x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS

From the top of K2 to the dusty trails left behind by Heritage series Land Rovers across Africa, the Hot1027 news team is hard at work unearthing the gems among us who are colouring outside the lines and beating the odds. We have a knack for finding the everyday heroes who are making a difference and cutting through red tape... These outstanding stories rarely get the attention they deserve because they"re not considered "Breaking News". That"s why we"re "Not Breaking News".

news entertainment news

All Episodes

1:56

Five Years Later: Lessons, Loss and Life After Lockdown

HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS ·

2025/03/27

This time 5 years ago, our country was thrown into unchartered territory when the Covid lockdown officially took effect. HOT1027's Gareth Edwards takes a look...

en

1:55

The Annapurna Ascent: Episode 4 : Settling into base...

HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS ·

2025/03/26

The Two South Africans aiming to plant our national flag on Annapurna are now adjusting to the altitude at base camp.Warren Eva and John Black raised over R180 000 for malnourished children during their historic K2 summit. Now, they’re hoping to raise even more on one of the world’s deadliest peaks. HOT1027’s Tara Penny is tracking their journey...

en

1:51

More nominations for HOT1027 in New York

HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS ·

2025/03/25

HOT 1027 is once again making waves on the international stage.For the third year in a row, we've been short-listed for for accolades at the prestigious New York Festivals Radio Awards. HOT 1027's Simon Marks has more from the U.S...

en

2:01

HOT1027 Brings Back the Glitz with Swingin’ Las Vegas...

HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS ·

2025/03/24

Get ready for a nostalgic rewind as the golden era of Vegas lights up the stage at Montecasino. Backed by the powerhouse 18-piece Johannesburg Big Band, Swingin’ Las Vegas makes its return this May — proudly powered by HOT1027. HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more…

en

2:11

Hit After Hit: Sting Leaves SA in awe of his timeless...

HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS ·

2025/03/23

Thousands of Sting fans packed the SunBet Arena in Gauteng last night to experience first-hand why his music still resonates after all these decades.The Pretoria stop of Stings 3.0 tour was another Big Concerts event – proudly powered by HOT1027. HOT1027’s Tara Penny was there...

en

3:40

Hot Cares weekly roundup: School fees, backup power...

HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS ·

2025/03/21

A safe house caring for trafficked children will be getting help with school fees , two people will soon be able to see again and homes caring for the vulnerable now have reliable access to power - thanks to HOT1027 listeners. We've had another busy week here at HOT1027 making a meaningful difference with Hot Cares and our partners to the tune of R388 000. HOT1027's Tara Penny has more...

en

2:21

The Annapurna Ascent: Episode 3: "We understand the...

HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS ·

2025/03/21

Seven weeks of danger, endurance, and determination lie ahead as two South Africans attempt to plant our national flag on Annapurna - the world’s 10th highest mountain - for the first time. Warren Eva and John Black have touched down in Nepal as they start this daring expedition to raise funds for a charity feeding malnourished children. HOT1027’s Tara Penny is tracking their journey... Facebook page

en

2:08

The Annepurna Ascent: Episode 2: "We're hoping to...

HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS ·

2025/03/21

Two South Africans are using their climb up Annapurna to raise funds for a charity that feeds malnourished children.John Black and Warren Eva have landed in Nepal, aiming to become the first South Africans to summit the world’s 10th highest mountain — and they’re doing it without supplemental oxygen. HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more...

en

2:22

The Annapurna Ascent: Episode 1 : "It starts with the...

HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS ·

2025/03/20

The two men who planted the first South African flag on K2 are setting off on their next daring expedition.This time 43-year-old Warren Eva and 45-year-old John Black are hoping to become the first South Africans to summit Annapurna – and they’ll be taking HOT1027 listeners along for the climb. Hot1027’s Tara Penny has more… Facebook page

en

3:38

Hot Cares weekly roundup: New shoes for little feet,...

HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS ·

2025/03/14

Dozens of school children are wearing brand new shoes, an abandoned puppy is getting the care she needs, and a group of volunteer firefighters will be getting life-saving equipment - thanks to the kindness of HOT 1027 listeners.We've had another wonderful week, making a meaningful difference with Hot Cares, here at HOT1027 - to the tune of R257 000. HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look...

en

2:34

St Patrick's Day: "What's the craic?"

HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS ·

2025/03/14

Joburgers are planning St Patrick’s Day celebrations this weekend.The world-renowned Irish holiday is coming up on the 17th of March, but many will be taking advantage of the weekend to don their brightest green, at the one time of the year when “we’re all just a wee bit Irish”… HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look …

en

2:12

Budget Battles: How the GNU’s Rejection of Tax Hikes...

HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS ·

2025/03/10

With just a day to go before the revised budget is presented, we're all waiting to hear how government plans to plug its revenue gap. South Africa’s budget process was derailed last month when members of the Government of National Unity, rejected an initial proposal from the Finance Minister that included a two percent VAT increase. HOT 1027's Natasha Thorp takes a look...

en

3:21

Hot Cares weekly roundup: A safe place for goats, a...

HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS ·

2025/03/07

25 rescued goats will be getting the help they need, a woman will be able to leave the house for the first time in ages and a baby boy will be able to develop properly, thanks to the kindness of HOT1027 listeners and our partners.We spent R144 000 this week making a meaningful and life-changing difference. HOT1027's Mathapelo Moloi takes a look ...

en

2:00

Robot Wars: HOT1027 listeners are noticing a slight...

HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS ·

2025/03/07

Motorists have noticed a slight improvement in their commute, with a few more traffic lights actually working, and more pointsmen deployed to certain intersections. It's been a busy week on the traffic light front, with the President telling the city to sort out the crisis before the G20 visitors arrive in November. The Johannesburg Roads Agency has also committed to a deadline for phase one of repairs . HOT1027's Tara Penny has more …

en

2:05

Joburg Boudoir Shoots: The Power of Being Seen

HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS ·

2025/03/07

Photographers here in Joburg have told HOT 1027 that the art of "boudoir photography" is growing here, with more women signing up for a photo shoot. Boudoir photography is often seen as glamorous or even risqué - but for many it’s something far more powerful - a way to heal, reclaim confidence, and rediscover themselves after trauma. HOT 1027's Natasha Thorp takes a look...

en

2:11

Robot Wars: Episode 11: The JRA commits to a deadline

HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS ·

2025/03/07

The Johannesburg Roads Agency has committed to repairing traffic lights at 17 main intersections by the end of this month. We’ve spent the week examining Joburg’s traffic light crisis – along with the economic impact on taxpayers – while trying to get officials to commit to deadlines to solve the problem. HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more …..

en

2:05

Robot Wars: Episode 10: "The dangers of getting used...

HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS ·

2025/03/06

In the absence of working traffic lights across Joburg, motorists have told HOT1027 News they're so used to this strange reality, that they've accidentally driven through a red robot or stopped at a green light.Government insists it is working to solve the crisis but taxpayers are not seeing much action on our roads. HOT1027's Tara Penny has more ...

en

2:10

Robot Wars: Episode 9: "Investor confidence is on the...

HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS ·

2025/03/06

The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry is warning Joburg’s traffic light crisis is costing our economy a fortune in lost productivity - while putting investor confidence on the line. For months now, Joburg drivers and visitors to our city have had to put up with nightmare congestion in the absence of working traffic lights. Hot1027’s Tara Penny has more …

en

1:41

Beneath the Surface: Episode 2: "The earlier the better"

HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS ·

2025/03/05

As we put Endometriosis under the spotlight, women and girls are being urged to visit their gynecologists' if they have any of the symptoms.It's ''Endometriosis Awareness Week" and HOT1027 News is looking at the condition - which affects 1 in 10 women across the globe - and sadly, it’s often misdiagnosed. HOT1027's Ahmed Kajee takes a look …

en

2:37

Robot Wars: Episode 8: The private sector shouldn't...

HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS ·

2025/03/05

While government has roped in many businesses to manage our traffic light crisis, taxpayers are warning we run the risk of outsourcing the state’s responsibility to the private sector. Business is doing much of the heavy lifting in trying to mitigate the effects of non-functioning traffic lights by funding pointsmen and protecting key infrastructure through the so-called ''Adopt a robot programme". HOT1027's , Tara Penny takes a look …

en

346 results

Similar Podcasts

Expres Ráno

Expres FM

PBS News Hour - Full Show

PBS News

CD Voice

China Daily

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

Noa Levi

Jeffrey Epstein: The Coverup Chronicles

Bobby Capucci