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Ali Campbell turns 67 today. From Birmingham to the world, his band UB40 helped turn reggae into pop history with Ali’s voice right at the centre of it. HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look...

A deaf teenager is getting the hearing support he desperately needs, a young kidney patient can now move forward with life-saving surgery, and hundreds of children will be walking into school with brand-new shoes — all thanks to the incredible generosity of HOT1027 listeners. It's been another rewarding week here at HOT1027 making a meaningful difference to the tune of R180 000. HOT1027's Tara Pen...

Ahead of Valentine's Day, HOT 1027 News is celebrating a little old-school love - the kind that literally lasts a lifetime. We sat down with a Johannesburg couple preparing to mark an incredible milestone - their 70th wedding anniversary. HOT1027's Mathapelo Moloi has the story...

HOT1027 is helping lead radio’s next big leap — and it’s happening right here in Johannesburg. On World Radio Day, HOT1027 has officially joined South Africa’s "Digital Radio Mondiale" — or DRM FM trial - becoming one of the pioneers testing what could be the future of broadcasting. HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look...

Today marks the 52nd birthday of one of Britain’s most successful - and complicated - pop stars, Robbie Williams. Williams now holds the record for the most number-one albums by a solo artist in UK chart history. But behind the bravado of a showman is a story of insecurity, addiction, and perspective. HOT1027’s Natasha Thorp takes a look...

It’s one of Joburg’s toughest races — a brutal 21-kilometre test of endurance, grit and sheer will. This weekend’s Pirates 21K – powered by Medshield will send thousands of runners up Northcliff Hill. But for one man, ONCE just isn’t enough. HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more…

Joburg runners are getting ready to test their legs – and their lungs – at one of the city’s toughest and most loved races this weekend. The Pirates 21K – powered by Medshield is back, bigger than ever, promising brutal hills, unbeatable views and a one-of-a-kind party at the top. HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look…

Today is Internet Safety Day, when South Africa and the world tries to promote safer and smarter online use. Here in our country the stats show that about 43% of children have been exposed to violent or inappropriate content online and nearly a quarter of teens report being targeted by cyberbullies. It's a stark reminder that smart tech and safe choices matter now more than ever. HOT1027's Gareth...

A powerful new student production is on stage in Joburg this week— asking tough questions about masculinity, identity, and the emotional baggage men are taught to carry. "The 8th Bag" was created by young performers from Wits - who’ve turned a class assignment into a deeply personal production - that will be on stage at the Joburg Theatre for 4 shows this week. HOT1027’s Tara Penny caught up with...

Today would have been Bob Marley's 81st birthday. The reggae legend's music, carried messages of peace, resistance and change around the world. But behind Marley's unmistakable voice and global success was a far more complex man. HOT1027’s Natasha Thorp takes a look ...

A five-year-old boy fighting cancer is getting the nutrition he needs to keep going, flood-hit anti-poaching dogs in the Kruger are back on the frontline and a mother caring for her disabled son is getting support... 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 R384 000. HOT1027'...

He gave the world one of the most recognisable pop songs of all time — and then walked away from fame at its peak. And today, Rick Astley turns 60 after conquering the charts, surviving the pop machine, and finding a second life - decades after the song that took over the airwaves. HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look...

A young boy with cerebral palsy is getting the wheelchair support he desperately needs, a determined student is starting varsity with the right tools to succeed, and a Johannesburg mom living with a disability will soon regain her independence — all thanks to the kindness of HOT1027 listeners. It’s been another rewarding week with Hot Cares here on HOT1027 making a meaningful difference to the tun...

As the music industry gears up for the Grammy Awards this weekend, South Africans will be cheering on homegrown stars like Tyla and Trevor Noah. But 60 years ago, it was Miriam Makeba who became the first South African to win a Grammy — at a time when her own country wasn’t even allowed to hear her music. HOT1027’s Al Prodgers has the story...

Today, Phil Collins turns 75 — the drummer who became one of the biggest voices in pop and rock, first with Genesis, then on his own. From "In The Air Tonight" to "Against All Odds" and "Another Day In Paradise", he sound-tracked an era — in an incredible career that all started with two sticks and the courage to take a leap. HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look...

Liverpool’s Anfield Stadium is home to one of football’s most famous stands — The Kop. Its name comes from a hill in KwaZulu-Natal where the Battle of Spion Kop was fought on this day back in 1900, during the Anglo-Boer War. What makes that battlefield remarkable is not just the bloodshed — but who was there. HOT1027’s Al Prodgers reports...

A little boy is getting the vital splints he needs, ten families have been given a helping hand with school fees and a Joburg mom will soon be able to hear properly - all thanks to the kindness of HOT1027 listeners. It's been rewarding week making a meaningful difference with Hot Cares here on HOT1027 - to the tune of R505 000. HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look...

A young boy who survived a devastating bout of meningitis is getting much-needed support — thanks to HOT1027 listeners and our friends at Silverstar Pays It Forward. MJ contracted pneumococcal meningitis at the end of 2023 and spent three months in hospital, before being discharged with secondary complications. HOT1027’s Tara Penny reports...

A once-in-a-lifetime sailing adventure has left Cape Town — crossing the Atlantic not just for the thrill of it, but to change lives. South African critical care paramedic Jake Brinkley - is sailing alongside his father, as they turn a lifelong dream into a mission for autism awareness. HOT1027’s Tara Penny has the story…

Every year on the 3rd of January, at exactly 9pm, fans of J.R.R. Tolkien raise a glass and toast “The Professor!” — honouring the Oxford academic who gave the world The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. But this quintessentially English writer was, in fact, born in the Free State. HOT1027’s Al Prodgers reports…

Driving through Yeoville can be an assault on the senses - cars, taxis and pedestrians all vying for space...and that’s only on the pavement. But if you need a break from the stress in the New Year, you can duck into the Yeoville Public Library at 51 Raleigh Street. It’s a haven of quiet and books. Plus there’s a fascinating connection to Johannesburg's heritage. The building was originally a tram...

With many spending the festive season at the coast in KZN , some will be passing through Ladysmith — a town with one of the strangest Christmas stories in wartime history. HOT1027’s Al Prodgers takes a look ...

A Johannesburg teenager has raised thousands of rands to give seriously ill children a Christmas to remember. Fourteen-year-old Olivia Busfy from Steyn City was inspired after hearing about "Marang House" here on HOT1027 — when Hot Cares and our friends at Jet Ubunye delivered a van-load of new clothes and educational toys to children undergoing long-term medical treatment. Marang House, in Roosev...

If you ever take a drive through Vereeniging, you’ll find the usual landmarks — the Peace Monument, the Sharpeville Monument - reminders of more recent chapters in our history. But tucked away nearby lies something far older, far quieter, and now at risk of being lost forever — it's a site that may date back a thousand years : "The Redan Rock Engravings". HOT1027’s Al Prodgers has more...

Disabled children are moving safely again, vulnerable seniors have vital hygiene supplies, and a hardworking woman will soon be able to see — all thanks to HOT1027 listeners. It’s been another rewarding week making a meaningful difference with Hot Cares here on HOT1027 — to the tune of R176 200. HOT1027’s Tara Penny reports…