https://hot1027.co.za/ 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". Entertainment News en Tue, 26 Jul 2022 14:46:28 +0200 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:46:59 +0200 30 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss iono.fm 2.5.2.0 HOT 102.7FM no Weekly feeds@iono.fm (Feed Manager) https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p555/logo_7442_20250909_211327_1400.jpeg https://hot1027.co.za/ 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. HOT 102.7FM episodic HOT 102.7FM digital@hot1027.co.za false ZA https://iono.fm/e/1665057 https://iono.fm/e/1665057
Established in 1895, this quiet area, looked down on the gold diggings from the brow of a hill. Hence the name "Hillbrow".

HOT1027’s Al Prodgers takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 The Rise and Fall of Hillbrow in 130 Years 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:38 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1664843 https://iono.fm/e/1664843
NASA’s Artemis II mission has just marked a major step forward — sending humans farther than they’ve travelled in decades.

HOT1027’s Mathapelo Moloi has been following developments closely... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200 0 0 Artemis II Signals New Era in Space Travel 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:10 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1664812 https://iono.fm/e/1664812
It's been another rewarding week making a meaningful difference with Hot Cares here on HOT1027 to the tune of R195 000.

HOT1027's Tara Penny has more... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Wrap: Recovery time, nutrition & a reason to smile 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:15 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1664295 https://iono.fm/e/1664295
Advocates want prescribed minimum benefits expanded — to include physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy as standard care.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny reports… ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 Beyond Tremors: The Hidden Reality of Parkinson’s 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:11 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1662699 https://iono.fm/e/1662699
They’ve gone from complete beginners to competing in a national water polo tournament — in a division that, until now, didn’t even exist for women.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more… ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:07:00 +0200 0 0 From sidelines to history: Joburg moms take on water polo 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:15 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1662673 https://iono.fm/e/1662673
The Western Cape team has just clinched its sixth straight national win and is now preparing to take on more than 300 teams from around the globe in Texas.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look… ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200 0 0 The SA robotics team headed to Texas for the world champs 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:20 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1662552 https://iono.fm/e/1662552
He was a Motown legend whose music moved between protest, passion and pain — and his life was as complex as the songs he left behind.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look… ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 A Star is Born: Episode 14: Marvin Gaye: "A session musician hustling my way 'round Motown" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:51 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1661259 https://iono.fm/e/1661259
After years of quietly battling a rare neurological condition that forced her off stage, she made a breathtaking return at the Paris Olympics — and now, a full comeback may be within reach.

HOT1027’s Natasha Thorp takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 A Star is Born: Episode 13: Celine Dion: "Maybe I won't sing again..." 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:37 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1660753 https://iono.fm/e/1660753
It's been another rewarding week here at HOT1027 making a meaningful difference to the tune of R242 000.

HOT1027's Tara Penny has more... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Wrap: Breathing room, dignity and the safety for animals 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:39 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1660662 https://iono.fm/e/1660662
Bursting onto the scene at just 20 years old….. she quickly became one of the biggest stars in the world.

HOT1027’s Natasha Thorp has more... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 A Star is Born: Episode 12: Mariah Carey: "It's what saved me..." 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:32 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1660258 https://iono.fm/e/1660258
From a little girl in Detroit’s Brewster housing projects to Motown royalty, movie stardom and a solo career packed with global hits, Ross didn’t just perform the soundtrack of an era — she helped create it.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more... ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:15:00 +0200 0 0 A Star is Born: Episode 11: Diana Ross: "My first performance was in Church" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:18 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1660036 https://iono.fm/e/1660036
No one plants them. No one tends them. They simply appear, year after year.

But these delicate flowers aren’t indigenous — and not many people know their roots her in South Africa trace back to war.

HOT1027’s Al Prodgers takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0200 0 0 The lesser-known history behind the arrival of cosmos flowers 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:21 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1659870 https://iono.fm/e/1659870
From “Rocket Man” to “Your Song”, Elton John has given generations the soundtrack to love, heartbreak, reinvention and survival.

But behind the glitter, the fame and the piano hooks was a man searching for something much more human.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 A Star is Born: Episode 10: Elton John : "I'm the luckiest man in the world" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:28 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1658678 https://iono.fm/e/1658678
From the streets of Pittsburgh to global superstardom, George Benson changed the sound of jazz, soul and R&B forever.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look… ]]> Entertainment News Sun, 22 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 A Star is Born: Episode 9: George Benson: "I had my first payday at 7" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:32 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1656818 https://iono.fm/e/1656818
From "Fame" to "Flashdance"...her music helped define the sound of an era — winning her an Oscar and a Grammy.

She died in 2022 at the age of 63 — after a career that never quite reached the heights many believed it should've.

HOT1027’s Natasha Thorp takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0200 0 0 A Star is Born: Episode 8: Irene Cara : The voice that was everywhere 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:07 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1656266 https://iono.fm/e/1656266
But would you associate it with Ireland’s national holiday, St Patrick’s Day?

HOT1027’s Al Prodgers explains the surprising link... ]]> Entertainment News Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 St Patrick's Day: The Irish Roots of South Africa’s Shebeens ☘ 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:37 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1655361 https://iono.fm/e/1655361
It's been another rewarding week here at HOT1027making a meaningful difference with Hot Cares to the tune of R226 000.

HOT 1027's Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Wrap: Dialysis, a Wheelchair & Vet care 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:40 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1655254 https://iono.fm/e/1655254
Doctors warn that poor sleep doesn’t just leave you tired the next day — it can weaken your immune system, affect productivity, and increase the risk of serious diseases later in life.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look … ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 World Sleep Day: Are You Getting Enough Rest? 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:00 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1654824 https://iono.fm/e/1654824
The ongoing foot-and-mouth disease crisis continues to devastate parts of our country's livestock industry, with many farmers unable to sell cattle and facing mounting financial losses.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 Riding the Coast to Support Struggling Farmers 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:59 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1656776 https://iono.fm/e/1656776
The singer , songwriter and guitarist passed away just a few days before Christmas last year, leaving behind a legacy of soundtracks that still land as well today as they did when he wrote them.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look… ]]> Entertainment News Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 A Star is Born: Episode 7: Chris Rea :"I'm not a very good popstar" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:47 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1648454 https://iono.fm/e/1648454
A Pretoria-based surgeon is being recognised around the world for pioneering a world-first procedure that can cure certain types of deafness.

