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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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2:26

The Annapurna Ascent: Episode 15: HOT1027 helps...

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2025/04/16

Adventurer Warren Eva has thanked HOT1027 listeners for their support and for helping him make a real difference now that he's safely back home in Benoni.Warren made history last week as the first South African to summit Annapurna - one of the most dangerous mountains on Earth - and he used the climb to raise funds for vulnerable children right here at home. HOT1027's Tara Penny has been tracking the expedition from the very start ...

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2:10

The private security proposal is setting off major...

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2025/04/11

If you rely on private security to keep your family and property safe, you'll want to read up on possible changes to the law.The Police minister and the industry regulator have put forward a set of provisions that would require private security firms to get approval - seven days in advance - before using any weapon that could harm the public. This includes items such as rubber bullets, tear gas, tasers, and water cannons. Hot 1027’s Gareth Edwards takes a look...

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3:28

Hot Cares weekly roundup: A lifeline for T, help for...

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2025/04/11

A child who was attacked by 4 rapists is getting the medical treatment she needs, an animal welfare organisation in the North West will be able to carry on with its vital work and a social worker will be able to finish his studies - all thanks to HOT1027 listeners. It's been another week of making a meaningful difference with Hot Cares here on HOT1027 - to the tune of R300 000. HOT1027's Tara Penny has more...

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1:11

The Annapurna Ascent: Episode 14: Reunited at base camp

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2025/04/08

Warren Eva has made it back to the relative safety of basecamp on mount Annapurna.He made history yesterday morning when he became the first South African to reach the peak of the world's 10th highest mountain. Warren and his longtime climbing partner John Black set off for the summit on Sunday. They battled treacherous conditions through minus 30 degree temperatures along hard blue ice, dangerous crevasses, and avalanches far too close for comfort. Early yesterday morning John made the tough

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2:12

The Annapurna Ascent: Episode 13: Waiting for Warren

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2025/04/08

As Warren Eva continues his dangerous descent down Annapurna, his climbing partner John Black is waiting to welcome him back to base camp. Warren made history yesterday when he took the first South African flag to the top of one of the world’s most dangerous mountains. And with avalanches further down Annapurna, Warren is not yet out of danger. HOT1027’s Tara Penny has been tracking the expedition from the start...

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1:31

The Annapurna Ascent: Episode 12: Safe in camp 3

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2025/04/07

The first South African to make it to the top of Annapurna has now returned to the relative safety of camp 3 on one of the world’s most dangerous mountains. Warren Eva made history early this morning when he planted our flag on the summit : 8 091 meters above sea level. HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more…

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1:43

The Annapurna Ascent: Episode 9: Touchdown in Camp 3

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2025/04/06

After a gruelling six-hour climb, the two South Africans hoping to plant our national flag on Annapurna have reached Camp 3.While strong winds overnight forced several climbers to turn back, Warren Eva and John Black are still moving steadily up one of the world’s most dangerous peaks. HOT1027’s Tara Penny is following the expedition:

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1:37

The Annapurna Ascent: Episode 8: Others turn back,...

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2025/04/06

There’s uncertainty on Mount Annapurna where dangerous winds have forced several climbers to abandon their hopes of summiting. The two South Africans though – Warren Eva and John Black – are steadily making their way to camp 3, where they could push for the summit... if conditions allow. HOT1027’s Tara Penny is tracking the expedition...

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3:31

Hot Cares weekly roundup: Education, Nutrition and...

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2025/04/04

The Avril Elizabeth home is getting some help to feed and care for it's residents, a nature guide will soon return to work in the Kruger Park and a young woman can now pursue her dream of becoming a nurse - all thanks to the kindness of HOT1027 listeners. It's been another week of making a meaningful difference with Hot Cares here on HOT1027 - to the tune of R298 000. HOT1027's Tara Penny has more...

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1:57

The Annapurna Ascent: Episode 7: We have lift off!

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2025/04/04

The two men on a mission to plant the first South African flag on Annapurna have left the safety of base camp as they start their historic push up one of the deadliest mountains on earth. Warren Eva and John Black had originally planned to summit at the end of the month — but worsening weather has forced a change of plans. HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more…

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2:02

Crater City: Episode 6: Insurance claims are through...

