https://hot1027.co.za/ Not every story worth telling is breaking news. At HOT1027 News, we look beyond the headlines to find the people, moments and ideas that deserve to be heard. From extraordinary South Africans changing lives in their own communities to remarkable journeys, inspiring breakthroughs, forgotten history and fascinating conversations, we tell the stories that often slip beneath the news cycle. Our team believes journalism should do more than inform. It should inspire, challenge, connect and occasionally restore your faith in humanity. These are the stories that make us laugh, think, wonder and hope. They're the stories that remind us that ordinary people are capable of extraordinary things. Because sometimes, the stories that matter most... are Not Breaking News. Entertainment News en Tue, 26 Jul 2022 14:46:28 +0200 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:36:41 +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/ Not every story worth telling is breaking news. HOT 102.7FM episodic HOT 102.7FM digital@hot1027.co.za false ZA https://iono.fm/e/1695066 https://iono.fm/e/1695066
It’s been another rewarding week making a meaningful difference with Hot Cares here on HOT1027 to the tune of R215 000.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Wrap: Restoring sight, lifechanging surgery & support for the vulnerable 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:58 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1694213 https://iono.fm/e/1694213
Its inscription, written in four South African languages, commemorates the deaths of 22 black South Africans 99 years ago — but offers few clues about who they were or how they died.

HOT1027's Al Prodgers went searching for the story behind the stone... ]]> Entertainment News Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200 0 0 The Mystery behind the 99 year old Gauteng Memorial 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:27 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1693097 https://iono.fm/e/1693097
Kgothatso “KG” Montjane is hoping to reclaim her women’s wheelchair doubles title — and perhaps add the singles trophy to her collection.

HOT1027’s Al Prodgers takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:44:00 +0200 0 0 SA's "KG" hopes to reclaim her wheelchair doubles title 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:41 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1692185 https://iono.fm/e/1692185
With more than 30 million albums sold, a string of 1980s hits and a career forever linked to Back to the Future, Huey Lewis continues to prove that authenticity never goes out of style.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200 0 0 A Star is Born: Episode 31: Huey Lewis: "The heart of rock 'n roll is still beating" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 3:04 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1690991 https://iono.fm/e/1690991
Over the past month, we've heard stories of children entering rehabilitation before they've even started high school, parents watching helplessly as addiction tears families apart, treatment centres stretched beyond capacity and criminal syndicates making billions of rand's from South Africa's drug trade.

And as our series draws to a close, there's one message that every expert—and every recovering addict—we've spoken to agrees on: recovery is possible.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200 0 0 Unhinged: Episode 20: Recovery IS possible 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:54 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1690923 https://iono.fm/e/1690923
But experts say addiction doesn't just damage one person. It leaves scars on entire families.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200 0 0 Unhinged: Episode 19: "The whole family needs healing" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:36 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1690537 https://iono.fm/e/1690537
After trauma, addiction and dropping out of school, Sihle believed her future had disappeared.

But today, she's eight months sober — and dreaming of becoming a psychologist.

HOT1027's Tara Penny has the story... ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200 0 0 Unhinged: Episode 18: "Everyone deserves a second chance" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:20 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1690464 https://iono.fm/e/1690464
So what can families do when a loved one refuses treatment?

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports... ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 Unhinged: Episode 17: "You can get a court order" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:34 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1690109 https://iono.fm/e/1690109
But addiction specialists are warning that, despite the best intentions, some forms of help can actually keep addiction alive.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 Unhinged: Episode 16: "Support vs Enabling" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:34 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1690091 https://iono.fm/e/1690091
And according to addiction specialists, one warning sign stands above all the others.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0200 0 0 Unhinged: Episode 15: "The early warning signs" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:35 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1690027 https://iono.fm/e/1690027
It's been another rewarding week making a meaningful difference through Hot Cares here on HOT1027 to the tune of R173 000.

