Duncan will soon hear everything in class thanks to Hot Cares Christmas 🎄

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A 14 year old pupil will soon be able to hear every word in class, thanks to the generosity of HOT1027 listeners.

Duncan has been battling with his hearing since he was 5 months old and he’s had over 20 operations already.

He suffers from a condition called "cholesteatoma" , which has lead to serious hearing loss.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more from Pretoria...
7 Dec 2023 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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