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2025/04/04

Potholes aren’t just damaging cars, they’re driving up insurance claims, and pushing up costs for already overstretched Gauteng motorists. Insurers say Joburg and Pretoria now account for more than a third of the country’s pothole-related claims, and the numbers keep rising. HOT 1027’s Natasha Thorp takes a look...

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2:07

The Annapurna Ascent: Episode 6: Change of Plans

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2025/04/03

The two men on a mission to plant the first South African flag on Annapurna are now pushing to summit this weekend.Warren Eva and John Black had originally planned to summit at the end of the month but worsening weather has forced a change of plans. And they're headed into dangerous conditions where temperatures drop to minus 50 degrees at 8 091 meters above sea level. HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more…

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2:12

Crater City: Episode 5: Communities are Taking Charge

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2025/04/03

Gauteng is facing a service delivery crisis. It's the result of years of political instability, corruption, and neglect. Residents and businesses are now stepping in to do what municipalities have failed to - fixing potholes, repairing roads, and keeping their neighbourhoods from total collapse. Hot 1027’s Natasha Thorp takes a look...

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2:24

Crater City: Episode 4: The Perils of Potholes

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2025/04/02

While motorists navigate around dangerous potholes littered across Joburg, the crisis has now taken a deadly turn, re-igniting calls for REAL action to fix the ongoing problem.A motorbike delivery driver lost his life in a crash believed to have been caused by a pothole. The driver was killed in North Riding on Blandford road, which has been riddled with potholes for weeks, if not months. Officials say the bike was behind a car, which slowed down to avoid a pothole and the bike then clipped the

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2:14

Crater City: Episode 3: Potholes, Budgets, and Broken...

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2025/04/02

Gauteng’s roads are falling to pieces, and for many drivers, potholes have become an unavoidable, and expensive part of daily life. Last month, Finance MEC for Gauteng Lebogang Maile, tabled a multi-billion Rand budget - but the question remains: Is the money allocated to fix our roads being properly managed? Or will potholes keep swallowing our roads and our tax money? HOT 1027's Natasha Thorp takes a look...

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2:12

Crater City: Episode 2: Potholes and Promises - Can...

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2025/04/01

Gauteng’s roads have been disintegrating for years, but officials say they’re hard at work "proactively" managing repairs across the province's vast network of roads. With massive backlogs, limited resources, and roads deteriorating by the day, is there any real plan to fix the problem? HOT 1027’s Natasha Thorp takes a look...

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1:48

Bipolar awareness: Proper diagnosis is crucial

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2025/03/31

Experts says around 2.4 million South Africans are living with Bipolar disorder and sadly, far too many haven't been diagnosed yet. Yesterday was "World Bipolar Day" - an important time to focus on the mental health condition - that can and does - impact the lives of those living with the condition and their families. Hot 1027’s Gareth Edwards has more...

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1:52

The Annapurna Ascent: Episode 5: Rotations, rest &...

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2025/03/31

The two men attempting to plant the first South African flag on Annapurna spent the weekend rotating between camps on the mountain as they continue to acclimatise. 12 days into their expedition, John Black and Warren Eva have already raised R57,000 for charity — while adjusting to life above 5,000 meters. HOT1027’s Tara Penny is tracking the adventure...

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2:07

Crater City: Episode 1: A rush to fix Gauteng’s...

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2025/03/31

With the G20 approaching, Gauteng's crumbling roads and infrastructure have suddenly shot to the top of the political agenda, even though, we've been living like this for more than a decade. HOT 1027's Natasha Thorp has more...

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3:40

Hot Cares weekly roundup: wheelchair rugby, cat...

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2025/03/28

An 11-year-old boy who can no longer walk will be able to see the world from his bed, a feline rescue centre is getting some help with it's vet bills and laundry and a wheelchair rugby team won't have to turn away any more athletes, thanks to the kindness of HOT 1027 listeners..It's been a busy week at Hot Cares here on Hot1027, making a meaningful difference to the tune of R220 000. HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look...

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