HOT1027's Tara Penny has more... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Wrap: Warmth for the vulnerable & breathing room for a former captain 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:31 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1689965 https://iono.fm/e/1689965
And he says his addiction journey began with something many young people see as harmless.

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200 0 0 Unhinged: Episode 14: "It started out with vaping..." 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:31 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1689896 https://iono.fm/e/1689896
Because for many people entering treatment, substance abuse is only one part of a much bigger picture.

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:06:00 +0200 0 0 Unhinged: Episode 13: "You have to treat the whole person" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:23 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1689674 https://iono.fm/e/1689674
If addiction is causing so much damage, why can't a person just stop?

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports... ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:11:00 +0200 0 0 Unhinged: Episode 12: "Why can't they just stop?" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:13 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1689517 https://iono.fm/e/1689517
From Wham!'s carefree optimism to the soul-baring honesty of "Faith", "Fast Love" and "Careless Whisper", George Michael sold more than 100 million records.

But behind the fame was a man searching for acceptance, purpose and freedom.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:37:00 +0200 0 0 A Star is Born: Episode 30: George Michael: "Grief changed my perspective" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 3:05 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1689427 https://iono.fm/e/1689427
Today, on the eve of "International Drug Addiction Awareness Day", she's eight years clean and helping other addicts rebuild their lives.

HOT1027's Tara Penny has more... ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:19:00 +0200 0 0 Unhinged: Episode 11: "I was living in a Joburg power box" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:48 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1689047 https://iono.fm/e/1689047
But experts say sobriety is possible — and sometimes all it takes - is one decision to change the course of a life.

Ahead of "Drug Addiction Awareness day" later on this week, we're looking at the crisis in our country — along with the hope of recovery.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:17:00 +0200 0 0 Unhinged: Episode 10: "It was do or die..." 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:28 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1688977 https://iono.fm/e/1688977
But behind every packet of cocaine, every hit of crystal meth and every bag of heroin is a vast criminal network making billions of rands - while profiting off human misery.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:47:00 +0200 0 0 Unhinged: Episode 9: "Addiction is big business here in SA" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:33 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1688236 https://iono.fm/e/1688236
The next is finding treatment they can actually afford.

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports... ]]> Entertainment News Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 Unhinged: Episode 8: Access to treatment has a price tag 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:30 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1688231 https://iono.fm/e/1688231
For every person battling addiction, there are often parents, partners and siblings fighting battles of their own.

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports... ]]> Entertainment News Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 Unhinged: Episode 7: A Mother's fight to save her son 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:34 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1688099 https://iono.fm/e/1688099
But addiction specialists are warning that today's cannabis is not the same substance many adults remember from their youth.

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports... ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 Unhinged: Episode 6: "We're booking people in for psychosis linked to dagga" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:33 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1687587 https://iono.fm/e/1687587
From "Easy" and "Three Times a Lady" with the Commodores to solo classics like "Hello", and "All Night Long", Lionel Richie has sold more than 100 million records while writing the soundtrack to countless romances, weddings and celebrations.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:30:00 +0200 0 0 A Star Is Born: Episode 29: Lionel Ritchie: I tried to write the funky song - it came out "Three Times A Lady" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 3:15 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1687641 https://iono.fm/e/1687641
It's been another rewarding week of making a meaningful difference through Hot Cares here on Hot1027 to the tune of R93 000.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Wrap: Help for deserving matrics & food for vulnerable animals 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:23 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1687539 https://iono.fm/e/1687539
Long before she became the warm-hearted judge on American Idol, she was one of the biggest pop stars on the planet — a dancer,
a choreographer and singer who racked up six number-one hits and helped define the sound and style of the late 1980's.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:34:00 +0200 0 0 A Star is Born: Episode 28: Paula Abdul: "No" is the beginning of a negotiation... 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:48 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1687511 https://iono.fm/e/1687511
And while many believe they have no choice but to wait for a loved one to seek help, experts say that's one of the biggest myths surrounding addiction.

