https://hot1027.co.za/ Christmas Wish is officially open on Mansfield on the Morning! It’s been a tough year for everyone, for some people more than others, and we all know someone that is going through an especially difficult time. This is the time to spotlight those people because this initiative is aimed at improving the lives of the individual. Government en Thu, 22 Nov 2018 11:12:27 +0200 Fri, 21 Dec 2018 08:33:33 +0200 30 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss iono.fm 2.5.2.0 HOT 102.7FM no Daily feeds@iono.fm (Feed Manager) https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p555/logo_3994_20250910_203139_1400.jpeg https://hot1027.co.za/ Christmas Wish is officially open on Mansfield on the Morning! It’s been a tough year for everyone, for some people more than others, and we all know someone that is going through an especially difficult time. HOT 102.7FM episodic HOT 102.7FM digital@hot1027.co.za false ZA https://iono.fm/e/638661 https://iono.fm/e/638661 Government Fri, 21 Dec 2018 08:33:00 +0200 0 0 MITM - BLOG - CHRISTMAS WISH - GRC LIVE - 21 112 18 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 7:56 CHRISTMAS WISH 2018 https://iono.fm/e/638368 https://iono.fm/e/638368
Gavin recently had a stroke and, according to Jacqui, the past month has been really tough for all. Gavin has also been diagnosed with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.

In her mail, Jacqui told Hot 91.9FM Christmas Wish that they have a leaking roof. Despite trying on numerous occasions, Gavin just can’t seem to fix it. With his latest setback, he is now unable to move tiles and seal the gaps where water is getting through.

According to Jacqui, the roof trusses are rotting and the ceiling boards have started to sag – it’s in a desperate state. All of this is making Gavin unhappy and he gets very stressed out every time it rains.

Jacqui told us her husband is forever doing things for others and wanted to know if there was anything we could do for him this time around.

And, of course, there is.

Hot 91.9FM Christmas Wish, in conjunction with Hot Cares, will gladly put up the money to fix Gavin and Jacqui’s roof, ensuring they’re comfortable come rain, hail or shine. ]]> Government Thu, 20 Dec 2018 07:42:00 +0200 0 0 CHRISTMAS WISH - GAVIN RAUTENBACH - 20 12 18.mp3 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:26 CHRISTMAS WISH 2018 https://iono.fm/e/638098 https://iono.fm/e/638098 While he cannot read, Ryan learns a lot of what he shares from radio and television. Liz says, “Every time his phone beeps he has to bring it to me or his Dad to read the message to him. But it makes him feel important and he says it is essential we know what is going on around us.”
In 2003 Ryan was given the opportunity to ride with the Flying Squad. This has, to date, been the highlight of his life - so much so that he still proudly displays his certificate from the day on his bedroom walls!
In a perfect world Ryan would love to be a paramedic. Unfortunately, given his circumstances, that simply isn’t possible. However, Liz says it’s been his dream for years now to ride a shift with an emergency ambulance.
This was an easy call for Hot 91.9FM Christmas Wish and a truly heart-warming request to make a reality!
We contacted our friends at Destination Medicine Rescue who didn’t hesitate to offer Ryan the ride of his life alongside one of their world-class EMS Crews.
Thank you to Tim Gray and the Destination Medicine Crew for making this Christmas Wish come true! ]]> Government Wed, 19 Dec 2018 08:28:00 +0200 0 0 CHRISTMAS WISH - RYAN BOW - 19 12 18 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 7:04 CHRISTMAS WISH 2018 https://iono.fm/e/638092 https://iono.fm/e/638092 Robert Cloete’s car was making a terrible noise. When he took it to the garage it turned out that he would have to replace the entire engine. With the car out of service plan, and with Robert and Evelyn burdened by a considerable amount of financial commitments, they went online to find a less expensive mechanic to try help them. They found what looked like a reputable mechanic.
The Cloetes paid an upfront fee of R8500 for a replacement engine. When the car was collected they were promised that the vehicle would be repaired within 2- 4 working days. Two days later the mechanic asked for a further payment of R3720 to be paid into a personal bank card account. It was at this point Robert became suspicious.
The car was subsequently returned. However, the so-called mechanic keeps calling the Cloetes about money even though the vehicle still isn’t in proper working condition. Bianca says this has been the most stressful time in her parents’ lives; R14 660 out of pocket, Robert and Evelyn are desperate to get their only family vehicle up and running again.
Hot 91.9FM Christmas Wish spoke to Jose, the Cloete’s neighbour, who’s a mechanic. Based on his recommendation, we’ll cover the expenses involved in getting their car fixed and in running order again.
In addition, we will also give the Cloete family the R15 000 which they were scammed out of to see them through the Christmas period. ]]> Government Wed, 19 Dec 2018 07:28:00 +0200 0 0 CHRISTMAS WISH - EVELYN CLOETE - 19 12 18 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 9:36 CHRISTMAS WISH 2018 https://iono.fm/e/637757 https://iono.fm/e/637757
In his email, Philip writes: 'Gill is a single income earner who struggles financially. She takes care of her brother who is sickly and wheelchair bound. Gill has to help him around. Neither of them are on a medical aid and have to spend countless hours at government hospitals for assistance. A week ago Gill slipped in the driveway at work and fell on her face. She still has a blue eye.’