HOT 1027’s Al Prodgers reports... ]]> Entertainment News Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0200 0 0 Breakthrough Surgery Offers New Hope for Deafness 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:38 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1652240 https://iono.fm/e/1652240
From early criticism to global stadium tours — his band has become one of the biggest in the world.

HOT1027’s Natasha Thorp takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0200 0 0 A Star is Born: Episode 6: Chris Martin: "You're a sky full of stars" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:34 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1650968 https://iono.fm/e/1650968
His career spanned six decades and spanned a variety of musical genres.

HOT1027's Simon Marks has more... ]]> Entertainment News Sat, 28 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 RIP Neil Sedaka 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:08 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1648453 https://iono.fm/e/1648453
But It's also home to a memorial for 616 brave South Africans who have no grave except for the cold sea — they are the men of the SS Mendi who died on this day back in 1917.

HOT1027’s Al Prodgers has the story.... ]]> Entertainment News Sat, 21 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0200 0 0 The 1917 SS Mendi tragedy remembered 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:41 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1648348 https://iono.fm/e/1648348
It's been another rewarding week making a meaningful difference with Hot Cares here on HOT1027 to the tune of R391 000.

HOT1027's Tara Penny has more... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Wrap: Support for a grieving mom, money for school & help for animals 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:58 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1648213 https://iono.fm/e/1648213
About 50km north-west of Johannesburg, on the R400, stands the giant dish of the Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory.

HOT1027’s Al Prodgers takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0200 0 0 NASA’s forgotten South African outpost that helped put humans on the moon 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:36 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1647807 https://iono.fm/e/1647807
On this day, 130 years ago, a train loaded with dynamite destined for the mines, blew up in Braamfontein.

The blast rattled windows in Pretoria and was heard 200km away in Klerksdorp.

HOT1027’s Al Prodgers reports… ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 The Braamfontein blast that levelled an entire district 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:46 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1647078 https://iono.fm/e/1647078
Experts say disturbing, violent and even sexualised content is slipping past filters often disguised as popular children’s cartoons - and it’s happening fast.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look… ]]> Entertainment News Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0200 0 0 The hidden dangers lurking on YouTube Kids 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:26 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1646478 https://iono.fm/e/1646478
It was a brutal test of endurance yesterday - at the Pirates 21k -powered by Medshield - where an impressive new record was set.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny reports... ]]> Entertainment News Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:11:00 +0200 0 0 Thousands cross the finish line at the historic Pirates 21k 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:58 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1645967 https://iono.fm/e/1645967
From Birmingham to the world, his band UB40 helped turn reggae into pop history with Ali’s voice right at the centre of it.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Sun, 15 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 A Star is Born: Episode 5: Ali Campbell: "Reggae is my home" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:30 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1645744 https://iono.fm/e/1645744
It's been another rewarding week here at HOT1027 making a meaningful difference to the tune of R180 000.

HOT1027's Tara Penny has more... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Wrap: School shoes, kitting out a creche & the gift of hearing 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:39 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1645654 https://iono.fm/e/1645654
We sat down with a Johannesburg couple preparing to mark an incredible milestone - their 70th wedding anniversary.

HOT1027's Mathapelo Moloi has the story... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:58:00 +0200 0 0 "Grandy & Min": 70 Years of Old Skool Love 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:08 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1645623 https://iono.fm/e/1645623
On World Radio Day, HOT1027 has officially joined South Africa’s "Digital Radio Mondiale" — or DRM FM trial - becoming one of the pioneers testing what could be the future of broadcasting.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 HOT1027 is pioneering radio's next big leap 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:01 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1645631 https://iono.fm/e/1645631
Williams now holds the record for the most number-one albums by a solo artist in UK chart history.

But behind the bravado of a showman is a story of insecurity, addiction, and perspective.

HOT1027’s Natasha Thorp takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 A Star is Born: Episode 4: Robbie Williams : "I should have been running towards responsibility" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:54 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1645160 https://iono.fm/e/1645160
This weekend’s Pirates 21K – powered by Medshield will send thousands of runners up Northcliff Hill.

But for one man, ONCE just isn’t enough.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more… ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 The Pirates 2k: "I'll be running it TWICE on Sunday" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:59 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1644740 https://iono.fm/e/1644740
The Pirates 21K – powered by Medshield is back, bigger than ever, promising brutal hills, unbeatable views and a one-of-a-kind party at the top.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look… ]]> Entertainment News Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:56:00 +0200 0 0 Thousands are getting ready to take on the Pirates 21k 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:58 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1644328 https://iono.fm/e/1644328
Here in our country the stats show that about 43% of children have been exposed to violent or inappropriate content online and nearly a quarter of teens report being targeted by cyberbullies.

It's a stark reminder that smart tech and safe choices matter now more than ever.

HOT1027's Gareth Edwards takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 World Internet Safety Day: "Parental control is vital" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:14 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1643808 https://iono.fm/e/1643808
"The 8th Bag" was created by young performers from Wits - who’ve turned a class assignment into a deeply personal production - that will be on stage at the Joburg Theatre for 4 shows this week.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny caught up with the students... ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 From Lecture Hall to Stage: Wits Students Take On Masculinity 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:59 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1643416 https://iono.fm/e/1643416 The reggae legend's music, carried messages of peace, resistance and change around the world.
But behind Marley's unmistakable voice and global success was a far more complex man.

HOT1027’s Natasha Thorp takes a look ... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0200 0 0 A Star is Born: Episode 3: Bob Marley: "My life is for people" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:18 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1643330 https://iono.fm/e/1643330
It's been another rewarding week - making a meaningful difference with Hot Cares here on HOT1027 - to the tune of R384 000.