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0200 0 0 Unhinged: Episode 5: "There's a lot of functioning addicts out there" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:27 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1687146 https://iono.fm/e/1687146
From "Yazoo" to solo classics like "Invisible" and "All Cried Out", Alison Moyet has sold more than 23 million records worldwide — all while refusing to play by the music industry's rules.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 A Star Is Born: Episode 27: Alison Moyet: "I was a misfit and a loner" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:25 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1687089 https://iono.fm/e/1687089
But what if the drugs aren't actually the main problem?

This month HOT1027 is examining our country’s addiction crisis while roping in those who’ve been there and know how to help.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more… ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0200 0 0 Unhinged: Episode 4: "The walking wounded" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:27 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1686664 https://iono.fm/e/1686664
Yet for many people, asking for help remains one of the hardest steps to take and experts are warning stigma is keeping so many families trapped in silence.

In the lead-up to "Drug Addiction Awareness Day", we're looking at substance abuse from every possible angle and roping in the experts all around Gauteng.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look… ]]> Entertainment News Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0200 0 0 Unhinged Episode 3: "Stigma and Silence" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:40 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1686375 https://iono.fm/e/1686375
At a rehabilitation centre in Northriding, youngsters as young as 10 are being treated for addictions to substances ranging from dagga and crystal meth to nyaope and drug-laced cough syrup.

And with a waiting list almost as long as the number of beds available, social workers are warning the problem is far bigger than most South Africans realise.

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports... ]]> Entertainment News Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0200 0 0 Unhinged: Episode 2: "The kids aren't alright" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:28 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1686058 https://iono.fm/e/1686058
Experts are warning every South African household has been touched by substance abuse in some way — whether it's alcohol, prescription medication or illegal drugs.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look at the scale of the crisis in our country’s addiction crisis… ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0200 0 0 Unhinged: Episode 1: Every family is dealing with an addict 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:30 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1685114 https://iono.fm/e/1685114
HOT1027's Al Prodgers has the cold facts... ]]> Entertainment News Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0200 0 0 47 Years Ago Today: Joburg Hit a Bone-Chilling -8.2°C! 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:35 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1685598 https://iono.fm/e/1685598
Donovan Shirley from the Pirates Running Club is attempting what he's calling "A Double Comrades Marathon".

HOT102.7's Myron Naicker reports... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200 0 0 The Joburg man trying to run the Comrades... TWICE 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:12 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1685505 https://iono.fm/e/1685505
It's been another rewarding week... of making a meaningful difference ...with Hot Cares here on HOT1027 – to the tune of 125-thousand rand through Hot Cares.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more… ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Wrap: A dream come true for a terminally ill girl & support for hundreds of animals 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:31 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1683628 https://iono.fm/e/1683628
From a tough childhood in Manchester to selling more than 50-million records with Simply Red, Hucknall turned heartbreak, hope and soul into some of the biggest hits of the 80s and 90s.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look… ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:01:00 +0200 0 0 A Star is Born: Episode 26: Mick Hucknall: "Pop music is a definite art form" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:57 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1682456 https://iono.fm/e/1682456
Known around the world as the "White Zulu", he broke apartheid's racial barriers through music, language and friendship — creating songs that became part of South Africa's story.

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports... ]]> Entertainment News Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 A Star is Born: Episode 25: Johnny Clegg: "Music was an expression of our friendship" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:46 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1682406 https://iono.fm/e/1682406
Prince was a singer, a songwriter, a producer and a multi-instrumentalist who refused to be defined by race, genre or convention.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look. ]]> Entertainment News Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0200 0 0 A Star is Born: Episode 24: Prince: "You're either here to enlighten or discourage" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 3:09 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1683123 https://iono.fm/e/1683123
It's been another rewarding week making a meaningful difference - with Hot Cares here on HOT1027 to the tune of R355 000.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look ... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Wrap: Support for a future nurse, a vital feeding scheme & a brave child 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:16 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1681398 https://iono.fm/e/1681398
But the reality is, that too many are being let down by the very people who are meant to protect them.

