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HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS

From the top of K2 to the dusty trails left behind by Heritage series Land Rovers across Africa, the Hot1027 news team is hard at work unearthing the gems among us who are colouring outside the lines and beating the odds. We have a knack for finding the everyday heroes who are making a difference and cutting through red tape... These outstanding stories rarely get the attention they deserve because they're not considered "Breaking News". That's why we're "Not Breaking News".
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Blindspot : Episode 2 : "He wanted to kill me"

A Joburg woman who was attacked in an act of road rage has told HOT1027 news she now understands the meaning of terrror. In the run up to the Easter long weekend we’re putting road safety under the microscope with a special focus on road rage, how it escalates, and…
25 Mar 2 min

Blindspot : Episode 1 : "The levels of anger seem disproportionate"

A combination of stress and service delivery fails is piling on the pressure with Joburg drivers losing their tempers in traffic. With traffic lights out across large parts of the city, examples of road rage are coming into sharp focus. In the run up to the Easter long-weekend, HOT1027 News…
25 Mar 2 min

SA's Archers take aim at the champs

Archers from all over our country - and other regions in Africa – are converging on Marks Park this weekend for the national archery championships. It’s a test of skill and endurance for all ages , as South Africa’s best take aim at the biggest archery event here on home…
15 Mar 1 min

Two Lions finally get their "forever home" in the Eastern Cape

Two lions that were used as entertainment “props” on a farm in Ukraine have now found a forever home at an Eastern Cape sanctuary. “Tsar” and “Jamal” arrived at the Born Free Sanctuary at Shamwari Private game reserve this week after a harrowing journey from war-torn Eastern Europe. The two…
15 Mar 2 min

The luck of the Irish at HOT1027

St Patrick's Day parties are being planned across Joburg this weekend, as South Africans take advantage of the annual day where “we’re all just a bit Irish” Hot1027’s Tara Penny has more.. The Irish South African society is hosting a St Patrick’s day event at Milk Bar in Sandton at…
15 Mar 2 min

Hot Cares & PlayTSOGO open two new home-based salons in the Western Cape

Two women in rough Western Cape neighborhoods are opening their brand new salons thanks to PlayTSOGO with Hot Cares. They were identified by the “The Home Based Salon" initiative which has used the funding provided to create the salons and kit them out. These women will be receiving training and…
15 Mar 2 min

Team SA headed to the World Irish Dancing Champs in Glasgow ☘

A group of talented youngsters from Joburg will be representing South Africa at the World Irish Dancing Championships in Glasgow next week. The dancers popped into Hot House ahead of St Patrick's day to show us how it’s done. HOT 1027’s Tara Penny has more…
15 Mar 2 min

March is "Endometriosis Awareness Month"

March is “Endometriosis Awareness Month". Women who have a first degree relative with endometriosis are FIVE times more likely to have the condition as well. HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look…
8 Mar 2 min

STILL no sign of MH370 - 10 years after it disappeared from radar

Today marks the 10th anniversary of the disappearance of Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 while on a "routine" night flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. Investigators are still unable to say what happened aboard the Boeing 777 that night or even where it crashed. Apart from a few aircraft pieces washed…
8 Mar 2 min

Hot Cares gives inner-city cricket a meaningful boost

Thanks to the generosity of Hot 1027 listeners, the Joburg Cricket Club will be able to carry on offering vulnerable inner children the chance to play cricket in a safe place. The "Under 8’s Mini Cricket Season Finalé” took place at the JCC on Saturday and Hot Cares made a…
4 Mar 2 min

World Wildlife Day : "The animals are returning to Gorongosa"

Three decades after the end of Mozambique's civil war, rangers and conservationists are rebuilding a game reserve that once attracted wildlife lovers from all over the world. It's taken years of painstaking dedication to restore Gorongosa National Park in central Mozambique from its war-ravaged state. But as we mark "world…
2 Mar 3 min

Hundreds of kids gear up for the JCC mini cricket festival

Over 300 children from 15 schools will be taking part in a mini cricket festival in the Joburg inner city tomorrow morning. It’s part of the Joburg Cricket Club’s development initiative , which has just been included in the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation’s programme. It’s a testament to the…
1 Mar 2 min

An SA robotics team gets ready to take on Texas

A South African robotics team has been invited to take part in an International robotics competition in Texas. The boys and girls - aged between 12 and 17 – have already been making waves in Cape Town where their team called “Texpand” dominated at the recent “First Tech Challenge” …
29 Feb 2 min

HOT1027 listeners are getting the most out of the Leap Year

Hot1027 listeners are taking advantage of the leap year. Renowned astrophysicist and author Neil de Grasse Tyson explains the leap year phenomenon exists as a correction to counter the fact that Earth’s orbit isn’t precisely 365 days a year. HOT1027'S Tara Penny has more…
28 Feb 2 min

"We're loving every moment in SA" : Deacon Blue live in Joburg

Deacon Blue say they’re already planning their return trip to Joburg after a spectacular concert that brought together music lovers of all ages. Thousands of HOT1027 listeners filled up Marks Park in Emmerentia for their chance to watch the Legendary Scottish pop-rock band live in Joburg for the very first…
24 Feb 2 min

The first South African woman to row across the Atlantic

A South African who rowed 3 000 miles across the Atlantic to raise money for charity says she hopes her adventure will inspire others to step outside of their comfort zone. Leanne Maiden became the first South African woman to complete the 66 day journey and, amazingly she did it…
23 Feb 3 min

Rally of the South : "A lifeline and hope for alcoholics"

Recovering alcoholics in Gauteng are calling on anyone whose battling to put down the bottle to reach out for help. The Rally of the South will be taking place at 9am on Saturday at the Brackenpark Hall in Alberton. Hosted by Alcoholics Anonymous, the annual event offers lifelines and more…
22 Feb 1 min

"Don't expect any relief" : The experts weigh in on the latest budget speech

With the latest budget speech taking place in an election year , experts say we should keep an ear out for announcements on medical aid , S.O.E bailouts and so called “stealth taxes”. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is due to deliver his speech this afternoon. HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a…
21 Feb 2 min
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