HOT1027's Tara Penny has more... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Wrap: Bursaries, Support & Gear for our anti-poaching canines 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 3:02 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1643192 https://iono.fm/e/1643192
And today, Rick Astley turns 60 after conquering the charts, surviving the pop machine, and finding a second life - decades after the song that took over the airwaves.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 06 Feb 2026 07:01:00 +0200 0 0 A Star is Born: Episode 2: Rick Astley: "The songs are bigger than you" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:50 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1641042 https://iono.fm/e/1641042
It’s been another rewarding week with Hot Cares here on HOT1027 making a meaningful difference to the tune of R194 000.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look … ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Wrap: Wheelchair support, halfway house hope & meals for the hungry 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:49 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1640863 https://iono.fm/e/1640863
But 60 years ago, it was Miriam Makeba who became the first South African to win a Grammy — at a time when her own country wasn’t even allowed to hear her music.

HOT1027’s Al Prodgers has the story... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 From Banned at Home to Grammy Glory: How Miriam Makeba Made History 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:55 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1640832 https://iono.fm/e/1640832
From "In The Air Tonight" to "Against All Odds" and "Another Day In Paradise", he sound-tracked an era — in an incredible career that all started with two sticks and the courage to take a leap.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 A Star is Born: Episode 1: Phil Collins: "I'm a drummer who does a bit of singing" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:41 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1638146 https://iono.fm/e/1638146
Its name comes from a hill in KwaZulu-Natal where the Battle of Spion Kop was fought on this day back in 1900, during the Anglo-Boer War.

What makes that battlefield remarkable is not just the bloodshed — but who was there.

HOT1027’s Al Prodgers reports... ]]> Entertainment News Sat, 24 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0200 0 0 The fascinating Anglo-Boer history behind "The Kop" at Anfield 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:44 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1638202 https://iono.fm/e/1638202
It's been rewarding week making a meaningful difference with Hot Cares here on HOT1027 - to the tune of R505 000.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:18:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Wrap: Restoring Claudette's hearing, splints for MJ & school fees for 10 families 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:43 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1637068 https://iono.fm/e/1637068
MJ contracted pneumococcal meningitis at the end of 2023 and spent three months in hospital, before being discharged with secondary complications.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny reports... ]]> Entertainment News Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0200 0 0 MJ is getting a mobility boost thanks to HOT1027 listeners 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:49 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1635714 https://iono.fm/e/1635714
South African critical care paramedic Jake Brinkley - is sailing alongside his father, as they turn a lifelong dream into a mission for autism awareness.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has the story… ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 A Dream 50 Years in the making — Now sailing for autism awareness 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:04 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1631533 https://iono.fm/e/1631533
But this quintessentially English writer was, in fact, born in the Free State.

HOT1027’s Al Prodgers reports… ]]> Entertainment News Sat, 03 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0200 0 0 Tolkien fans will be toasting "The Professor" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:33 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1631380 https://iono.fm/e/1631380
But if you need a break from the stress in the New Year, you can duck into the Yeoville Public Library at 51 Raleigh Street.

It’s a haven of quiet and books.

Plus there’s a fascinating connection to Johannesburg's heritage.

The building was originally a tram-shed and you can still spot the tell-tale signs of its earlier life.

HOT1027’S Al Prodgers has the story... ]]> Entertainment News Wed, 31 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 The Tram-Shed That Became a Sanctuary 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:39 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1630829 https://iono.fm/e/1630829
HOT1027’s Al Prodgers takes a look ... ]]> Entertainment News Wed, 24 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0200 0 0 The wartime Christmas cake that fell from the sky 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:32 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1630694 https://iono.fm/e/1630694
Fourteen-year-old Olivia Busfy from Steyn City was inspired after hearing about "Marang House" here on HOT1027 — when Hot Cares and our friends at Jet Ubunye delivered a van-load of new clothes and educational toys to children undergoing long-term medical treatment.

Marang House, in Roosevelt Park, is a specialised home that cares for children living with chronic and life-threatening illnesses — including kidney failure, diabetes and heart conditions.

Many come from rural provinces like Limpopo, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal, and would otherwise spend months — even years — in hospital wards.

Instead, they’re given a safe, family-style home with round-the-clock care, regular hospital visits, schooling support...and the chance to just be kids.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has the story... ]]> Entertainment News Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0200 0 0 A Christmas celebration waiting on the other side of hospital 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:47 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1628845 https://iono.fm/e/1628845
But tucked away nearby lies something far older, far quieter, and now at risk of being lost forever — it's a site that may date back a thousand years : "The Redan Rock Engravings".

HOT1027’s Al Prodgers has more... ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0200 0 0 The ancient magic of the Redan Rock Engravings 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:57 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1623365 https://iono.fm/e/1623365
It’s been another rewarding week making a meaningful difference with Hot Cares here on HOT1027 — to the tune of R176 200.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny reports… ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 28 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Round up: Safety , dignity & the gift of sight 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:17 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1623215 https://iono.fm/e/1623215
The Afrikaans adaptation of "The Office" is nearly here, and it’s proudly, hilariously local.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 28 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0200 0 0 "Die Kantoor" is hitting SA screens in January 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:58 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1622859 https://iono.fm/e/1622859 The Johannesburg-based Group includes Alpha, Body Action Gym, and The 11th Floor restaurant - and it’s been recognised for creating a culture intentionally designed to bring out the best in people.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more… ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0200 0 0 Alpha crowned SA’s Best Place to Work 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:22 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1622788 https://iono.fm/e/1622788
Moxii Africa - the team behind the Web Rangers programme, says violence in schools is spilling onto social media, and families must step up as part of the solution.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more… Link to webinar registration]]> Entertainment News Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0200 0 0 Bullying in school & online : Help is freely available for parents 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:03 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1621403 https://iono.fm/e/1621403
For more than 30 years, the Baby Therapy Centre in Pretoria has helped children with severe developmental challenges take their first steps, speak their first words, and experience moments of independence that many families feared might never come.

