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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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The Annapurna Ascent: Episode 9: Touchdown in Camp 3

After a gruelling six-hour climb, the two South Africans hoping to plant our national flag on Annapurna have reached Camp 3. While strong winds overnight forced several climbers to turn back, Warren Eva and John Black are still moving steadily up one of the world’s most dangerous peaks. HOT1027’s Tara…
6 Apr 1 min

The Annapurna Ascent: Episode 8: Others turn back, but SA climbers push on

There’s uncertainty on Mount Annapurna where dangerous winds have forced several climbers to abandon their hopes of summiting. The two South Africans though – Warren Eva and John Black – are steadily making their way to camp 3, where they could push for the summit... if conditions allow. HOT1027’s Tara…
6 Apr 1 min

Hot Cares weekly roundup: Education, Nutrition and Support

The Avril Elizabeth home is getting some help to feed and care for it's residents, a nature guide will soon return to work in the Kruger Park and a young woman can now pursue her dream of becoming a nurse - all thanks to the kindness of HOT1027 listeners. It's…
4 Apr 3 min

The Annapurna Ascent: Episode 7: We have lift off!

The two men on a mission to plant the first South African flag on Annapurna have left the safety of base camp as they start their historic push up one of the deadliest mountains on earth. Warren Eva and John Black had originally planned to summit at the end of…
4 Apr 1 min

Crater City: Episode 6: Insurance claims are through the roof

Potholes aren’t just damaging cars, they’re driving up insurance claims, and pushing up costs for already overstretched Gauteng motorists. Insurers say Joburg and Pretoria now account for more than a third of the country’s pothole-related claims, and the numbers keep rising. HOT 1027’s Natasha Thorp takes a look…
4 Apr 2 min

The Annapurna Ascent: Episode 6: Change of Plans

The two men on a mission to plant the first South African flag on Annapurna are now pushing to summit this weekend. Warren Eva and John Black had originally planned to summit at the end of the month but worsening weather has forced a change of plans. And they're headed…
3 Apr 2 min

Crater City: Episode 5: Communities are Taking Charge

Gauteng is facing a service delivery crisis. It's the result of years of political instability, corruption, and neglect. Residents and businesses are now stepping in to do what municipalities have failed to - fixing potholes, repairing roads, and keeping their neighbourhoods from total collapse. Hot 1027’s Natasha Thorp takes a…
3 Apr 2 min

Crater City: Episode 4: The Perils of Potholes

While motorists navigate around dangerous potholes littered across Joburg, the crisis has now taken a deadly turn, re-igniting calls for REAL action to fix the ongoing problem. A motorbike delivery driver lost his life in a crash believed to have been caused by a pothole. The driver was killed in…
2 Apr 2 min

Crater City: Episode 3: Potholes, Budgets, and Broken Promises.

Gauteng’s roads are falling to pieces, and for many drivers, potholes have become an unavoidable, and expensive part of daily life. Last month, Finance MEC for Gauteng Lebogang Maile, tabled a multi-billion Rand budget - but the question remains: Is the money allocated to fix our roads being properly managed?…
2 Apr 2 min

Crater City: Episode 2: Potholes and Promises - Can Gauteng’s Roads Be Saved?

Gauteng’s roads have been disintegrating for years, but officials say they’re hard at work "proactively" managing repairs across the province's vast network of roads. With massive backlogs, limited resources, and roads deteriorating by the day, is there any real plan to fix the problem? HOT 1027’s Natasha Thorp takes a…
1 Apr 2 min

Bipolar awareness: Proper diagnosis is crucial

Experts says around 2.4 million South Africans are living with Bipolar disorder and sadly, far too many haven't been diagnosed yet. Yesterday was "World Bipolar Day" - an important time to focus on the mental health condition - that can and does - impact the lives of those living with…
31 Mar 1 min

The Annapurna Ascent: Episode 5: Rotations, rest & brutal winds

The two men attempting to plant the first South African flag on Annapurna spent the weekend rotating between camps on the mountain as they continue to acclimatise. 12 days into their expedition, John Black and Warren Eva have already raised R57,000 for charity — while adjusting to life above 5,000…
31 Mar 1 min

The Annapurna Ascent: Episode 4 : Settling into base camp at 4130m

The Two South Africans aiming to plant our national flag on Annapurna are now adjusting to the altitude at base camp. Warren Eva and John Black raised over R180 000 for malnourished children during their historic K2 summit. Now, they’re hoping to raise even more on one of the world’s…
26 Mar 1 min

More nominations for HOT1027 in New York

HOT 1027 is once again making waves on the international stage. For the third year in a row, we've been short-listed for for accolades at the prestigious New York Festivals Radio Awards. HOT 1027's Simon Marks has more from the U.S…
25 Mar 1 min

HOT1027 Brings Back the Glitz with Swingin’ Las Vegas Revival

Get ready for a nostalgic rewind as the golden era of Vegas lights up the stage at Montecasino. Backed by the powerhouse 18-piece Johannesburg Big Band, Swingin’ Las Vegas makes its return this May — proudly powered by HOT1027. HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more…
24 Mar 2 min

Hit After Hit: Sting Leaves SA in awe of his timeless talent

Thousands of Sting fans packed the SunBet Arena in Gauteng last night to experience first-hand why his music still resonates after all these decades. The Pretoria stop of Stings 3.0 tour was another Big Concerts event – proudly powered by HOT1027. HOT1027’s Tara Penny was there…
23 Mar 2 min
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