Philip also told us that the fall shattered Gill’s glasses. Since then she has been getting by with an older pair of spectacles. However, because they’re the incorrect prescription, they are causing her headaches and she is struggling to see.

Gill has obtained a quote for a new pair. Unfortunately, the cost of replacement is in the region of R5000 -  money she simply does not have.

Philip asked Hot 91.9FM Christmas Wish to step in and help Gill out with a new pair of glasses, which we gladly did.

Thanks to our friends at Mellins i - Style we were able to arrange a full assessment for Gill, ensuring that she is fitted with the correct pair of spectacles.

And, to really spread some Christmas love and cheer,  Hot Cares gave Gill a R10 000 gift card to spoil herself and her brother.

We wish them both a very merry Christmas and a crystal clear 2019! ]]> Government Tue, 18 Dec 2018 08:27:00 +0200 0 0 CHRISTMAS WISH - GILL RYAN - 18 12 18 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 5:54 CHRISTMAS WISH 2018 https://iono.fm/e/637753 https://iono.fm/e/637753
That all changed when Nikita’s 13-year-old half-brother, Ethan, ran the risk of being remanded into state care. Ethan’s father has long been out of the picture and, to make matters worse, their mother has also spent the better part of 2018 in rehab.

Nikita is now faced with the mammoth task of caring for her young brother, who at this point has nowhere to turn. This means that Nikita will have to move from Kempton Park where she stays to be closer to Ethan’s school in Randburg. She will also have to find a place to live and furnish this home from scratch. Then there are things like school fees, uniforms and stationery. Nikita’s car is also due for a major service next year too. Combine all these costs with her own academic expenses and the mountain to climb is seemingly a large one. Despite it all, Heidi tells us that Nikita has taken on this extraordinary responsibility with no complaints.

So, how can Hot 91.9FM Christmas Wish make a difference? With the kind and generous help of Silverstar Casino, Ethan and Nikita’s fees for 2019 are now covered. Silverstar went one step further though, and will also be furnishing their new home - from rugs to curtains, appliances and furniture along with a monthly grocery voucher to help with the monthly expenses!

And, to top it all off, an anonymous Hot91.9FM listener has graciously offered to purchase the school uniforms and stationery for Ethan, while Hot Cares will be taking care of Nikita’s car service.

We wish Ethan and Nikita all the best and a successful and fun-filled 2019 in their new home together. ]]> Government Tue, 18 Dec 2018 08:15:00 +0200 0 0 CHRISTMAS WISH - NIKITA REEVES - 18 12 18 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 8:27 CHRISTMAS WISH 2018 https://iono.fm/e/637597 https://iono.fm/e/637597
Unfortunately, as things were just beginning to take off, Siminyeni was robbed and her caravan vandalised twice. The result of this all was that she had to give up her life dream.

Whilst all this was happening, Siminyeni also had to deal with her oldest son, Dylan, and his epilepsy.

With the help of Sharon, Dylan was being seen to at a clinic. However, the medicine he received from the clinic did not agree with him and another, more expensive option, had to be found.

Sharon asked Hot 91.9FM Christmas Wish to assist with Dylan’s new medicine supply to ensure he remains seizure free - medicine that his mother simply cannot afford right now.

With the help of our great friends at Morningside Dispensary, Hot 91.9FM Christmas Wish arranged a year’s supply of Tegretol for Dylan so that he can continue going to school on a regular basis.

To further help ease the burden of monthly bills, Hot Cares gave Siminyeni a gift card to the value of R5 000.

