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HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS

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

Our littler listeners are getting ready to go on an adventure with Peppa Pig at Montecasino’s Teatro this weekend. Peppa popped into her favourite radio station HOT1027 to give us a sneak peak of her upcoming show - which is selling out fast. HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more …
18 Sep 2 min

500 boys and girls get their wings at the 2024 Children's Flight

Many of the young boys and girls who flew for the first time today have told HOT1027 news they’d love to become pilots when they grow up. 500 disadvantaged girls and boys earned their wings at the 9th edition of the Children’s Flight at the Tempe Airfield in Bloemfontein. HOT1027’s…
6 Sep 1 min

HOT1027's "littler" listeners get ready for Spring

Joburgers are in the grips of a last minute cold snap before Spring. The weather service says we're in for a nippy start to the weekend but it will get warmer from Sunday. September means the start of Spring, and HOT1027’s Tara Penny sat down with some of our “littler…
30 Aug 1 min

"Kurt en Vriende" is coming to the Teatro

For the first time , HOT1027 listeners will get the chance to hear the stories behind all the beloved songs that have been woven into the fabric of South Africa. Kurt Darren and his well-known friends will be playing a limited series of gigs at Montecasino’s Teatro in early October…
15 Aug 2 min

Kya Sands dumping crisis : Part 5: "They're making R2m a month"

While the city of Joburg is now on the hook to carry out air quality tests at the Kya Sands landfill, the illegal dumping and burning of waste is likely to continue well into next year. Although the dump was officially closed more than a decade ago, activists claim so-called…
8 Aug 2 min

Kya Sands dumping crisis : Part 4 : It's a waiting game now

While activists welcome a court ruling that the city of Joburg must finally take action over the illegal waste dump in Kya Sands, officials are warning the crisis won't be over any time soon. The city's been ordered to carry out air quality tests but the results are only expected…
7 Aug 2 min

HOT1027 revamps "Fred & Martie's Soup Kitchen" in 67 hours

Claremont community members have described HOT1027’s renovation of Fred & Martie’s Soup Kitchen as a game-changer that will make a meaningful difference to countless lives. We wrapped up our 67-hour Mandela Day project yesterday and handed over the refurbished centre that’s been caring for the community for over half a…
19 Jul 2 min

A full scholarship brings relief to a selfless mother running an NGO

A Brakpan mother - who cares for 26 abandoned and orphaned children – will be able to send her own son to high school next year, thanks to Hot Cares – and our friends at Christian Brothers College. Phindile Mthembu runs an NGO that’s been waiting for funding from the…
11 Jul 2 min

"Check every detail" - SARS is auto assessing millions of taxpayers

The SA Revenue Service is carrying out almost 5 million auto assessments of taxpayers. The system is supposed to make the process easier for those of us with less complicated tax affairs – but SARS is calling on everyone to double check that all their information is correct. HOT1027’s Tara…
10 Jul 1 min

A young female jockey is set to make Durban July history

Rachel Venniker has told HOT1027 News she's mentally and physically ready to make history at the Durban July. The 23-year-old is set to become the first female jockey to ride the main event in the race’s 127 year history. HOT102,7’s Myron Naicker has more from Durban…
5 Jul 1 min

Four Tops singer is suing a Michigan hospital

The lead singer of The Four Tops has launched a racial discrimination lawsuit against a hospital in Michigan alleging that staff failed to offer him appropriate care when he was suffering from chest problems last year. Hot 1027's Simon Marks reports from Washington …
2 Jul 2 min

Lonehill rallies to get their local cycling legend to the world champs

Community members in and around Lonehill are doing their best to raise funds to get an 80-year-old cyclist to Denmark for the world championships in August. Karel Dolak is well-known in the cycling fraternity for his 88km round-trips to the Cradle of Humankind. Now , he’s been invited to take…
28 Jun 2 min

"A merging of classic and new" as Swingin' Las Vegas heads to the Teatro

Pre-production is off to a swinging start, as the cast of Swingin' Las Vegas limbers up ahead of next month’s extravaganza – powered by HOT1027. Accompanied by the 18 piece Johannesburg Big Band, we’ll soon be time travelling back to the “Rat Pack days” along with revisiting the more modern…
25 Jun 1 min

Adrenaline, Revs & Memories at the 2024 Ferrari Festival

HOT1027 listeners from all over the country are getting up close and personal with dozens of Ferraris in Delmas. Drivers are taking car enthusiasts for thrilling rides around Red Star Raceway at the Ferrari Festival – which is powered by HOT1027. HOT1027’s Tara Penny is there …
22 Jun 1 min

Swingin' Las Vegas is coming to the Teatro

We’ll be taking HOT1027 listeners through a nostalgic musical adventure with all the iconic music that made Vegas….Vegas. Powered by HOT1027 - "Swingin’ Las Vegas" will be on stage at the Teatro at Montecasino for 8 shows only next month. HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more…
7 Jun 1 min
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