But without a safe wheelchair ramp, staff have been forced to manoeuvre children across broken, uneven ground — creating dangerous conditions for those who already struggle to move.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more from Pretoria… ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0200 0 0 HOT1027 listeners turn broken ground into safe passage for disabled children 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:52 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1621165 https://iono.fm/e/1621165
Their "Talk on Corners" tour packed out the SunBet Arena in another Big Concerts - event proudly powered by HOT1027.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny was there… ]]> Entertainment News Sun, 23 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0200 0 0 The Corrs ignite Pretoria in a full-blown celtic spectacle 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:26 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1621108 https://iono.fm/e/1621108
Over the course of 8 weeks, the academy gave students a front-row seat to the exciting world of radio — from presenting and news to music programming, production and studio tech.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more… ]]> Entertainment News Sat, 22 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hats off to the HOT1027 Radio Academy's class of '25! 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:03 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1620943 https://iono.fm/e/1620943
But the well-known park hides a rather unusual past beneath all that lush grass.

HOT1027’s Al Prodgers went digging for the story… ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0200 0 0 Delta Park: The fascinating history behind all that lush green grass 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:45 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1620893 https://iono.fm/e/1620893 It's been another rewarding week making a meaningful difference with Hot Cares here on HOT1027 to the tune of R211 000.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Wrap: Support for parents, warmth for dogs & power for the elderly 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:43 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1619902 https://iono.fm/e/1619902
But there was a time when the level of water in the Vaal Dam was bizarrely linked in the public’s mind to the length of a woman’s skirt.

HOT1027’S Al Prodgers has the story... ]]> Entertainment News Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0200 0 0 The Vaal Dam: "When hemlines were once blamed for low levels" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:29 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1619032 https://iono.fm/e/1619032
But did you know the country’s most iconic sweet was born right here in Johannesburg — in a little factory in Troyeville?

HOT1027’s Al Prodgers went looking for the story behind that famous yellow wrapper… ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0200 0 0 Chappies: The remarkable story behind South Africa's iconic treat 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:11 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1618386 https://iono.fm/e/1618386
It’s been another rewarding week for Hot Cares here on HOT1027— with R167 000 going straight back into the community.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more… ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Roundup: Securing a creche, supporting an organ donor & help for our feline friends 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:33 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1618244 https://iono.fm/e/1618244
At just 21 years old, commercial pilot and instructor Shannon Russell has smashed a world altitude record for women in her class of aircraft, taking a Sling TSi to 32 059ft — that’s higher than many passenger jets fly.

But behind her record-breaking achievement is a deeply personal story of a daughter honouring her late father’s legacy.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 Record-Breaking Altitude in a Proudly South African Sling TSi 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:09 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1617356 https://iono.fm/e/1617356
Darren Britz recently had his work showcased by the Discovery Channel as part of it’s 40th anniversary celebrations.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more… ]]> Entertainment News Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 “Lion Love” and the call from Discovery that changed everything 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:19 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1616877 https://iono.fm/e/1616877
Here in South Africa, we remember many of our own — including one soldier whose act of courage in 1941 was so extraordinary - that even the ENEMY recommended him for a medal.

HOT1027’s Al Prodgers has the story… ]]> Entertainment News Tue, 11 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 The South African hero put forward for a medal - by the enemy 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:36 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1616019 https://iono.fm/e/1616019
It’s the final resting place of one of Sandton’s very first Voortrekker families — the Esterhuyzens — whose graves now sit quietly among the skyscrapers.

HOT1027’s Al Prodgers went looking for the story behind South Africa’s richest square mile... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0200 0 0 The hidden history beneath Sandton's skyscrapers 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:49 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1615966 https://iono.fm/e/1615966
It's been another rewarding week making a meaningful difference here on HOT1027 with Hot Cares - to the tune of R284 000.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Roundup: Lifelines for teachers , dignity packs for pensioners and food for furry friends, 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:50 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1614158 https://iono.fm/e/1614158
After our recent story on the city’s origins, one HOT1027 listener sent us a theory that might just rewrite a bit of Joburg history — and it involves the Portuguese.

HOT1027’s Al Prodgers has been digging into the mystery... ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0200 0 0 Was Joburg named after the line of Portuguese Kings? 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:32 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1613418 https://iono.fm/e/1613418
In an incredible collective act of generosity, our listeners came out to bat for Hot Cares during our annual Teddython in Broadacres yesterday – surpassing what we considered to be an ambitious target of R20 million rand.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny was there … ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 31 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 The HOT1027 community pulls in R31.5m for those in need at Teddython 2025 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:41 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1611129 https://iono.fm/e/1611129
It's been another rewarding week making a meaningful difference with Hot Cares here on HOT1027 to the tune of R178 000.

HOT1027's Natasha Thorp takes a look ... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Roundup: Support for a care home, a community matriarch & a hearing-impaired boy 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:55 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1611030 https://iono.fm/e/1611030
For years now, criminals have been taking advantage of weak by-law enforcement, dumping and burning waste across decommissioned sites, on private land and in the veld releasing dangerous toxins into the air we breathe.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more… ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 24 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0200 0 0 Joburg's toxic waste crisis: "This war doesn’t need to be fought with guns" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:08 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1611000 https://iono.fm/e/1611000
One of them is 55-year-old Cebisa Mfenyana who credits a simple daily habit with saving her life.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 Breast Cancer Awareness: "The simple daily habit that could save your life" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:41 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1610623 https://iono.fm/e/1610623
HOT1027’s Tara Penny caught up with 47-year-old Marlene Pretorius, who’s lived with breast cancer in her family for nearly two decades..... ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0200 0 0 Breast cancer awareness: "We need to listen to our bodies" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:14 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1610106 https://iono.fm/e/1610106
Despite years of complaints, residents say the city has failed to protect them from what’s become an environmental and health disaster.

