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Hot Cares Weekly Wrap: Support for a brave teen, a recovering dad & a diabetic student

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A teenager facing kidney failure will have her mom beside her during a critical stage of treatment, a father recovering from a devastating brain injury will be able to hear more clearly again — and vulnerable children are getting the support they need to thrive.

It’s been another rewarding week making a meaningful difference through Hot Cares here on HOT1027 — to the tune of R141 000.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look...
18 Sep English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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