HOT 1027’s Gareth Edwards spoke to The Child Guardian Unit - an organisation dedicated to protecting the most vulnerable… ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 Childhood Protection Week : "There are warning signs" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:05 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1681024 https://iono.fm/e/1681024
It's been another rewarding week making a meaningful difference with Hot Cares here on HOT1027 - to the tune of R315 000.

HOT1027's Tara Penny has more... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 29 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Wrap: Life-saving surgeries & support for volunteers 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:29 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1680412 https://iono.fm/e/1680412
From Ramsay Street to global superstardom, few artists have reinvented themselves quite like Kylie - with a career spanning nearly four decades, and two battles with cancer.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look… ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 28 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200 0 0 A Star is Born: Episode 23: Kylie Minogue: "You can't buy it, you can't bottle it" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:45 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1679573 https://iono.fm/e/1679573
From the chaos of Fleetwood Mac to a legendary solo career , Nicks became the first woman inducted twice into the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame — and she remains one of rock’s most magnetic storytellers.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look… ]]> Entertainment News Tue, 26 May 2026 10:05:00 +0200 0 0 A Star is Born: Episode 22: Stevie Nicks: "I understood what love is and why people write these songs" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:54 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1679323 https://iono.fm/e/1679323
Sometimes it feels like there’s a continental divide between them.

And technically… there is. It’s called the Witwatersrand.

HOT1027’s Al Prodgers takes a look ... ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 25 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200 0 0 How rain in Braamfontein ends up in two oceans 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:28 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1678802 https://iono.fm/e/1678802
It's been another rewarding week making a meaningful difference with Hot Cares here on HOT1027 to the tune of R486 000.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look… ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 22 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Wrap: Support for rescue dogs, Medical supplies & a life-changing bursary 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:03 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1678765 https://iono.fm/e/1678765
Caitlin Venniker’s new memoir "Unleashed" is one of the books being showcased at the Kingsmead Book Fair – in partnership with HOT1027.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more … ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 22 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200 0 0 "Unleashed" at the Kingsmead Book Fair 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:23 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1678235 https://iono.fm/e/1678235
Now, South Africa’s best-known true-crime voice is shining a spotlight on those forgotten investigations in a new book called ''Bare Bones: Cold Cases from True Crime South Africa''.

The book is being showcased at this weekend’s Kingsmead Book Fair - in partnership with HOT1027.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny reports… ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 21 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200 0 0 "Bare Bones" at the Kingsmead Book Fair 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:23 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1678173 https://iono.fm/e/1678173
With hits like “You Make Me Feel Like Dancing” to “When I Need You” and ''Thunder In My Heart", Leo Sayer built a career on emotion, energy and pure storytelling.

But behind the curly hair and global fame was a shy boy from England - who once hid behind clown makeup, just to find the confidence to perform.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look… ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 21 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 A Star is Born: Episode 21: Leo Sayer: "My best is still ahead of me" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:40 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1677722 https://iono.fm/e/1677722
News24 Investigative journalist Kyle Cowan has spent years tracking organised crime networks embedded across our country — and he's raised the alarm over the blatant blurring of lines between crime and governance.

It's all explained in his book "Mafia Land" - which is being showcased at the Kingsmead Book Fair - in partnership with HOT1027.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny caught up with Kyle to find out more... ]]> Entertainment News Wed, 20 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200 0 0 "Mafia Land" at the Kingsmead Book Fair 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:23 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1677695 https://iono.fm/e/1677695
The man with the gravelly growl and flailing arms had a rare gift — the ability to turn pain into poetry.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Wed, 20 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 Episode 20: Joe Cocker: "Music was an awakening for me" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:20 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1677270 https://iono.fm/e/1677270
In her book “The Devil made me do it” , author and Wits professor Nicky Falkof explains why she believes these stories often distract us from the real causes of violence in society.

