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Addiction affects millions of South Africans. Yet for many people, asking for help remains one of the hardest steps to take and experts are warning stigma is keeping so many families trapped in silence. In the lead-up to "Drug Addiction Awareness Day", we're looking at substance abuse from every possible angle and roping in the experts all around Gauteng. HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look…

South Africa's drug crisis is increasingly targeting children. At a rehabilitation centre in Northriding, youngsters as young as 10 are being treated for addictions to substances ranging from dagga and crystal meth to nyaope and drug-laced cough syrup. And with a waiting list almost as long as the number of beds available, social workers are warning the problem is far bigger than most South Africa...

Markets Guest: Viv Govender - Rand Swiss

MoneyMonday Topic: How the Fifa World Cup is fuelling a collectibles boom Guest: Glenn Ambrose: Country manager, ZURU

Entrepreneurs Topic: How Loop is using AI to simplify transport payments in Africa Guest: Imtiyaaz Riley: CEO of Loop

Expert Topic: Are we preparing young people for work – or just for job interviews? Guest: Jeni-Anne Campbell, founder of The Good Businesswoman

Hot Topic Topic: How a potential Middle East peace deal could reshape the global economy Guest: Dr Azar Jammine: Chief economist, Econometrix

Rev Shona reflects on the call to put faith into action by showing love, grace and generosity to those around us. Through scripture and everyday examples, she explores how small acts of kindness can help us “walk the talk” and share God’s love with everyone we meet.

If you think addiction is something that only affects other families, think again. Experts are warning every South African household has been touched by substance abuse in some way — whether it's alcohol, prescription medication or illegal drugs. HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look at the scale of the crisis in our country’s addiction crisis…

On this day back in 1979, Johannesburg recorded its coldest official temperature ever — a bone-chilling minus 8.2 degrees Celsius! HOT1027's Al Prodgers has the cold facts...

A Johannesburg ultra-runner is taking on one of the most ambitious challenges in South African running history — to prove that no matter how many times life knocks you down, you can always get back up. Donovan Shirley from the Pirates Running Club is attempting what he's calling "A Double Comrades Marathon". HOT102.7's Myron Naicker reports...

Hundreds of rescued animals will benefit from critical support, Vulnerable children are safer - thanks to new emergency equipment ...and a terminally ill girl - will finally see the ocean for the very first time — all thanks to the kindness of HOT1027 listeners. It's been another rewarding week... of making a meaningful difference ...with Hot Cares here on HOT1027 – to the tune of 125-thousand ran...