that few people around them understand. But a Johannesburg organisation wants bereaved families to know they don’t have to navigate that loss alone. The Compassionate Friends have been supporting grieving parents, grandparents and siblings here in Johannesburg…
6 Oct 2 min

A Star Is Born: Episode 38: Sting: "Art is always about taking a risk"

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…
2 Oct 2 min

Remember When We Rushed Home for TV?

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…
1 Oct 2 min

Happy One-Hit Wonder Day

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…
25 Sep 3 min

The Joburg teens "Daring to Dream"

For a group of Joburg teenagers, weekends currently mean less sleeping in — and a lot more singing, dancing and rehearsing. 18 young performers are preparing to take to the stage at the National Children’s Theatre in Parktown at the end of the month for the South African premiere of…
18 Sep 2 min

SA's deaf rugby team sets it's sights on a medal in Tokyo

They tackle just as hard, wear the same green and gold — and are preparing to take on the best in the world. But South Africa's deaf rugby team plays the game with one crucial difference: when the referee blows his whistle, they won’t hear it. Instead players rely on…
16 Sep 2 min

A Star is Born: Episode 37: Amy Winehouse: "I make music I'd like to hear"

Today would have been Amy Winehouse’s 43rd birthday. With the beehive, the tattoos and that extraordinary voice, she looked and sounded like nobody else. But behind the tabloid headlines was a gifted songwriter who turned heartbreak into some of the most brutally honest music of her generation. HOT1027’s Tara Penny…
14 Sep 3 min

Why We Need to Talk About Suicide

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day — and SADAG says one of the biggest obstacles to preventing suicide may be our discomfort talking about it. For generations, suicide has been surrounded by silence, shame and stigma — leaving many of us unsure WHAT to say when we're worried about someone…
10 Sep 2 min

Suicide Prevention: Be the Light in Someone’s Darkness

South Africans who've lost someone to suicide are being encouraged to light a candle at 7 o'clock tonight — as part of a nationwide moment of remembrance. The South African Depression and Anxiety Group says grief after a suicide can be particularly lonely — with stigma sometimes making families reluctant…
10 Sep 2 min

Hot Cares Weekly Wrap: Restoring sight, independence & safety

A Joburg woman who lost both her legs is getting the chance to walk again, a domestic worker could soon get her sight back — and a shelter is now safer — all thanks to the kindness of HOT1027 listeners. It’s been another rewarding week, making a meaningful difference with…
4 Sep 2 min

Female Forward: Episode 33: Don’t Wait Until Your Body Screams

Following a month of conversations with doctors and specialists, South African Women are being urged to get better at listening to their own bodies. From heart disease and cancer to menopause and mental health, the experts say too many women are still dismissing symptoms, delaying check-ups — or putting everybody…
31 Aug 2 min

Female Forward: Episode 32: "We've lost something in the gaining"

Health experts are urging women to put boundaries around the technology and convenience that increasingly dominate our lives. They concede that smartphones, instant food, streaming and an always-on work culture have made life easier. But in the process, we're sacrificing some remarkably basic things our bodies and minds still need…
31 Aug 2 min
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