HOT1027's Tara Penny has more... ]]> Entertainment News Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:46:00 +0200 0 0 The Kya Sands illegal dumping crisis: "We're breathing poison" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:12 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1609377 https://iono.fm/e/1609377
The Magaliesberg - which stretches between Bronkhorstspruit in the East to almost as far as Sun City in the West is over two and a half billion years old.

Scientists say that's nearly half as old as the planet itself.

HOT1027's Al Prodgers has more from the Magaliesberg... ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0200 0 0 The Magaliesberg - "Almost as a old as life itself" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:18 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1608744 https://iono.fm/e/1608744
It's been another rewarding week - making a meaningful difference with Hot Cares here on HOT1027 to the tune of R237 000.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Roundup: The gift of sight, a return to dignity & support for care homes 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:35 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1608631 https://iono.fm/e/1608631
Although these iconic trees aren’t indigenous to South Africa, they’ve become part of our landscape — with more than 60 000 in Pretoria alone, and streets across Johannesburg, now carpeted in violet.

HOT1027’s Al Prodgers has more from the capital - where it all started... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 17 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 "Purple Rain” here in Gauteng with the Jacarandas in full bloom 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:27 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1606308 https://iono.fm/e/1606308
Thanks to the support and kindness of HOT1027 listeners, we spent R136,000 changing lives.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look..... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 10 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Roundup: Support for teachers, emergency heroes & children 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:20 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1606173 https://iono.fm/e/1606173
In Joburg, many parents know the pain and heartbreak of losing a child to suicide, and some are using their tragedy to create wider awareness and break down stigma - to save lives.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more...

Anyone wanting to reach out for help can contact SADAG's crisis line - free of charge - on 0800 567 567 Matthew & Me website]]> Entertainment News Fri, 10 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 World Mental Health Day: South Africa's teen suicide crisis 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:22 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1606170 https://iono.fm/e/1606170
At our country’s only suicide crisis helpline, run by the South African Depression and Anxiety Group, thousands of calls and messages come in every day — from people of all ages and backgrounds — often just looking for someone to listen.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more from inside SADAG’s call centre...

Anyone wanting to reach out for help can contact SADAG's crisis line free of charge on 0800 567 567 SADAG website ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 10 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 World Mental Health Day : "Help is a phone call or message away" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:04 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1605724 https://iono.fm/e/1605724
HOT1027's Al Prodgers has the story... ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 09 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 "From the ashes of Brickfields..." The surprising history behind Newtown 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:23 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1604533 https://iono.fm/e/1604533
There's an incredible stone windmill—more fairy tale than Joburg—hiding a remarkable World War 2 story.

HOT1027’s Al Prodgers has more … ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 06 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0200 0 0 The remarkable WW2 story behind the Olivedale windmill 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:35 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1602917 https://iono.fm/e/1602917
The Jane Goodall Institute confirmed she passed away in Los Angeles on Wednesday from natural causes while on her speaking tour.

Known as the woman who redefined humankind through her groundbreaking study of wild chimpanzees, she leaves behind not just a body of scientific discovery, but a legacy of hope and action.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny reports…. ]]> Entertainment News Wed, 01 Oct 2025 22:04:00 +0200 0 0 Remembering Dr Jane Goodall and all she taught us 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:09 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1602594 https://iono.fm/e/1602594
As we wrap up our special series this “Alzheimer’s Awareness Month” , we’re looking at the practical tweaks that restore dignity.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more… ]]> Entertainment News Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0200 0 0 Lost on Memory Lane: Episode 25: "The small things ARE the big things" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:05 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1602591 https://iono.fm/e/1602591
Experts say that moment isn’t rejection — it’s time shifting.

Understanding that, and shifting how we respond, can ease fear for everyone.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more… ]]> Entertainment News Tue, 30 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 Lost on Memory Lane: Episode 24:When they no longer recognise you 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:19 true HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1602588 https://iono.fm/e/1602588
Experts and healthcare workers say it’s more than forgetfulness — it’s fear, disorientation and a daily fight to be understood.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look… ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 29 Sep 2025 15:00:00 +0200 0 0 Lost on Memory Lane: Episode 23: What it's like 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:03 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1602586 https://iono.fm/e/1602586
September is “Alzheimers awareness month”, and we’re looking at respite care – which is there for good reason.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more… ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 29 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0200 0 0 Lost on Memory Lane: Episode 22: Respite Care 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:10 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1601827 https://iono.fm/e/1601827
As we mark Alzheimer’s’ awareness month, experts say nearly half of our lifetime risk is modifiable:

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more... ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 29 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 Lost on Memory Lane: Episode 21: Interventions 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:06 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1601821 https://iono.fm/e/1601821
And Her message is simple: No one should ever care for their loved one alone.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more … ]]> Entertainment News Sun, 28 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0200 0 0 Lost on Memory Lane: Episode 20: "A thousand little goodbyes" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:14 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1601820 https://iono.fm/e/1601820
Experts say what looks like “difficult behavior” is often fear, confusion and a brain filling in blanks.

But with the right tools, families can meet loved ones where they are.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more… ]]> Entertainment News Sun, 28 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 Lost on Memory Lane: Episode 19: The brain fills in the blanks 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:10 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1601816 https://iono.fm/e/1601816
Dementia experts warn that isolation shrinks lives — and they’re reminding us this Alzheimer's awareness Month “ that care must be personal to the person, not just the diagnosis.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more… ]]> Entertainment News Sun, 28 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 Lost on Memory Lane: Episode 18: Loneliness 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:22 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1601811 https://iono.fm/e/1601811
Many families assume a Power of Attorney will protect their loved one, but experts warn that isn’t always enough.

