Women's Day: Episode 8 : "The impact of parental support" - Dr Jane Goodall

The world has marked the 20th anniversary of the deadliest tsunami in history. On the 26th of December 2004, the Indian Ocean tsunami struck 14 countries, claiming nearly 230 thousand lives. Two decades down the line, many of the survivors still remember the natural disaster, like it happened yesterday. HOT1027’s…

The family of the late William Smith is asking for help from HOT1027 listeners to preserve his legacy. It’s been almost 4 months since we lost the man who got so many of us through maths and science during our schooling years. Smith passed away in August at the age…

One of South Africa’s most iconic stage musicals “Ipi Ntombi” is celebrating it’s 50th anniversary. The multi-award winning show made it’s debut in 1974, breaking down racial barriers at the height of apartheid. It quickly went on to become a worldwide sensation. HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look …

Hot1027 listeners are making a meaningful difference in conservation efforts by protecting the future survival of South Africa’s rhino population. Our country is home to nearly half of the critically-endangered black rhino population in Africa and to the world's largest population of near-threatened white rhinos - both of which continue…

An organisation that provides crucial support to survivors of sexual assault and other forms of gender-based violence will be getting some help over the festive season, thanks to HOT1027 listeners.