Childhood Matters: Episode 28 : The Power of the wild card

If you've driven into a pothole, had your water cut off or spent another evening without electricity, you know Johannesburg has problems. But have you ever wondered what it would actually cost to fix them? The answer makes for sobering reading ahead of next week's municipal elections. HOT1027's Jeremy Maggs…

Thousands of litres of chicken manure are helping community gardens feed hungry families, an animal welfare organisation caring for more than 2,000 dogs and cats is getting a helping hand, and young people are discovering the joy of making music — all thanks to the generosity of HOT1027 listeners. And…

Johannesburg managed to put on a much cleaner face for the world's leaders during the G20 summit — so why can't it do the same for the people who live here? That's the question civic activists are asking ahead of the local government elections on the 4th of November. HOT1027's…

Johannesburg's water and electricity crises aren't just about broken infrastructure — they're also about the people appointed to run the city's most important services. With just days to go until Joburgers vote, The Centre for Development and Enterprise is raising serious concerns about the technical expertise on the boards of…

What if Joburg voters stopped waiting for politicians’ promises and told them exactly what they expect? Ahead of next week's local elections, some communities are drawing up their own manifestos and demanding commitments from candidates before deciding who deserves their votes. Democracy activists say it could change the relationship between…