HOT1027’s Gareth Edwards has been looking into what you really need to know… ]]> Entertainment News Sat, 27 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0200 0 0 Lost on Memory Lane: Episode 17: Power of Attorney 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:12 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1601807 https://iono.fm/e/1601807
One Joburg wife has shared her deeply personal story of caring for her husband - revealing both the heartbreak and the hard lessons learned along the way.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny reports... ]]> Entertainment News Sat, 27 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 Lost on Memory Lane: Episode 16: "It's almost like being in an abusive relationship" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:48 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1601805 https://iono.fm/e/1601805
Experts say not every patient becomes aggressive, but when “challenging behaviours” do appear, the right tools and support can help carers cope.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more… ]]> Entertainment News Sat, 27 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0200 0 0 Lost on Memory Lane: Episode 15: "It can rewrite your personality" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:27 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1601372 https://iono.fm/e/1601372
Hereditary markers and genetics may have a part to play but are not a certainty.

But there are steps we can take to lower our risk.

Hot 1027’s Gareth Edwards spoke to a leading expert to find out what we can do… ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 26 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0200 0 0 Lost on Memory Lane: Episode 14: Predicting dementia is tricky 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:06 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1601370 https://iono.fm/e/1601370
from helping families fighting childhood cancer to jump-starting a young teacher’s career — it's been another rewarding week making a meaningful difference with HOT1027 listeners.

Because of the generous donations entrusted to us, we were able to change lives over the past few days... to the tune of R250 000.

HOT1027's Natasha Thorp take a look... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 26 Sep 2025 15:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Roundup: Support for parents of cancer warriors & help for a teacher 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:23 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1601238 https://iono.fm/e/1601238
Some of the symptoms include getting lost on familiar routes, trouble managing money, repeating the same questions, mood or behaviour changes — and in some cases, frightening hallucinations.

It can also strike earlier than you think.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more… ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 26 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0200 0 0 Lost on Memory Lane: Episode 13: The Red Flags 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:12 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1601235 https://iono.fm/e/1601235
Ninety-six-year-old Mona Taylor cared for her husband Jim through 15 years of dementia — a marriage sustained by patience, humour, and unshakeable devotion.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more.... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 26 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 Lost on Memory Lane: Episode 12: "I knew I had to accept him" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:05 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1600917 https://iono.fm/e/1600917
As cognitive decline progresses, patients often struggle to express their needs, follow instructions, or even recognise loved ones — which can lead to frustration, aggression, and ultimately caregiver burnout.

So how do families know when it’s time to seek professional help? or move a loved one into a care facility — and how do they deal with the guilt that often follows?

HOT1027’s Gareth Edwards takes a closer look… ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0200 0 0 Lost on Memory Lane: Episode 11: "Caregiver burnout is a real thing" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:22 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1600759 https://iono.fm/e/1600759
Caring for one parent with dementia is tough. Caring for both is unimaginable.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more... ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0200 0 0 Lost on Memory Lane: Episode 10: "Both my parents had dementia" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:12 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1600689 https://iono.fm/e/1600689
It's called “sundowning”. It’s when patients become more agitated or confused as evening approaches.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more… ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 25 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 Lost on Memory Lane: Episode 9: "Sundowning" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:12 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1600513 https://iono.fm/e/1600513
Dementia is one of the most difficult diagnoses a family can face, and social workers say support for caregivers is just as important as care for the patient.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more… ]]> Entertainment News Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0200 0 0 Lost on Memory Lane: Episode 8 : Travelling this journey alone is dangerous" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:15 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1600347 https://iono.fm/e/1600347
This Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, we’re looking at the stress, costs, and tough decisions that come with the condition – and how to plan for the unexpected.

Hot 1027’s Gareth Edwards has more… ]]> Entertainment News Tue, 23 Sep 2025 18:22:00 +0200 0 0 Lost on Memory Lane: Episode 7: "Seeing the wood for the trees" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:09 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1600123 https://iono.fm/e/1600123
As part of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, HOT1027 News is bringing you a special series on navigating dementia — with expert advice on how to support loved ones and caregivers.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more… ]]> Entertainment News Tue, 23 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0200 0 0 Lost on Memory Lane: Episode 6: "Remember the person behind the diagnosis" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:38 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1600108 https://iono.fm/e/1600108
It’s an umbrella term for conditions that affect memory, thinking, and behaviour — and Alzheimer’s is the most common form.

Because September is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, HOT1027 is running a special series on the disease — and the best ways to cope.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more… ]]> Entertainment News Tue, 23 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0200 0 0 Lost on Memory Lane: Episode 5: "Let them believe... what they believe" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:19 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1599860 https://iono.fm/e/1599860
This Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, doctors are urging South Africans to have the tough conversations about a condition that’s now one of the leading causes of disability in older people.

Hot 1027’s Gareth Edwards spoke to a daughter-turned-caregiver, who shared what it’s really like to walk this journey… ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 22 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0200 0 0 Lost on Memory Lane: Episode 4: "With care comes grief" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:12 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1599623 https://iono.fm/e/1599623
September is Alzheimer’s awareness month and we’re bringing in healthcare workers and families to help us understand the most common form of dementia.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more… ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 Lost on Memory Lane: Episode 3: "We need to do much more" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:18 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1599456 https://iono.fm/e/1599456
Scientists have found a way to make rhino horns lightly radioactive – not enough to harm the animal, but enough to scare off buyers and set off radiation detectors at borders.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more… ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 22 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 SA Rhino Horns Get a Safe Glow to Outsmart Smugglers 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:59 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1599451 https://iono.fm/e/1599451
For the rest of this month, HOT1027 News is looking at dementia – which is the umbrella term for several diseases that affect memory, cognitive ability and behaviour — interfering with a person’s ability to carry out daily life.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more… ]]> Entertainment News Sun, 21 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 Lost on Memory Lane: Episode 2: "Accurate diagnosis is crucial" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:17 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1599450 https://iono.fm/e/1599450
HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more… ]]> Entertainment News Sun, 21 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 Lost on Memory Lane: Episode 1: "Dementia is chronic brain failure" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:58 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1599075 https://iono.fm/e/1599075
Thanks to the kindness of HOT1027 listeners, we've spent R142 thousand rand this week, making life changing interventions.