It’s one of the titles being showcased at this weekend’s Kingsmead Book Fair - in partnership with HOT1027.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more… ]]> Entertainment News Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 "The Devil Made Me Do It" at the Kingsmead Book Fair 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:22 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1676853 https://iono.fm/e/1676853
A new book by South African writers Gus Silber and Jonathan Ancer takes a sharp and often surprising look — at the world’s billionaires, explaining not just how they make their money, but also how they lose it and why we’re so fascinated by them.

It’s one of the books being showcased at the upcoming Kingsmead Book Fair – in partnership with HOT1027.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny caught up with the authors to find out more... ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 "The Three Comma Club" at the Kingsmead Book Fair 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:42 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1676811 https://iono.fm/e/1676811
“Behind Prison Walls” is a new book, co-written by Justice Cameron – which lays out a stark case for reform — arguing that tougher sentences and overcrowded prisons are not delivering safer communities.

It’s one of the books being showcased at the upcoming Kingsmead Book Fair – in partnership with HOT1027.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more... ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200 0 0 "Behind Prison Walls" at the Kingsmead Book Fair 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:41 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1676800 https://iono.fm/e/1676800
"Lammie", "Ramadiba", and "Mopane" —the Joburg Zoo elephants are at the heart of an historic battle starting in the High Court in Pretoria.

Hot 1027's Reuben Goldberg takes a look..... ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 18 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 The fight to free the Joburg Zoo elephants is headed to court 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:37 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1676401 https://iono.fm/e/1676401
For five decades, Janet Jackson has turned pain, control, vulnerability and sheer determination into some of the most defining music — and choreography — of the modern era.

From Control and Rhythm Nation to Nasty and Together Again… she didn’t just follow pop culture. She changed it.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look. ]]> Entertainment News Sat, 16 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 A Star is Born: Episode 19: Janet Jackson: "I wanted to stand on my own two feet" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:53 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1676386 https://iono.fm/e/1676386
It's been another rewarding week making a meaningful difference with Hot Cares here on HOT1027 to the tune of R121 000.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 15 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Wrap: Resources for a grieving daughter, soup kitchen support & help for kids 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:09 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1676300 https://iono.fm/e/1676300
''Lessons from My Father'' brings together voices from across the country — from sports stars to musicians — reflecting on the men who raised them and the legacies they left behind.

It’s one of the titles at this month’s Kingsmead Book Fair — in partnership with HOT1027.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny caught up with Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse who opens up about his own father in this unique book… ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 "Lessons from my Father" at the Kingsmead Book Fair 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:42 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1675949 https://iono.fm/e/1675949
In his latest book, veteran crime journalist Julian Jansen revisits the killing of 16-year-old Deveney Nel, not just to tell her story — but to expose the failures that may have led to her death.

It's one of the books being showcased at this month's Kingsmead Book Fair - in partnership with Hot1027.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more… ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 "The Murder of Deveney Nel" at the Kingsmead Book Fair 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:10 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1675639 https://iono.fm/e/1675639
Blind since infancy, Stevie Wonder turned extraordinary hardship into extraordinary art — creating some of the most joyful, political and beloved music ever recorded.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Wed, 13 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200 0 0 A Star is Born: Episode 18: Stevie Wonder: "I wanted to be where the music was" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:24 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1675391 https://iono.fm/e/1675391
Journalist and author Marian Scher is warning - far too many men are suffering in silence and in some cases, paying the ultimate price.

Her latest book: "Men & Mental Health: Shattering the Silence" is being showcased at this month’s Kingsmead Book Fair – in partnership with HOT1027.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look…

Anyone wanting to reach out for help can contact the "South African depression and anxiety group" free of charge.

All the resources are also available online : www.sadag.org ]]> Entertainment News Wed, 13 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200 0 0 "Men and Mental Health" at the Kingsmead Book Fair 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:29 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1674908 https://iono.fm/e/1674908
Now, a new book by News24 investigative journalist Jeff Wicks revisits the murder - and uncovers what he calls a vast, ongoing “shadow state”.

