Hot Cares Weekly Round up: fees to finish, dignity backs & vital security

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A determined student is closer to her dream, hundreds of elderly residents have received dignity packs and a safe haven for child abuse survivors is now more secure — all thanks to the generosity of HOT1027 listeners.

It’s been another impactful week - with Hot Cares here on HOT1027 — delivering hope, healing and support to the value of R131 000.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look...

2 May English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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