HOT1027's Tara Penny has more.... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Round Up: Support for matrics, volunteers and animals 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:04 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1597364 https://iono.fm/e/1597364
To mark their 40-year anniversary, the band performed to a massive crowd at the Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens in Roodepoort – In partnership with Breakout Events and HOT1027.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny was there… ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 Thousands of HOT1027 listeners celebrate 40 Years of Mango Groove 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:26 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1596315 https://iono.fm/e/1596315
It all began on the corner of Commissioner and Ferreira Streets, where Joburg hosted the very first act of "Satyagraha".

HOT1027's AL Prodgers reports... ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 11 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 The lesser known anniversary of Joburg's history with "Satyagraha" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:52 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1595994 https://iono.fm/e/1595994
It involves firemen, tall gum trees, and a betting scam that gave them the perfect view of the action.

HOT1027’s Al Prodgers has the story... ]]> Entertainment News Wed, 10 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0200 0 0 How Firemen Beat the Bookies in Joburg's early history 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:33 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1595463 https://iono.fm/e/1595463
Some believe it still lies at the base of a waterfall in Witpoortjie.

HOT1027’s Al Prodgers takes us back to where the legend began... ]]> Entertainment News Tue, 09 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0200 0 0 The legend of the Witpoortjie waterfall treasure lives on 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:33 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1594426 https://iono.fm/e/1594426
It’s been another powerful week with Hot Cares here on HOT1027, making a difference to the value of R155,000.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look… ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 05 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Roundup: Peace of mind, safety & support 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:14 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1594389 https://iono.fm/e/1594389
Ninety-seven years ago today, the mining camp-turned-metropolis officially became a city.

HOT1027’s Al Prodgers takes us back to where it all began... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 05 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 Joburg marks a major milestone : "97 years a city" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:02 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1593047 https://iono.fm/e/1593047
After our stroll down memory lane with "The Bold and the Beautiful", we've been inundated with messages from HOT1027 listeners adding their 'soapie madness' memories to the mix.

If you thought Brooke marrying all the men in ONE family was wild, wait until you hear what we dug out of the crazy bin next.

HOT 1027’s Natasha Thorp has more, this time on the one with the hourglass... ]]> Entertainment News Tue, 02 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 Soapie madness: The one with the hourglass 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:29 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1592105 https://iono.fm/e/1592105
Thanks to HOT1027 listeners, more than R160,000 has gone into making a meaningful difference.

HOT1027's Natasha Thorp takes a look.... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 29 Aug 2025 17:39:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Roundup: Joy for kids, hope for vultures & comfort for a church 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:38 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1591962 https://iono.fm/e/1591962
Many of those desperate women safely relinquished their babies through ''Door of Hope'' — an NGO that’s been using “Baby Savers" : secure metal boxes built into crisis centres and churches.

But Social Development is now trying to revoke Door of Hope’s registration - arguing Baby Savers make it "too easy" for parents to walk away from responsibility.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more… ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 29 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0200 0 0 Saving the Baby Savers: Episode 8: "The theory doesn't line up with reality" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:46 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1591855 https://iono.fm/e/1591855
The social development department is trying to revoke “Door of Hope’s” registration over its use of Baby Savers – which are metal boxes built into the walls of places of safety, pregnancy centres, and churches- where desperate mothers can safely relinquish their babies.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more… ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 29 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0200 0 0 Saving the Baby Savers: Episode 7: "Shutting them down makes no sense" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:45 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1591834 https://iono.fm/e/1591834
One such man, born in Heidelberg, may have helped change the course of World War Two without ever knowing it, and he vanished on this day exactly 81 years ago.

HOT1027’s Al Prodgers has the story... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 29 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 The legend of "Spitfire Le Roux" who vanished on this day 81 years ago 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:02 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1591392 https://iono.fm/e/1591392
The social development department is trying to revoke Door of Hope’s registration - over its use of Baby Savers.

Baby Savers are stainless steel boxes built into the walls of churches, pregnancy centres and safe havens - where desperate mothers can safely relinquish their babies – instead of dumping them in pit latrines or in the veld.

HOT1027's Tara Penny has more… ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0200 0 0 Saving the Baby Savers: Episode 6: "We can't imagine life without her" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:54 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1590856 https://iono.fm/e/1590856
Our social development is trying to revoke Door of Hope's registration - because it has "Baby Savers" installed at churches, pregnancy crisis centres and places of safety to give desperate mothers the last resort option of safe relinquishment.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more… ]]> Entertainment News Wed, 27 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 Saving the Baby Savers: Episode 5: "I'm grateful my birth mother had the courage to give me up" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:48 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1590570 https://iono.fm/e/1590570
Government has ordered the shutdown of these life-saving boxes - built into the walls of places of safety, pregnancy centres and churches - arguing they encourage abandonment.

But the research paints a very different picture.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look … ]]> Entertainment News Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0200 0 0 Saving the Baby Savers: Episode 4: "The difference between life and death" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:23 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1590465 https://iono.fm/e/1590465
Our social development department has ordered these life saving devices be shut down and it's tried to revoke "Door of Hope's" registration over it's refusal to comply.

But the High court has now given the NGO a lifeline by extending it's court order to January - giving it more time to build a case.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more… ]]> Entertainment News Tue, 26 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 Saving the Baby Savers: Episode 3: "We are failing women at every level" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:58 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1590039 https://iono.fm/e/1590039
The Department of Social Development wants to revoke its registration because it continues to use "Baby Savers" – stainless steel boxes built into walls where mothers can safely relinquish unwanted infants.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has the story… ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 25 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 Saving the Baby Savers: Episode 2 : "Government's argument is disingenuous" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:03 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1590028 https://iono.fm/e/1590028
Door of Hope is fighting for it’s right to exist – after the Department of Social development tried to revoke its registration… over it’s use of “Baby Saver" boxes in the province.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has the story … ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 25 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 Saving the Baby Savers : Episode 1: The legal fight for survival 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:05 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1589564 https://iono.fm/e/1589564
It's been another rewarding week making a meaningful difference with Hot Cares here on HOT1027 - to the tune of R290 000.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look ... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 22 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Roundup: Power, Hope & Safety Delivered 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:44 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1587758 https://iono.fm/e/1587758
The Witkoppen clinic" boasts a rich history of triumph during apartheid, with our very own "Florence Nightingale" at it's centre.

