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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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3:05

"I Remember These Hallways": One Man’s Moving Return...

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2025/07/21

A man who used to visit his 5 sisters at St Mary’s Children’s Home says HOT1027’s major revamp of the 123 year old sanctuary has restored his faith in humanity.Over the course of 11 hours on Friday, the HOT1027 crew and our friends from Jet Ubunye installed a water back up solution and solar geysers – while giving the children’s rooms a much needed spruce. And then we had an unexpected visitor who gave us some valuable insight into what this home means to so many. HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more

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2:37

Hot Cares Weekly Roundup: Support for a young burn...

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2025/07/04

A young woman is following her dream of becoming a chef, a man caring for animals in rural communities has more resources and an 8 year old burn victim will be able to heal better - thanks to Hot1027 listeners.It's been another rewarding week here at HOT1027 , making a meaningful difference with Hot Cares to the tune of R467 000. HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look ...

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2:27

Hot Cares Weekly Roundup: Help for emergency...

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2025/06/27

Volunteer medics now have more life-saving tools, a Gauteng children’s home is warmer and better equipped… and a young man bullied for his stutter is getting a second chance at school — all thanks to HOT1027 listeners.It’s been another powerful week of giving through Hot Cares here on HOT1027 with R339,000 poured into life-changing support. HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more:

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2:27

Childhood Matters: Episode 32: Behind the screen:...

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2025/06/06

As we wrap up Child Protection Week, we’re looking at the realities of raising kids in a digital world. It’s not just screen time anymore. It's "sextortion". It's grooming. It's violent pornography. Often just a tap away. HOT 1027’s Natasha Thorp spoke to Sarah Hoffman from KLIKD — a local organisation working with both parents and children to unpack what’s really going on behind the screen...

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2:19

Childhood Matters: Episode 31: Kids are sharing...

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2025/06/06

As we wrap up Child Protection Week, gaming experts are warning underage children are sharing personal information - and even images of themselves online with strangers - on popular games like Fortnight.Parents are not powerless to act though, but it requires reading up on what's happening, setting boundaries, and looking at your own digital behaviour as well. Hot1027's Gareth Edwards has more...

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2:48

Childhood Matters : Episode 30: Hot Cares is making a...

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2025/06/06

We're wrapping up ''Child Protection Week'', and here at HOT1027, we've been shining a light on the incredible work being done - to protect South Africa's most vulnerable citizens. And thanks to our generous listeners, Hot Cares here on HOT1027 also spent the week making a meaningful difference in the lives of Gauteng children - to the tune R150 000. HOT1027's Tara Penny has more...

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2:10

Childhood Matters: Episode 29: Scenario planning...

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2025/06/06

As we start wrapping up Child Protection Week, parenting experts are urging moms and dads to role play with their kids to help them prepare for real life emergencies. Over the past week, we've examined the dangers facing our children both in the real world and online. Most importantly - we're ending off with strategies to keep our kids safe. HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more...

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2:35

Childhood Matters: Episode 28 : The Power of the wild...

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2025/06/06

As we wrap up Child Protection Week, specialists are urging parents to introduce "a wild card system" with their children. A wild card is designed to keep the line of communication open with a child so they can ask for help - no matter how bad a situation gets. HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more...

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1:50

Childhood Matters: Episode 27: Does your child have a...

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2025/06/06

As we wrap up Child Protection week, Parenting experts are warning that scenario planning — and even a simple safe word — could make all the difference when a child needs help. HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look...

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3:01

Childhood Matters: Episode 26: Hot Cares supports...

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2025/06/05

An organisation that plays a crucial role in rescuing abandoned babies is getting some much needed help - thanks to HOT1027 listeners..It’s Child Protection Week, and here on HOT1027, we’ve been shining a light on South Africa’s most urgent crises—none more heartbreaking than baby abandonment. Every year, thousands of newborns are left in plastic bags, at taxi ranks, and on rubbish dumps—many with their umbilical cords still attached. The statistics paint a grim picture - with Only one in three

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2:24

Childhood Matters: Episode 25: Growing up online: The...

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2025/06/05

This Child Protection Week, we’re looking at one of the biggest threats facing our children today...and it’s digital. Experts are warning that technology is quietly reshaping how children grow, connect, and cope. But for us parents, this is uncharted territory. HOT 1027’s Natasha Thorp spoke to Sarah Hoffman from "KLIKD", a local organisation helping parents protect their children in a world that’s always online...

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2:45

Childhood Matters: Episode 23: Gauteng is a human...

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2025/06/05

As the fight against human trafficking intensifies, experts warn that children here in South Africa—and particularly in Gauteng—remain prime targets for traffickers.As we mark Child Protection Week, parents are being warned that corruption, porous borders, and a disturbing increase in female traffickers are fueling a crisis that sees children as young as 14 forced into brothels. HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more from Pretoria...

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Childhood Matters: Episode 22: Parents need to be...

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2025/06/05

This "Child Protection Week", experts are warning parents to be on high alert: predators often start by breaking taboos—encouraging kids to drink, vape, or watch pornography—and it’s not always strangers who do it. HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a closer look at how grooming begins, and how parents can "unknowingly" put their children in danger...

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1:44

Childhood Matters: Episode 19: Learning to swim is...

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2025/06/04

While swimming is an essential skill here in South Africa, the latest available stats show that children account for 40% of drownings in our country.And the research shows that by the time a child reaches the age of 1, their risk of drowning triples.

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2:31

Childhood Matters: Episode 7: When "gaming" is no...

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2025/05/30

As part of our focus this Child Protection Week, an innocent past-time for children can hide dangers you might not even know about.Bullying, stalking and intimidation in online gaming are becoming more frequent, putting the most vulnerable in harm’s way. So, we're asking , what happens when it stops being just a game? Hot 1027’s Gareth Edwards finds out more…

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2:24

Childhood Matters: Episode 6: "Child protection here...

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2025/05/30

It’s Child Protection Week in South Africa, a time to shine a light on the country’s most vulnerable children, and the people quietly working to protect them. In Johannesburg, a small team at Princess Alice Adoption Home is doing just that - caring for babies who’ve been abandoned or given up for adoption - while they wait for families to call their own. HOT1027’s Natasha Thorp has more...

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2:53

Hot Cares Weekly Roundup: Help for abused kids,...

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2025/05/30

A lifeline for traumatised children is getting some help with it's court programme, an animal shelter now has plenty of "winter warmies" to go around and a WW2 veteran was able to celebrate his 105th birthday in comfort - thanks to HOT1027 listeners.It's been another rewarding week making a meaningful difference with Hot Cares - here on HOT1027 - to the tune of R211 000. HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look…

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2:25

Childhood Matters: Episode 5: The REAL danger behind...

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2025/05/30

This Child Protection Week , HOT1027 is asking tough questions about how safe our children really are. Parenting experts are warning the biggest dangers often come from inside the home. HOT1027's Tara Penny has more …

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Childhood Matters: Episode 3: Support for the...

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2025/05/29

A lifeline for traumatised children is getting a much-needed boost—thanks to the generosity of HOT1027 listeners.This Child Protection Week, we’re spotlighting organisations doing the hard work on the ground—starting with The Teddy Bear Foundation in Parktown. HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more …

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2:05

Childhood Matters: Episode 2: "Children are caught in...

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2025/05/29

More than half of South Africans are living in poverty and many children are paying the highest price. This Child Protection Week, HOT1027 News is looking at where we're falling short and how we can do better for our children. HOT1027's Tara Penny has more…

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