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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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Crater City: Episode 4: The Perils of Potholes

While motorists navigate around dangerous potholes littered across Joburg, the crisis has now taken a deadly turn, re-igniting calls for REAL action to fix the ongoing problem. A motorbike delivery driver lost his life in a crash believed to have been caused by a pothole. The driver was killed in…
2 Apr 2025 2 min

Crater City: Episode 3: Potholes, Budgets, and Broken Promises.

Gauteng’s roads are falling to pieces, and for many drivers, potholes have become an unavoidable, and expensive part of daily life. Last month, Finance MEC for Gauteng Lebogang Maile, tabled a multi-billion Rand budget - but the question remains: Is the money allocated to fix our roads being properly managed?…
2 Apr 2025 2 min

Crater City: Episode 2: Potholes and Promises - Can Gauteng’s Roads Be Saved?

Gauteng’s roads have been disintegrating for years, but officials say they’re hard at work "proactively" managing repairs across the province's vast network of roads. With massive backlogs, limited resources, and roads deteriorating by the day, is there any real plan to fix the problem? HOT 1027’s Natasha Thorp takes a…
1 Apr 2025 2 min

Bipolar awareness: Proper diagnosis is crucial

Experts says around 2.4 million South Africans are living with Bipolar disorder and sadly, far too many haven't been diagnosed yet. Yesterday was "World Bipolar Day" - an important time to focus on the mental health condition - that can and does - impact the lives of those living with…
31 Mar 2025 1 min

The Annapurna Ascent: Episode 5: Rotations, rest & brutal winds

The two men attempting to plant the first South African flag on Annapurna spent the weekend rotating between camps on the mountain as they continue to acclimatise. 12 days into their expedition, John Black and Warren Eva have already raised R57,000 for charity — while adjusting to life above 5,000…
31 Mar 2025 1 min

The Annapurna Ascent: Episode 4 : Settling into base camp at 4130m

The Two South Africans aiming to plant our national flag on Annapurna are now adjusting to the altitude at base camp. Warren Eva and John Black raised over R180 000 for malnourished children during their historic K2 summit. Now, they’re hoping to raise even more on one of the world’s…
26 Mar 2025 1 min

More nominations for HOT1027 in New York

HOT 1027 is once again making waves on the international stage. For the third year in a row, we've been short-listed for for accolades at the prestigious New York Festivals Radio Awards. HOT 1027's Simon Marks has more from the U.S…
25 Mar 2025 1 min

HOT1027 Brings Back the Glitz with Swingin’ Las Vegas Revival

Get ready for a nostalgic rewind as the golden era of Vegas lights up the stage at Montecasino. Backed by the powerhouse 18-piece Johannesburg Big Band, Swingin’ Las Vegas makes its return this May — proudly powered by HOT1027. HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more…
24 Mar 2025 2 min

Hit After Hit: Sting Leaves SA in awe of his timeless talent

Thousands of Sting fans packed the SunBet Arena in Gauteng last night to experience first-hand why his music still resonates after all these decades. The Pretoria stop of Stings 3.0 tour was another Big Concerts event – proudly powered by HOT1027. HOT1027’s Tara Penny was there…
23 Mar 2025 2 min

The Annapurna Ascent: Episode 3: "We understand the danger"

Seven weeks of danger, endurance, and determination lie ahead as two South Africans attempt to plant our national flag on Annapurna - the world’s 10th highest mountain - for the first time. Warren Eva and John Black have touched down in Nepal as they start this daring expedition to raise…
21 Mar 2025 2 min

The Annapurna Ascent: Episode 2: "We're hoping to raise more funds for charity"

Two South Africans are using their climb up Annapurna to raise funds for a charity that feeds malnourished children. John Black and Warren Eva have landed in Nepal, aiming to become the first South Africans to summit the world’s 10th highest mountain — and they’re doing it without supplemental oxygen…
21 Mar 2025 2 min

The Annapurna Ascent: Episode 1: "It starts with the right gear"

The two men who planted the first South African flag on K2 are setting off on their next daring expedition. This time 43-year-old Warren Eva and 45-year-old John Black are hoping to become the first South Africans to summit Annapurna – and they’ll be taking HOT1027 listeners along for the…
20 Mar 2025 2 min

St Patrick's Day: "What's the craic?"

Joburgers are planning St Patrick’s Day celebrations this weekend. The world-renowned Irish holiday is coming up on the 17th of March, but many will be taking advantage of the weekend to don their brightest green, at the one time of the year when “we’re all just a wee bit Irish”…
14 Mar 2025 2 min
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