TWO sets of wheels for Simphiwe this Hot Cares Christmas 🎄

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A talented young athlete who was born without legs will be getting the support he needs thanks to HOT1027 listeners.

15 year old Simphiwe is a pupil at Murial Brand School in Brakpan where he excels at javelin, shotput , discus and basketball.

He has access to a wheelchair at school but has to do without at home.

And that’s where Hot Cares Christmas can help.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more …
7 Dec 2023 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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