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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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Hot Cares Weekly Roundup: Joy for kids, hope for vultures & comfort for a church

From protecting endangered vultures, to bringing joy to children battling serious illness, and even giving a local church a brand-new floor — it’s been another rewarding week with Hot Cares here on HOT1027. Thanks to HOT1027 listeners, more than R160,000 has gone into making a meaningful difference. HOT1027's Natasha Thorp…
29 Aug 2025 2 min

Saving the Baby Savers: Episode 8: "The theory doesn't line up with reality"

Parents who've adopted children in Joburg say they often pray for the biological mothers - who had nowhere else to turn. Many of those desperate women safely relinquished their babies through ''Door of Hope'' — an NGO that’s been using “Baby Savers" : secure metal boxes built into crisis centres…
29 Aug 2025 2 min

Saving the Baby Savers: Episode 7: "Shutting them down makes no sense"

Parents who’ve adopted children here in Joburg are pleading with government not to shut down “Baby Savers” — but to focus instead on the many social crises facing women. The social development department is trying to revoke “Door of Hope’s” registration over its use of Baby Savers – which are…
29 Aug 2025 2 min

The legend of "Spitfire Le Roux" who vanished on this day 81 years ago

Gauteng has produced its share of global icons — but some heroes have slipped through the cracks of history. One such man, born in Heidelberg, may have helped change the course of World War Two without ever knowing it, and he vanished on this day exactly 81 years ago. HOT1027’s…
29 Aug 2025 2 min

Saving the Baby Savers: Episode 6: "We can't imagine life without her"

A Joburg couple who adopted their daughter from Door of Hope say they cannot imagine their lives without her. The social development department is trying to revoke Door of Hope’s registration - over its use of Baby Savers. Baby Savers are stainless steel boxes built into the walls of churches,…
28 Aug 2025 2 min

Saving the Baby Savers: Episode 3: "We are failing women at every level"

With thousands of babies abandoned in South Africa every year, the lack of support for desperate mothers is under the spotlight — as the fight to keep "Baby Savers" open heads to the constitutional court. Our social development department has ordered these life saving devices be shut down and it's…
26 Aug 2025 1 min

Saving the Baby Savers: Episode 2 : "Government's argument is disingenuous"

With baby abandonment showing no sign of slowing in Gauteng, the High Court is being asked to give a lifeline to Door of Hope – an organisation that’s been caring for vulnerable infants for more than two decades. The Department of Social Development wants to revoke its registration because it…
25 Aug 2025 2 min

Saving the Baby Savers : Episode 1: The legal fight for survival

An organisation that’s cared for abandoned babies in Gauteng for more than 25 years is in the High Court this morning – fighting for its survival. Door of Hope is fighting for it’s right to exist – after the Department of Social development tried to revoke its registration… over it’s…
25 Aug 2025 2 min

Hot Cares Weekly Roundup: Power, Hope & Safety Delivered

A protective work centre for the disabled is getting a much need upgrade, a Gauteng orphanage now has electricity all year round and a cancer survivor will be able to breathe easier - thanks to the kindness of HOT1027 listeners. It's been another rewarding week making a meaningful difference with…
22 Aug 2025 2 min

The rich history behind the Witkoppen Clinic

If you’ve driven down Winnie Mandela Drive in Fourways, you might have passed a medical landmark without even realising it. The Witkoppen clinic" boasts a rich history of triumph during apartheid, with our very own "Florence Nightingale" at it's centre. HOT1027’s Al Prodgers has the story…
18 Aug 2025 1 min

Lord of the Dance: A thunderous standing ovation on opening night

The cast of Lord of the Dance say bringing the iconic show to South Africa is a dream come true. They earned a thunderous standing ovation on opening night in Cape Town — where audiences were swept up in a dazzling Irish dance spectacular. HOT1027’s Tara Penny was there…
15 Aug 2025 2 min

Women Under Pressure: Chasing the new thin

As South Africa marks Women’s Month, experts are warning of a growing "well-being" crisis. According to the World Health Organisation, up to 84% of females say, they're unhappy with their bodies. Now, the rise of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, combined with the relentless influence of social media is adding new…
13 Aug 2025 2 min

The Letdown: Episode 6: Saving tiny lives. The big impact of donor milk

"Exclusive breastfeeding" rates in South Africa have dropped to just 22% — well below global targets — and a growing concern as child malnutrition rises. But in neonatal wards across Gauteng, donor milk banks are helping bridge the gap — collecting and distributing breast milk to feed the tiniest and…
8 Aug 2025 2 min

An all-female racing showdown for Women's Day

In a first for motorsport on the continent , Zwartkops Raceway will be hosting an all-female showdown for Women's Day tomorrow. The unique event is putting women front and centre — celebrating the trailblazers, pit-lane pros, and the female drivers who keep the wheels turning in South African motorsport. HOT1027's…
8 Aug 2025 2 min

The Letdown: Episode 5: Breastfeeding on the clock. The working mom's dilemma

As we mark Breastfeeding Awareness Week, we’re looking at the challenges many moms face when they return to work — and how pressure, poor support, and ignored workplace protections, often make breastfeeding harder than it should be. When it comes to breastfeeding and work — healthcare experts say what moms…
7 Aug 2025 2 min

The Letdown: Episode 4: Empowered to breastfeed. The right support matters

Breastfeeding is often seen as instinctive — but for many moms, the real surprise is how overwhelming it can feel once baby arrives. It's Breastfeeding Awareness Week, and HOT 1027’s Natasha Thorp looks at how better preparation and the right kind of support can change everything, and why moms shouldn’t…
6 Aug 2025 2 min

The Letdown: Episode 3: Beyond the bottle. Bonding in any form

Feeding your baby is one of the most personal — and pressured — parts of becoming a parent and when breastfeeding doesn’t go to plan, many moms are left feeling like they’ve failed. It's world Breastfeeding Awareness Week and HOT 1027’s Natasha Thorp, speaks to a child development expert who…
5 Aug 2025 2 min
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