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Today would have been Amy Winehouse’s 43rd birthday. With the beehive, the tattoos and that extraordinary voice, she looked and sounded like nobody else. But behind the tabloid headlines was a gifted songwriter who turned heartbreak into some of the most brutally honest music of her generation. HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look...

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Seventeen-year-old Chevon is facing end-stage kidney disease and a life-changing journey towards a transplant, far from her family’s home in Gqeberha. Hot Cares is providing up to R22,000 towards accommodation in Cape Town, allowing her mother to remain close during this critical stage of her treatment. Hot Cares

South Africa’s 43–28 win over the All Blacks sealed a sensational series victory, but Blades, “Naas”, Divvy, Stranners and company have their own way of breaking it all down. From six tries and American confusion to wildly questionable analysis, it’s the Baltimore aftermath in Rugby’s Greatest Commentary, loudly brought to you by ZarBet.

With the Springboks and All Blacks ready for the final showdown in their greatest rivalry tour, Blades, “Naas”, Divvy, Stranners and company check in from America. Expect wild predictions, even wilder metaphors and very little useful analysis in Rugby’s Greatest Commentary, loudly brought to you by ZarBet.

For those stuck in the car, in stuuupid traffic... HOT 1027 Drive with Ian F presents... the Department of Stupid Games. Have fun with us!

For those stuck in the car, in stuuupid traffic... HOT 1027 Drive with Ian F presents... the Department of Stupid Games. Have fun with us!

Markets Alyssa Viljoen -Merchant West Investments

Expert Topic:The match-day rituals South Africans believe help the Springboks win Guest: Katherine Madley, Chief Marketing Officer at Pick n Pay

HOT TOPIC Topic:Engineering loses its place as South Africa’s most in-demand skill Guest: Marisa Jacobs, Managing Director of Xpatweb

Expert Topic: Transnet is making money again – but has it really turned the corner? Guest: Michelle Phillips, Group chief executive, Transnet

Expert Topic:South Africans are shopping more carefully as the cost of living bites Guest: Lané Klopper - Consumer Panel Services Lead at NielsenIQ South Africa

This week he takes on the mighty Tom Jones and “Delilah” — and with his Hit the Spot track record already under serious scrutiny, there’s plenty riding on this one. 😬 Does he nail the lyrics and timing… or does it all fall apart when the music disappears? 😂

HOT 1027 BREAKFAST On 102.7FM, DStv audio channel 822, and streaming all over the world on www.hot1027.co.za. Weekdays 06H00-09H00

Reverend Shona explores how self-awareness, self-control and empathy can help us strengthen our emotional intelligence. From managing emotions under pressure to truly listening to others, she shares practical ways to build better relationships at work and in life.

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day — and SADAG says one of the biggest obstacles to preventing suicide may be our discomfort talking about it. For generations, suicide has been surrounded by silence, shame and stigma — leaving many of us unsure WHAT to say when we're worried about someone we love. But mental health experts say we don't need the perfect words — and simply starting a conversation...

South Africans who've lost someone to suicide are being encouraged to light a candle at 7 o'clock tonight — as part of a nationwide moment of remembrance. The South African Depression and Anxiety Group says grief after a suicide can be particularly lonely — with stigma sometimes making families reluctant to even talk about the person they've lost. On World Suicide Prevention Day, SADAG wants those...

Expert Topic: How divorce and lost wills can derail your estate plans Guest: Alison de Jesus, In-House Attorney at BDO Wealth

Markets Richard Henwood - Portfolio Manager and Investment Analyst at Merchant West Investments

Expert Topic: New data shows SA needs 8.8 million more members to change medical aid maths Guest: Thoneshan Naidoo: CEO, Health Funders Association

Expert Topic: ACSA on the business of rebuilding SA’s airports Guest: Luzuko Mbotya: CFO, ACSA

HOT TOPIC Topic: Understanding the true cost of illicit trade in South Africa? Guest: Neo Momodu, the Executive for Legal, Regulatory, and Stakeholder Engagement -Consumer Goods Council of South Africa

Simon walked into the studio with a confession — and it wasn’t quite what Parky and Bunny were expecting. After all his CrossFit bravado, he’s been peer-pressured into taking on the Deadly Dozen… and the team is absolutely not letting him live it down.

HOT 1027 BREAKFAST On 102.7FM, DStv audio channel 822, and streaming all over the world on www.hot1027.co.za. Weekdays 06H00-09H00

With the Springboks and All Blacks preparing to take their legendary rivalry to Baltimore, HOT 102.7 Breakfast makes a special midweek call to “Naas” in the USA. From airport arrivals and boerewors to American waves, late kick-offs and some highly questionable match-day advice, it’s another completely unofficial update in Rugby’s Greatest Commentary, loudly brought to you by ZarBet.