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HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS

From the top of K2 to the dusty trails left behind by Heritage series Land Rovers across Africa, the Hot1027 news team is hard at work unearthing the gems among us who are colouring outside the lines and beating the odds. We have a knack for finding the everyday heroes who are making a difference and cutting through red tape... These outstanding stories rarely get the attention they deserve because they're not considered "Breaking News". That's why we're "Not Breaking News".
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Childhood Matters: Episode 10: Raising children in a digital world

It’s Child Protection Week here in South Africa and in today’s world, there are multiple threats that face our children, and these aren’t just physical. From "AI-deep-fakes", to online predators, children are at risk in ways many parents can’t even see. HOT 1027's Natasha Thorp looks at what it takes…
2 Jun 2 min

Childhood Matters: Episode 9: A last resort for desperate mothers

An organisation that rescues abandoned babies here in Joburg is getting a much-needed boost this Child Protection week – thanks to Hot 1027 listeners. 25 years ago, “Door of Hope” installed the world’s first modern day “Baby Saver” at the Berea Baptist Church. Since then, almost 2,000 babies have been…
2 Jun 2 min

Childhood Matters: Episode 7: When "gaming" is no longer about the game

As part of our focus this Child Protection Week, an innocent past-time for children can hide dangers you might not even know about. Bullying, stalking and intimidation in online gaming are becoming more frequent, putting the most vulnerable in harm’s way. So, we're asking , what happens when it stops…
30 May 2 min

Childhood Matters: Episode 3: Support for the Teddybear Foundation

A lifeline for traumatised children is getting a much-needed boost—thanks to the generosity of HOT1027 listeners. This Child Protection Week, we’re spotlighting organisations doing the hard work on the ground—starting with The Teddy Bear Foundation in Parktown. HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more …
29 May 3 min

HOT1027 mourns the death of Darren Scott

Hot1027's Darren Scott has died at the age of 61. He lost his battle with cancer early this morning and passed away peacefully in hospital. Hot1027's Tara Penny has more…
27 May 3 min

Uncle Jim is celebrating his 105th birthday 😎

One of Joburg’s oldest residents is celebrating his 105th birthday this morning. Ernest James Martin — or “ Uncle Jim” - as everyone affectionately calls him – is marking the extraordinary milestone today surrounded by loved ones. HOT1027’s Tara Penny visited him at his retirement home…
26 May 2 min

"What’s Wrong With June?" at the Kingsmead Book Fair

In the age of social media , it’s easy to compare your life to everyone else’s highlight reel—and wonder if you’re falling behind. That’s the feeling South African author...Qarnita Loxton captures in her new novel - "What’s Wrong With June?" - which will be featured at the Kingsmead Book Fair…
23 May 2 min

"The Lucky Ones" at the Kingsmead Book Fair

"The Lucky Ones" - a new short story collection by South African writer Alistair Mackay is full of stories that make you feel seen, and maybe even a little more hopeful. It's one of the books being featured at this year's Kingsmead Book Fair. HOT 1027's Natasha Thorp has more…
23 May 2 min

"Great Johannesburg" at the Kingsmead Book Fair

With all the problems in Johannesburg, you could almost write a book. And that is exactly what Nickolaus Bauer did. The journalist, and now author of ''Great Johannesburg'' is being featured at the Kingsmead Book Fair - in partnership with Hot 1027. HOT 1027's Gareth Edwards has more…
22 May 2 min

“Matriarchs, Meze and the Evil Eye” at the Kingsmead Book Fair

Author Costa Ayotis says growing up in a home with not one but THREE matriarchs was the perfect recipe for his latest book. His humorous coming of age memoir called “Matriarchs, Meze and the Evil Eye” is just one of the books on offer at this weekend’s Kingsmead Book Fair…
22 May 1 min

"Future Trends" at the Kingsmead Book Fair

Whether it's business, personal or pleasure, we would all love to know what the next few years are going to look like. For more than 2 decades Dion Chang has been exploring the trends that shape our world - helping us understand how to take advantage of them. He's co-authored…
21 May 2 min

"The Paris Muse" at the Kingsmead Book Fair

She’s often remembered as Picasso’s “weeping woman", the muse behind many of Picasso’s famous works of art, but Dora Maar was more than that. We caught up with Louisa Treger, author of the historical novel, "The Paris Muse", which will be featured at this weekend's Kingsmead Book Fair. She says…
20 May 2 min
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