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Elections 2024 : Episode 14 : "South Africa is not the sum of its bad politicians"

As South Africans prepare to head to the polls, political analysts claim this will be the country's most critical election since the dawn of democracy. Co-author of "Who Will Rule South Africa" Qaanitah Hunter has told HOT1027 News the ruling party is expected to lose its overall majority at the…

17 May 1 min

Elections 2024 : Episode 13 : NOT voting is the worst possible option

“ The Organisation Undoing Tax abuse” is urging HOT1027 listeners not to underestimate the power of their vote. With about 2 weeks to go until the elections, parties are rolling out big promises as millions of South Africans get ready to make their X on the 29th of this month…

17 May 2 min

Elections 2024 : Episode 12 : "Hang onto your medical aid"

The South African Medical association has told HOT1027 News that people should not even be thinking of cancelling their medical aid. Despite warnings, threats of legal action and valid concerns about corruption, President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the contentious National Health Insurance bill into law. The South African Medical association…

16 May 1 min

Elections 2024 : Episode 11 : KZN on the brink of political change

With less than two weeks to go to elections, The political climate in KwaZulu-Natal appears to be on the brink of change. An electorate disappointed and fed up over the lack of service delivery by the ANC led government could spell widespread repercussions at the polls. HOT102.7’s Myron Naicker has…

16 May 2 min

Elections 2024 : Episode 10 : Many concerned citizens are placing their money offshore

We're less than two weeks away from crucial elections and there is no doubt that the economy is front and centre in taxpayers minds. Our official unemployment rate is now at 32.9 percent and South Africa's economy is projected to grow this year at a paltry one percent. We also…

16 May 2 min

Elections 2024 : Episode 9: "They've played a trick on us by keeping the power on"

South Africa’s energy crisis is having a domino effect on all aspects of our economy. Government’s inability to provide reliable electricity over the long term is expected to have a bearing on how South African’s vote on the 29th of May. HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look …

16 May 2 min

Elections 2024 : Episode 8 : "It's up to the younger voters to get us back on track"

As South Africans prepare to head to the polls many are worried the promise that the country showed back in 1994 is fading away. Some of our older listeners who voted in 1994 have given us insight into their concerns with these elections. Hot 1027's Paul Ash has this special…

15 May 2 min

Elections 2024 : Episode 7 : KZN residents hold out hope for running taps

With just two weeks to go until elections, government is claiming water problems which have plagued areas in the north coast of KZN for over two years could be resolved by the end of the year. Next to electricity, water is one of the major issues that could sway voters…

15 May 2 min

Elections 2024 : Episode 6 : We've seen no accountability from the state capture

In the run up to the elections , Corruption Watch is warning government grapht has acted as a handbrake on development in our country. Millions will be going to the polls on the 29th of May and the watchdog body is warning we’re not out of the “state capture woods”…

14 May 3 min

Elections 2024 : Episode 5 : The state of capture in SA

With just two weeks to go until future defining elections, many voters are reflecting on government’s track record – along with the grand-scale theft of taxpayer money over the past few years. Sadly, experts say state capture is far from over… HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look back at the…

14 May 2 min

Elections 2024 : Episode 4 : Saffers are getting ready to vote abroad

South Africans living overseas are preparing to vote in the general election this weekend. About 78 000 people are registered to cast their ballots around the world. HOT1027's Andrea van Wyk reports from Reading in the UK…

13 May 1 min

Elections 2024 : Episode 3 : The pre-election suspension of loadshedding

With just over two weeks to go until crucial elections, many voters will be considering government’s loadshedding track-record when deciding where to place their X. We've had over 40 days without state-controlled power outages. While officials insist it’s the result of maintenance, many taxpayers aren’t buying it. HOT1027’s Tara Penny…

13 May 2 min

Elections 2024 : Episode 2 : Pensioners outline their worries ahead of the polls

As South Africans prepare to head to the polls, many elderly people say they're worried there are too many parties looking for votes. And they don't believe politicians are running for the right reasons. Some of our older listeners have given us insight into their concerns around these elections. Hot…

13 May 2 min

HOT1027's "Littler listeners" are getting ready for Mother's Day

Boys and Girls in Joburg are getting ready to spoil their Mums this weekend. We’ll be marking Mother’s day on Sunday, and it’s a chance to show appreciation for the wonderful women in our lives. HOT1027’s Tara Penny sat down in the sandpit with some of our "littler listeners" to…

10 May 1 min

Elections 2024 : Episode 1 : "Politics & law enforcement don't mix"

As South Africans prepare to head to the polls, KZN Police are taking a tough stance on officers who align themselves with political parties. The province’s top cop Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi says individuals need to choose between being a police officer or a politician. HOT102.7’s Myron Naicker has more from KZN…

8 May 1 min

"The smallest man who ever lived" : Will Taylor Swift pick a side in the US election?

US President Joe Biden has fuelled speculation he’s seeking Taylor Swift’s endorsement in America’s presidential election by quoting lyrics from the singer’s new album in an e-mail blast sent to Democratic Party supporters. It’s the latest indication that Democrats hope the singer might openly back the President’s re-election campaign and…

29 Apr 2 min

Pour Decisions: Episode 12 " Healing starts when you stop trying to change them"

People who've grown up in alcoholic homes and those with spouses who drank heavily have told Hot 1027 News the moment they realised they could never cure the disease was the start of their healing. April is "Alcohol awareness month" , and we're shining a spotlight on the resources available…

26 Apr 2 min

Pour Decisions : Episode 11 : "I decided to detach"

Children of alcoholics have told HOT 1027 that sometimes the best course of action is to detach. “April is Alcohol Awareness month” and we’re examining the impact of the disease and more importantly the help that’s available to anyone wanting to make a change. HOT 1027’s Tara Penny has more…

26 Apr 2 min

Pour Decisions : Episode 10 : "The eyes are the early warning system"

Children of alcoholics have told HOT 1027 News they can tell whether their parents have had a drink just by looking in their eyes. “April is Alcohol Awareness month” and we’re examining the impact of the disease - and more importantly the help that’s available to anyone wanting to make…

26 Apr 2 min

Pour Decisions : Episode 9 " It was hard to give the mother role back to Mum"

Children who’ve grown up with alcoholics are warning the long term effects of the trauma show up later in life. April is “Alcohol Awareness month” so we’re looking at the disease , it’s impact and most importantly where to find help. HOT 1027’s Tara Penny has more…

25 Apr 2 min