We wish her and her family a blessed Christmas and all the best for 2019. ]]> Government Mon, 17 Dec 2018 11:57:00 +0200 0 0 CHRISTMAS WISH - SIMINYENI NDLOVU - 17 12 18 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 10:14 CHRISTMAS WISH 2018 https://iono.fm/e/637561 https://iono.fm/e/637561
Most cripplingly, however, was when Nadine and her girls lost their family home in a fire. With no steady source of income or help on the horizon, Nadine’s daughter Sinead, an aspiring young actress studying at City Varsity, decided to bring a case against her father to reclaim years of unpaid maintenance. The hope was that the maintenance back pay would cover the R18 000 in varsity fee arrears, which is preventing Sinead from graduating.

Our hearts broke when Nadine told us of the emotional strain and abuse Sinead endures from the courts. We also discovered that Sinead works so hard towards her dream whilst continuing to contribute to her family household’s expenses by au pairing and pet sitting.  Sinead’s younger sister will be doing her Matric next year, although that now seems to be in jeopardy given the current financial circumstance at the moment.

The Hot91.9FM Christmas Wish realises that education is one of the most powerful tools to sustainably change your circumstances.  That’s why we decided to pay Sinead’s school fees in full so she can graduate. We also didn’t want to see Sinead’s younger sister, Kelsey, slip into a similar position, which is why we decided to pay for her to complete her Matric in 2019. ]]> Government Mon, 17 Dec 2018 08:04:00 +0200 0 0 CHRISTMAS WISH - NADINE - 17 12 18 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 7:56 CHRISTMAS WISH 2018 https://iono.fm/e/636819 https://iono.fm/e/636819 Knowing it would mean the world to her, Kyra reached out to see if this request would be possible. To make her gran’s final wish come true.
We got in touch with our friend Nic Griffin from Thornybush and he was more than happy to help. He’s kindly given a 3-night stay at one of the stunning Thornybush Luxury Game Lodge Collection properties adjacent the Kruger National Park for Kyra, her brother, and their grandparents. The Hot91.9FM Christmas Wish will cover the travel costs, petrol, toll fees etc.
We trust this Wish will allow the Elliman family to make some lasting memories together, one last time. ]]> Government Fri, 14 Dec 2018 08:55:00 +0200 0 0 CHRISTMAS WISH - GILL ELLIMAN - 14 12 18 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 10:14 CHRISTMAS WISH 2018 https://iono.fm/e/636818 https://iono.fm/e/636818
Erica’s youngest son saved for a long time and finally managed to get himself a second-hand gaming computer a month ago. Unfortunately that got stolen along with his PS4 and TV.

Because of the many break-ins, numerous security measures have been put in place; electric fencing around the complex, a security gate on the front door as well as inside the apartment. Erica is doing all she can to try and find a safer place to stay next year.

We thought the ideal Christmas present would be to replace and upgrade what was lost. Our friends at Acer kindly sponsored an Acer Nitro for the ultimate gaming experience, BT Games came on board with a new PS4 and some games to go with them while the Hot91.9FM Christmas Wish purchased a R2000 Steam voucher for games and a replacement television. And, while the kids are playing with their new toys, we’ll be whisking Erica off for a much-needed pamper session.

We wish Erica and her family relaxing, safe and happy holidays!
#ChristmasWish ]]> Government Fri, 14 Dec 2018 08:53:00 +0200 0 0 CHRISTMAS WISH - ERICA BOTHA - 14 12 18 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 13:10 CHRISTMAS WISH 2018 https://iono.fm/e/636381 https://iono.fm/e/636381
Carolyn worked as a nurse before Kyle’s birth, but his condition requires round the clock care, and as such Carolyn stopped working to care for him. Wheelchair-bound, unable to talk, feed or bathe himself, getting Kyle in and out of the bath every day has taken huge strain on her back.
Justine asked for help with one of these things: either a contribution to Kyle school fees of R4000 per month at Pathways in Roodepoort (a centre for children with severe mental and physical disabilities) which, without an income Carolyn simply will not be able to afford; or a mobile bath hoist which would set Carolyn back over R30 000.

Hot91.9FM Christmas Wish thought the best thing to do, would be to take care of it all! An incredibly generous Hot91.9FM listener who would like to remain anonymous has paid Kyle’s 2019 school fees in full. Our friends at CE Mobility have so graciously donated the much-needed hoist to make it easier for Carolyn to move Kyle around. And the Dis-Chem Foundation has magnanimously come on-board with a year’s worth adult nappies for Kyle. And to top things off and make Christmas extra special, Hot91.9FM Christmas Wish purchased a R10 000 shopping voucher.

