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Hot Cares Weekly Wrap: Food for those in need, life-changing equipment & a soft place to land

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A matric boy who once had no home is now getting the support he needs to rebuild his future , a five-year-old with a rare condition will soon have the freedom to move with life-changing medical equipment and hundreds of families facing hunger are getting vital food support — all thanks to HOT1027 listeners.

It's been another rewarding week - making a meaningful difference with Hot Cares here on HOT1027 - to the tune of R395 000.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look...
17 Apr English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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