"Shadow State: Why Babita Deokaran had to die" is one of the headline titles at this year’s Kingsmead Book Fair — in partnership with HOT1027.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny caught up with Jeff to find out more… ]]> Entertainment News Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 "Shadow State" at the Kingsmead Book Fair 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:30 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1674454 https://iono.fm/e/1674454
The book is called "Johnny Clegg: Critical Reflections on his Music and Influence" and it brings together essays on his music, politics and cultural legacy.

It’s just one of the many exciting titles featured at the upcoming Kingsmead Book Fair - in partnership with HOT1027.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look … ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 11 May 2026 10:39:00 +0200 0 0 "Johnny Clegg: Critical Reflections on his Music and Influence" at the Kingsmead Book Fair 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:49 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1672670 https://iono.fm/e/1672670
From the streets of Dublin to stadiums around the world, Bono has spent nearly five decades trying to prove that rock music can do more than entertain… it can change lives.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look… ]]> Entertainment News Sun, 10 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 A Star is Born: Episode 17: Bono: "Celebrity reverses God's order" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 3:27 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1672679 https://iono.fm/e/1672679
Billy Joel built a career turning heartbreak, family wounds and the messiness of ordinary life into songs that millions of people still know by heart.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Sat, 09 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 A Star is Born: Episode 16: Billy Joel: "Life experience gave me lyrics" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 3:11 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1672683 https://iono.fm/e/1672683
David Attenborough has taken generations from their living rooms into jungles, oceans and the wildest corners of Earth — and in doing so, changed how we see our place in it.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny reports… ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 08 May 2026 05:00:00 +0200 0 0 David Attenborough is 100 years old 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:31 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1673428 https://iono.fm/e/1673428
It’s the latest controversy linked to the ongoing billing chaos involving City Power and the City of Johannesburg.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny reports… ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 07 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 The Joburg man slapped with a R8.4m COJ bill 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:56 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1673188 https://iono.fm/e/1673188
Bob Seger gave a voice to the restless, and the ordinary people just trying to hold it together — turning small-town memories and long lonely highways into songs that still hit home.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200 0 0 A Star is Born: Episode 15: Bob Seger: "You try to touch something universal in the lyric" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:33 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1669650 https://iono.fm/e/1669650
The Ben Schoeman Highway officially opened on this day in 1968.

HOT1027's Al Prodgers takes a look ... ]]> Entertainment News Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 From 1968 to Gridlock: The Ben Schoeman highway turns 58 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:25 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1669665 https://iono.fm/e/1669665
It's been another rewarding week - making a meaningful difference with Hot Cares here on HOT1027 to the tune of R117 000.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly wrap: Books for children, tertiary support & the chance to work again 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:09 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1669474 https://iono.fm/e/1669474
Well — now you can go one step further and buy your OWN town.

A tiny, time-forgotten Karoo village — called Middelpos — is heading to auction next month, offering deep pockets the chance to own a slice of South African history — complete with a hotel, a post office and a whole lot of silence.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look… ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 "Middelpos" : The old skool Karoo town up for auction 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:35 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1667688 https://iono.fm/e/1667688
But it’s there — and in nearby Ottosdal — where some of the world’s most intriguing objects have been found : the "Klerksdorp Spheres".

HOT1027’s Al Prodgers has more from Klerksdorp..… ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200 0 0 From Extraterrestrials to Geology: The Truth Behind the "Klerksdorp Spheres" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:32 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1667285 https://iono.fm/e/1667285
It's been another rewarding week - making a meaningful difference with Hot Cares here on HOT1027 - to the tune of R395 000.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Wrap: Food for those in need, life-changing equipment & a soft place to land 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:23 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.fm/e/1667170 https://iono.fm/e/1667170
And right now, with ongoing outages, many residents are feeling the strain. But it turns out, this isn’t new.

HOT1027’s Al Prodgers takes a look… ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200 0 0 Joburg’s Long History of Running Dry 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:36 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS 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