With these gifts to help, we hope that Carolyn and her family will enjoy Happy Holidays together. ]]> Government Thu, 13 Dec 2018 08:37:00 +0200 0 0 CHRISTMAS WISH - CAROLYN DAVIES - 13 12 18 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 11:25 CHRISTMAS WISH 2018 https://iono.fm/e/636374 https://iono.fm/e/636374
As the years have gone by Beth has had to have a knee replacement and a back operation that hasn’t yielded successful results. The girls say Beth battles to open her garage door as it is manual. Both girls would love to have purchased an automated garage door for Beth themselves but with their own unforeseen expenses to contend with, it just wasn’t possible for them, even though they worry so much for their ailing mother. They asked even if just the one door could be automated, it would make it easier for her mom to get in and out the house safely.

Hot91.9FM Christmas Wish thought we’d do it all by automating both garage doors. We hope Beth will enjoy double garage doors and keep safe this Festive Season.

Hot Cares – Making a Meaningful Difference in the Lives of Those Around Us. ]]> Government Thu, 13 Dec 2018 08:35:00 +0200 0 0 CHRISTMAS WISH - BETH VENTER - 13 12 18 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 5:44 CHRISTMAS WISH 2018 https://iono.fm/e/635995 https://iono.fm/e/635995 A dedicated husband and father of two, has always been tenacious, hard-working and willing to help of others.
About 15 weeks ago, Michael stopped for an elderly lady whose car had broken down on the highway late at night. While getting tools out from his boot, an errant driver crashed into the lady’s car at high speed crushing Michael between the two vehicles. He broke both legs above the knee and sustained a serious head injury from hitting his head on the boot of the car due to the impact. He spent 26 days in ICU.
Positive person that he is, Michael is making phenomenal strides in his recovery. He’s lost significant muscle mass and cannot yet walk, making it impossible to work. As a sole breadwinner for his beautiful young family, this has put incredible pressure on the Strydom family finances. Michael’s employer covered the first 2 months of his salary but will no longer do so.
The Hot91.9FM Christmas Wish would like to keep this young family afloat by covering the rent, groceries and household expenses for the next three months so Michael can focus on his rehabilitation.
We wish Michael a speedy recovery and Happy Holidays to his beautiful family. ]]> Government Wed, 12 Dec 2018 08:10:00 +0200 0 0 CHRISTMAS WISH - MICHAEL STRYDOM 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 8:17 CHRISTMAS WISH 2018 https://iono.fm/e/635986 https://iono.fm/e/635986 On the 27 October 2018 a fire struck Tasnim’s home. Mercifully nobody was hurt and only parts of the house were affected. However, the worst affected by the blaze was her youngest three daughters’ bedroom.
As if that were not bad enough, the fire happened during exam time burning all the girls’ school books, uniforms, clothes, shoes and many treasured, invaluable personal items. All they had remaining were the clothes they were wearing on the day.
Rubena’s Christmas Wish for her cousin was for some assistance to replace the beds, which have left the children with nowhere to sleep as well as a voucher to buy the little ones much – needed clothing.
Hot 91.9FM Christmas Wish contacted the good people at Dial-A-Bed who generously gifted a tri-bunk bed for the kids’ bedroom.
But what about the clothing? Well, thanks to Jawitz Properties that’s no longer an issue either. They kindly donated R20 000 worth of school uniform, clothing, school equipment as well as some of the children’s most favourite things that they had lost in the fire. And, to round it all off, Hot91.9FM Christmas Wish will purchase replacement linen, bedding and curtains to make their room feel like a home again!
Thanks to Hot 91.9FM Christmas Wish and the kindness of our partners, we’re able to make this holiday season a truly merry one for Tasnim’s girls. ]]> Government Wed, 12 Dec 2018 07:10:00 +0200 0 0 CHRISTMAS WISH - TASNIM CHOPDAT 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 8:14 CHRISTMAS WISH 2018 https://iono.fm/e/635597 https://iono.fm/e/635597
As a result of this traumatic event, Aiden has had to have reconstructive plastic surgery done to close his wounds left by the dog bite.

Hot 91.9FM Christmas Wish received a plea from Aiden’s mom, Desire, to help her son out after what has, understandably, been a terribly tough year for the little man.