HOT1027’s Al Prodgers has the story… ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 18 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0200 0 0 The rich history behind the Witkoppen Clinic 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:43 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1586948 https://iono.fm/e/1586948
They earned a thunderous standing ovation on opening night in Cape Town — where audiences were swept up in a dazzling Irish dance spectacular.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny was there… ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 15 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 Lord of the Dance: A thunderous standing ovation on opening night 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:12 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1586608 https://iono.fm/e/1586608
According to the World Health Organisation, up to 84% of females say, they're unhappy with their bodies.

Now, the rise of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, combined with the relentless influence of social media is adding new fuel to an old fire.

HOT 1027's Natasha Thorp reports: ]]> Entertainment News Wed, 13 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0200 0 0 Women Under Pressure: Chasing the new thin 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:29 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1584704 https://iono.fm/e/1584704
It’s been another powerful week of impact, with Hot Cares here on HOT1027 making a difference to the tune of R360,000.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look … ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 08 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Roundup : A daycare library, a hospital facelift & help for teacher 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:47 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1584618 https://iono.fm/e/1584618
But in neonatal wards across Gauteng, donor milk banks are helping bridge the gap — collecting and distributing breast milk to feed the tiniest and most vulnerable newborns.

Exclusive breastfeeding means giving a baby only breast milk for the first six months, which provides the best nutrition and protects them from illness.

As we wrap up World Breastfeeding Awareness Week, HOT 1027’s Natasha Thorp, looks at the critical role that milk banks play in protecting tiny lives: ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 08 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 The Letdown: Episode 6: Saving tiny lives. The big impact of donor milk 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:42 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1584606 https://iono.fm/e/1584606
The unique event is putting women front and centre — celebrating the trailblazers, pit-lane pros, and the female drivers who keep the wheels turning in South African motorsport.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 08 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 An all-female racing showdown for Women's Day 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:03 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1584197 https://iono.fm/e/1584197
When it comes to breastfeeding and work — healthcare experts say what moms really need is a plan, and real understanding from the workplace.

HOT 1027’s Natasha Thorp has more: ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 07 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 The Letdown: Episode 5: Breastfeeding on the clock. The working mom's dilemma 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:27 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1583764 https://iono.fm/e/1583764
It's Breastfeeding Awareness Week, and HOT 1027’s Natasha Thorp looks at how better preparation and the right kind of support can change everything, and why moms shouldn’t have to figure it out alone. ]]> Entertainment News Wed, 06 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 The Letdown: Episode 4: Empowered to breastfeed. The right support matters 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:25 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1583288 https://iono.fm/e/1583288
It's world Breastfeeding Awareness Week and HOT 1027’s Natasha Thorp, speaks to a child development expert who says, there's more to feeding your baby than just the method and the milk... ]]> Entertainment News Tue, 05 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 The Letdown: Episode 3: Beyond the bottle. Bonding in any form 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:26 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1582841 https://iono.fm/e/1582841
From pain, to medical issues, or lack of support, South African mothers are opening up about their feeding journeys — and they say the first step to helping any mom — is hearing her truth and breaking down the stigmas.

HOT 1027's Natasha Thorp has more: ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 04 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 The Letdown: Episode 2: We all have different stories to tell 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:23 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1582288 https://iono.fm/e/1582288
Here on HOT 1027, we're looking into the kind of support every mother needs, while hearing from experts, advocates, and moms who've shared their stories with us. ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 01 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 The Letdown: Episode 1: Breastfeeding, it’s not as simple as it sounds 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:22 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1580201 https://iono.fm/e/1580201
The Ferrari Club Festival, powered by HOT102.7 and Tiger Wheel and Tyre drew massive crowds to Delmas today.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny is there: ]]> Entertainment News Sat, 26 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0200 0 0 "Adrenaline, Thrills & Horsepower" at the 2025 Ferrari Club Festival 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:53 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1580199 https://iono.fm/e/1580199
Pilots from around the country generously volunteered their time for the 10th edition of the Children’s Flight at the Wonderboom airport, where boys and girls from shelters, orphanages and hospices were given the gift of flight.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 25 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0200 0 0 The Children's Flight 2025 : More than a thousand children earned their wings 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:24 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1578096 https://iono.fm/e/1578096
Over the course of 11 hours on Friday, the HOT1027 crew and our friends from Jet Ubunye installed a water back up solution and solar geysers – while giving the children’s rooms a much needed spruce.

And then we had an unexpected visitor who gave us some valuable insight into what this home means to so many.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more from St Mary’s… ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 21 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 "I Remember These Hallways": One Man’s Moving Return to St Mary’s 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 3:05 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1577869 https://iono.fm/e/1577869
The crew and our friends from Jet Ubunye started the Mandela Day project just before sunrise this morning – to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the 52 vulnerable children who call St Mary’s home.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0200 0 0 A major makeover at St Mary's Children's Home for Mandela Day 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:37 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1575291 https://iono.fm/e/1575291
This week alone, Hot Cares has poured over R100,000 into making a real difference.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Roundup: Help for Animal Rescue, an Orphanage Makeover & Cancer Support 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:48 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1573540 https://iono.fm/e/1573540
Turns out, South Africans have made "chocolate hoarding" a national pastime.

HOT 1027's Natasha Thorp, dug deep, into pantries, drawers, and secret tins to find out just how far people will go to protect their chocolate stash... ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 07 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 Celebrating World Chocolate Day: We salute the chocolate lovers! 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:03 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1573090 https://iono.fm/e/1573090
It's been another rewarding week here at HOT1027 , making a meaningful difference with Hot Cares to the tune of R467 000.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look ... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 04 Jul 2025 14:30:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Roundup: Support for a young burn victim, Bara newborns & vulnerable pets 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:37 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS