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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".

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2:17

Robot Wars: Episode 7: Will insurance pay out?

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2025/03/05

With unqualified vagrants directing traffic illegally across Joburg, we’re all being urged to check our insurance policies to find out if we’re covered in the event of an accident .The Gauteng traffic department insists it is working to resolve our robot crisis, but in the meantime, we’re at the mercy of these so-called traffic-preneurs. Hot1027’s Tara Penny takes a look …

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2:33

Robot Wars: Episode 6: Businesses are counting the costs

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2025/03/04

As we grapple with daily irritation over the lack of working traffic lights in Joburg, many residents are calculating the costs to their small businesses. Officials are blaming criminals for the hundreds of traffic lights that are still not working across our city, but taxpayers are fast running out of patience with this explanation. HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look ...

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1:52

Robot Wars: Episode 5: Parents are rethinking the...

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2025/03/04

Parents are voicing their frustration over Joburg’s traffic light crisis, which has turned the daily school run into an unnecessary test of endurance. While officials blame criminals for tampering with infrastructure and stealing copper, motorists are left to the mercy of vagrants – who are illegally directing traffic through intersections across the city. HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more …

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2:27

Robot Wars: Episode 4: Removing the...

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2025/03/04

With vagrants accused of tampering with our robots, Joburgers are asking why our government is allowing homeless people to direct traffic in the first place. Many of these so-called “traffic-preneurs” have made our unnecessary traffic crisis a bit more manageable- but the fact remains - they are not trained and they’re acting illegally. Hot1027’S Tara Penny takes a look …

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2:02

Beneath the Surface: Episode 1: The symptoms of...

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2025/03/03

As we mark Endometriosis Awareness Week, women who've been diagnosed with the condition are sharing the impact it's had on their lives.On average 1 in 10 women suffer from endometriosis and its one of the leading causes of infertility HOT1027's Ahmed Kajee takes a look ...

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2:41

Robot Wars: Episode 3: "This is no longer just a...

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2025/03/03

As hundreds of thousands of motorists battle through unnecessary congestion on Gauteng's roads, officials are warning our robot crisis is no longer ''just a traffic issue''. Government's failure to ensure we have working traffic lights is threatening investor confidence in our country while putting unnecessary economic strain on already burdened taxpayers. HOT1027's Tara Penny has more …

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2:20

Robot Wars Episode 2: "Traffic lights are at the...

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2025/03/03

As we battle through unnecessary traffic in Joburg, authorities say our traffic light crisis is at the centre of a thriving black market – dealing in copper, batteries and cash donations. For far too long , motorists have been battling through nightmare traffic jams, with untrained vagrants illegally directing cars across Johannesburg. HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more…

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1:53

Robot Wars: Episode 1: "A crisis of unimaginable...

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2025/03/03

Taxpayers are waiting for government to deliver on it’s many promises to solve our ongoing traffic light crisis. For months now, we’ve been at the mercy of vagrants directing us through intersections illegally – with very little tangible action from those paid to keep traffic moving here in Gauteng. HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look …

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2:43

Hot Cares weekly roundup : animals, sanitary towels &...

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2025/02/28

More than 100 vulnerable animals are getting the care they deserve, two disabled pupils are receiving specialised wheelchairs and a matric boy will soon be able to see clearly - all thanks to HOT1027 listeners. It's been another rewarding week here at HOT1027 , making a meaningful difference with Hot Cares and our partners - to the tune of R395 000. HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look....

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2:10

Gauteng potholes : Big on announcements but light on...

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2025/02/27

In the wake of Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi promising to fix potholes within 3 days of reporting them, many taxpayers are battling to get any answers about how this will actually be achieved.During his State of the Province Address earlier this week, Lesufi noted the major problems - we as motorists - face on our daily commute, including non-functioning traffic lights, and potholes. He says with help from the The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, they've managed to identify

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2:23

The premier calls on everyone in Gauteng to fix...

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2025/02/25

Gauteng residents are digesting the state of the province address – along with the premier’s call for collective effort from all of us to fix the myriad of problems standing in the way of progress.The suggestion is going down like a lead balloon though , given that we've been battling for years with issues like water shedding, deteriorating infrastructure, potholes and nonfunctioning traffic lights here in Gauteng. Delivering his State of the Province Address last night, Panyaza Lesufi summed up

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3:10

HOT1027 listeners & partners spend another week...

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2025/02/21

A bunny rescue center will be able to keep up with sterilizations , a safe haven in Brakpan is becoming self sustainable and a promising Wits student will be able to carry on with her studies - all because of the generous donations from HOT1027 listeners. Hot Cares here on Hot1027 and our partners have been making a meaningful difference this week , to the value of R175 000. HOT1027's Tara Penny has more…

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1:51

The fastest growing sport taking over Joburg

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2025/02/19

"Padel" has been described as the world's fastest growing sport - spanning 130 countries with nearly 30-million amateur players across the world.It's the "love-child" of tennis and squash, and if you haven't played it yet, you most probably know someone who has here in Joburg. HOT1027's Natasha Thorp takes a look...

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2:22

"Nostalgia in the living years" : Mike & The...

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2025/02/02

Thousands of HOT1027 listeners got to “look back while living the years” in Pretoria last night as Mike & The Mechanics took us on a thrilling trip down memory lane.It was another Big Concerts event – and it was proudly powered by HOT1027. HOT1027’s Tara Penny was there…..

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2:38

"It all started with a blazer": Unathi's remarkable...

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2025/01/31

A Hot Cares recipient who grabbed hold of every education lifeline we gave her is now in her final year of university, with dreams of one day becoming South Africa's Reserve Bank Governor.What started out as a humble request for a school blazer back in 2019 has evolved into an impressive story of dedication and resilience for Unathi Tong - and it’s all thanks to HOT1027 listeners. HOT 1027’s Tara Penny has more…

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2:36

Excitement is building ahead of the Pirates 21k

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2025/01/30

Thousands of Joburg runners are limbering up for the 47th edition of the Pirates 21k'' - Powered by Medshield. It's taking place on the 16th of February. It's the toughest half-marathon in Joburg with a rich history going all the way back to 1977. HOT1027's Tara Penny has more…. Pirates website

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3:02

My Fair Lady is coming to the Teatro

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2025/01/17

The cast of “My Fair Lady” is hard at work rehearsing ahead of opening night at Montecasino’s Teatro.The musical adaptation of George Bernard Shaw’s" timeless classic will be on stage in Joburg from the 25th of January until the 3rd of March. HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look…

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3:39

"Surviving the 2004 tsunami changed the way I see life"

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2024/12/27

The world has marked the 20th anniversary of the deadliest tsunami in history.On the 26th of December 2004, the Indian Ocean tsunami struck 14 countries, claiming nearly 230 thousand lives. Two decades down the line, many of the survivors still remember the natural disaster, like it happened yesterday. HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more… Video link

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2:28

William Smith's family are appealing for footage of...

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2024/12/23

The family of the late William Smith is asking for help from HOT1027 listeners to preserve his legacy.It’s been almost 4 months since we lost the man who got so many of us through maths and science during our schooling years. Smith passed away in August at the age of 85 after a short battle with cancer. He was the driving force behind “The Learning Channel” – which made education available to millions of children in our country – but sadly, his family doesn’t have access to the precious archive

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3:15

Celebrating 50 years of Ipi Ntombi

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2024/12/18

One of South Africa’s most iconic stage musicals “Ipi Ntombi” is celebrating it’s 50th anniversary.The multi-award winning show made it’s debut in 1974, breaking down racial barriers at the height of apartheid. It quickly went on to become a worldwide sensation. HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look … Ipi Ntombi Tribute Website

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