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Markets Guest: David Shapiro - Otto1890

Entrepreneurs Topic: Why funding alone won’t close South Africa’s small business ‘bankability gap’ Guest: Grant Prince, Fetola

Expert Topic: Richest 1% own more than half of SA’s wealth, Oxfam Guest: Lerato Moiloa: Communications officer, Oxfam SA

Money Monday Topic: Why older South Africans are becoming easier targets for digital fraud Guest: Christopher Boxall, FNB

HOT TOPIC Topic: What the PetroSA problems mean for the fuel you put in your car – Guest: Bobby Ramagwede, Automobile Association of South Africa

Two young children recovering from a devastating shack fire are getting help reaching their medical appointments, a dementia home is being made safer and teachers caring for some of Joburg’s youngest children are getting vital training — all thanks to the kindness of HOT1027 listeners. It’s been another rewarding week making a meaningful difference through HOT Cares here on HOT1027 to the tune of...

Today marks the 75th birthday of a musician who's spent his career refusing to stand still. Sting went from school teacher to front-man of The Police — before walking away from one of the biggest bands in the world, at the height of its success. HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look...

An innocent birthday shout-out leaves Ursula Chikane red-faced — and trusting JT with her secret only makes things worse! Listen as HOT 102.7 Breakfast replays the moment that has everyone cracking up.

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

Today marks the 75th birthday of a musician who's spent his career refusing to stand still. Sting went from school teacher to front-man of The Police — before walking away from one of the biggest bands in the world, at the height of its success. HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look...

Markets Guest: Simon Brown - JustOnelap

Expert Topic: Fruit exports are booming, but SA farmers aren’t necessarily cashing in - Guest: Zama Sangweni: Agricultural economist, Absa AgriBusiness

Expert Topic: Why OR Tambo’s quietest hours could be worth millions - Aaron Munetsi: CEO, Airlines Association of Southern Africa

Expert Topic: Can legacy car brands survive the industry's biggest disruption in a century? Guest: Grant Locke and he is the Managing Director at Volvo Car South Africa.

HOT TOPIC Topic: The GLP-1 Effect on Fashion Retail Guest: James Townsend, CEO of Pattern

With Simon unprepared, Parky grabs the mic and takes on a Rick Springfield classic. It’s a close call — listen and decide whether the Breakfast team got the verdict right!

Could comparing your life to others be stealing your happiness? Reverend Shona shares a little snail’s big lesson about gratitude, connection and the blessings we overlook.

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

This month marks 40 years since M-Net first flickered onto South African television screens. The pay-tv channel launched in October 1986 — bringing with it decoders, movies without ad breaks, something called “Open Time" and a group of continuity presenters who became almost as famous as the programmes they introduced. It was also a very different era of television — before streaming, binge-watchi...

Markets Guest: Faheema Adia -Momentum Securities

Expert Topic: Is money stress pushing employees to leave their jobs? Guest: Alex Cook — Founder and CEO of Wealthbit

Expert Topic: What does it take to rebuild after losing the business empire you spent decades creating? Guest: Barry Philip Lok — Founder of William Tell

Expert Topic: Is the braai becoming more affordable as meat inflation eases? Guest: Andrew Fulton - Eighty 20

HOT TOPIC Topic: Liquor traders back tougher enforcement as government targets alcohol-related GBV Guest: Lucky Ntimane, Convenor of National Liquor Traders