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A hardworking father is getting the surgery he needs to save his sight, vulnerable children and GBV survivors are receiving crucial support and a beloved dog will have life-changing surgery — all thanks to the generosity of HOT1027 listeners. It’s been another rewarding week making a meaningful difference with Hot Cares here on HOT1027 to the tune of R215 000. HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look...

Alongside the railway line between Mapleton and Glenroy stations near Alberton, stands a lonely memorial stone in the veld. Its inscription, written in four South African languages, commemorates the deaths of 22 black South Africans 99 years ago — but offers few clues about who they were or how they died. HOT1027's Al Prodgers went searching for the story behind the stone...

If you’re missing a South African presence at the FIFA World Cup, you might want to switch over to Wimbledon — where one of our brightest tennis stars is chasing more silverware. Kgothatso “KG” Montjane is hoping to reclaim her women’s wheelchair doubles title — and perhaps add the singles trophy to her collection. HOT1027’s Al Prodgers takes a look...

Today, Huey Lewis turns 76. With more than 30 million albums sold, a string of 1980s hits and a career forever linked to Back to the Future, Huey Lewis continues to prove that authenticity never goes out of style. HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look...

Every family here in South Africa has been touched by addiction in some way. Over the past month, we've heard stories of children entering rehabilitation before they've even started high school, parents watching helplessly as addiction tears families apart, treatment centres stretched beyond capacity and criminal syndicates making billions of rand's from South Africa's drug trade. And as our serie...

When someone enters rehab, the focus is usually on the addict. But experts say addiction doesn't just damage one person. It leaves scars on entire families. HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look...

A Joburg pupil recovering from addiction says rehab taught her that everyone deserves a second chance. After trauma, addiction and dropping out of school, Sihle believed her future had disappeared. But today, she's eight months sober — and dreaming of becoming a psychologist. HOT1027's Tara Penny has the story...

One of the most heartbreaking realities of addiction is that many people who need help simply don't believe they have a problem. So what can families do when a loved one refuses treatment? HOT1027's Tara Penny reports...

For families living with addiction, helping a loved one often feels like the only compassionate thing to do. But addiction specialists are warning that, despite the best intentions, some forms of help can actually keep addiction alive. HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look...

Addiction doesn't usually begin with a dramatic collapse. It often starts with small changes that are easy to explain away. And according to addiction specialists, one warning sign stands above all the others. HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look...

A blind matric pupil is getting the specialist technology she needs to complete her studies a former police captain is receiving support after life-saving surgery and vulnerable animals are staying warm this winter - thanks to the generosity of HOT1027 listeners. It's been another rewarding week making a meaningful difference through Hot Cares here on HOT1027 to the tune of R173 000. HOT1027's Tar...

Today is "International Day Against Drug Abuse” and a Joburg teenager is celebrating an important milestone...Three months sober. And he says his addiction journey began with something many young people see as harmless. HOT1027's Tara Penny reports...

Experts say one of the biggest mistakes families can make is believing addiction is the only problem. Because for many people entering treatment, substance abuse is only one part of a much bigger picture. HOT1027's Tara Penny reports...

One of the questions families ask most often is also one of the most painful. If addiction is causing so much damage, why can't a person just stop? HOT1027's Tara Penny reports...

Today would have been the 63rd birthday of one of Pop music’s most gifted stars. From Wham!'s carefree optimism to the soul-baring honesty of "Faith", "Fast Love" and "Careless Whisper", George Michael sold more than 100 million records. But behind the fame was a man searching for acceptance, purpose and freedom. HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look...

A recovering heroin addict - who once lived inside an electricity box here in Northriding - has told HOT1027 News she had completely given up on life before a stranger stopped at a traffic light and offered to help. Today, on the eve of "International Drug Addiction Awareness Day", she's eight years clean and helping other addicts rebuild their lives. HOT1027's Tara Penny has more...

Addiction has the power to destroy relationships, careers and families. But experts say sobriety is possible — and sometimes all it takes - is one decision to change the course of a life. Ahead of "Drug Addiction Awareness day" later on this week, we're looking at the crisis in our country — along with the hope of recovery. HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look...

When South Africans think about addiction, they often picture the person using the drugs. But behind every packet of cocaine, every hit of crystal meth and every bag of heroin is a vast criminal network making billions of rands - while profiting off human misery. HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look...

For many South African families, admitting there's an addiction problem is only the first hurdle. The next is finding treatment they can actually afford. HOT1027's Tara Penny reports...

A Sandton mother whose son battled addiction for almost two decades has written a book about her family's ordeal in the hope of helping others. For every person battling addiction, there are often parents, partners and siblings fighting battles of their own. HOT1027's Tara Penny reports...

Many South Africans see dagga as harmless. But addiction specialists are warning that today's cannabis is not the same substance many adults remember from their youth. HOT1027's Tara Penny reports...

Today, one of the greatest songwriters of the modern era turns 77. From "Easy" and "Three Times a Lady" with the Commodores to solo classics like "Hello", and "All Night Long", Lionel Richie has sold more than 100 million records while writing the soundtrack to countless romances, weddings and celebrations. HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look...

A 14-year-old girl will finally get the eye surgery she needs to save her sight, a young law student can continue pursuing his degree, and animal shelters have had their food stocks replenished - thanks to the generosity of HOT1027 listeners. It's been another rewarding week of making a meaningful difference through Hot Cares here on Hot1027 to the tune of R93 000. HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more...

Today, Paula Abdul turns 64. Long before she became the warm-hearted judge on American Idol, she was one of the biggest pop stars on the planet — a dancer, a choreographer and singer who racked up six number-one hits and helped define the sound and style of the late 1980's. HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look...

Families living with addiction often find themselves trapped in a cycle of fear, guilt and uncertainty. And while many believe they have no choice but to wait for a loved one to seek help, experts say that's one of the biggest myths surrounding addiction. HOT1027's Tara Penny reports...