According to his mom, Aiden just lives for cricket and is a massive Proteas fan. His favourite player in the Proteas side is opening batsman, Aiden Markram, whom Aiden believes he was named after!

Desire wrote to us asking if there was any way we could arrange a meeting between the two Aidens.

Hot 91.9FM Christmas Wish decided to go one better and fly Aiden, his mom and his sister to Cape Town to go and watch his hero in action for his local Mzansi Super League franchise, Paarl Rocks.

Christmas Wish also arranged a special meet - and - greet for Aiden with his namesake and the entire Paarl Rocks team after the game, a signed shirt and whole host of other memorabilia to ensure this was a day he would never ever forget and treasure forever!

#ChristmasWish2018 #Hot919FM ]]> Government Tue, 11 Dec 2018 10:49:00 +0200 0 0 CHRISTMAS WISH - AIDEN - 11 12 18 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 10:36 CHRISTMAS WISH 2018 https://iono.fm/e/635596 https://iono.fm/e/635596
In 2003 Rachel underwent an operation that left her semi-paralysed. According to Makaila, Rachel struggles to sleep and suffers from severe back pain because of the operation and an old, inferior bed.

Maikaila’s wish for her mom was a brand new, comfortable bed to make nights a little bit easier. Rachel also recently turned 51 and part of Makaila’s wish was a birthday party and cake for her mom.

With the assistance of Mattress Factory, Hot 91.9FM Christmas Wish arranged a brand new, state - of - the - art mattress and base set to alleviate some of the discomfort associated with Rachel’s prolonged bed rest.

Thanks to Hot Cares, Rachel was also given brand new linen and bedding, Dischem and Pick n Pay vouchers, a birthday cake and balloons so that she could have the party she had missed out on.

Makaila also informed Christmas Wish that her mom and granny live together in the same flat and she continuously worries about their safety given that it has no security gate. Hot Cares came to the party here as well, arranging and paying for a security door to be installed so that Rachel, her mom and Makaila can all sleep a little bit easier at night. ]]> Government Tue, 11 Dec 2018 08:10:00 +0200 0 0 CHRISTMAS WISH - RACHEL DEBI - 11 12 18 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 11:36 CHRISTMAS WISH 2018 https://iono.fm/e/635169 https://iono.fm/e/635169 Jabulile’s sister, Thembelihle is a young mom of three beautiful children. The family’s newest addition is 7-month-old Karabo. Just like any of us, this working mom’s main objective is to keep her head above water. It’s been a tough year financially, between her job as a call centre agent, caring for her kids, her marriage and supporting her mother and other family back home in KZN. Jabulile’s concern for her sister is the fact that they’ve not been able to afford a car seat for little Karabo. Jabulile tells us that when they travel, her 11-year-old niece would have to hold Karabo. With the high incidence of road accidents, Jabulile’s concern for her nephew’s safety is well-founded.
Hot91.9FM and Christmas Wish decided to not only intervene with a much-needed car seat for little baby Karabo, but to also alleviate some financial pressure, we purchased a pram, camp cot, food and nappies for two months! ]]> Government Mon, 10 Dec 2018 08:10:00 +0200 0 0 CHRISTMAS WISH - THEMBELIHLE GWANGWA - 10 12 18.mp3 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 8:00 CHRISTMAS WISH 2018 https://iono.fm/e/635167 https://iono.fm/e/635167 Derrick Murphy contacted us about his employee Rebecca Khumalo and her son, Mthokozisi. Rebecca had asked Derrick for an advance on her December and January wages in the hope she’d be able to witness her son celebrating a major milestone in his life; being the first in his family to complete a tertiary qualification. It’s been a long hard road, but with financial aid from NSFAS, Mthokozisi completed his studies in Electrical Engineering at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology. While Derrick was happy to help Rebecca we thought, in the current economic climate, starting the new year off repaying loans is an incredibly precarious place to be.
With the generous assistance of Flight Centre who covered the return flights, accommodation and transport to and from the graduation, we were able to surprise Rebecca with the wonderful news that she would be able to see her son graduate after all. Not only that, the chance to spend time with her son on her first ever visit to the Mother City. Hot 91.9FM came on-board with some spending money for a trip up Table Mountain by cable car, as well as a tour of the V & A Waterfront and Robben Island. ]]> Government Mon, 10 Dec 2018 07:10:00 +0200 0 0 CHRISTMAS WISH - REBECCA KHUMALO - 10 12 18.mp3 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 14:02 CHRISTMAS WISH 2018