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Not every story worth telling is breaking news.

At HOT1027 News, we look beyond the headlines to find the people, moments and ideas that deserve to be heard. From extraordinary South Africans changing lives in their own communities to remarkable journeys, inspiring breakthroughs, forgotten history and fascinating conversations, we tell the stories that often slip beneath the news cycle.

Our team believes journalism should do more than inform. It should inspire, challenge, connect and occasionally restore your faith in humanity.

These are the stories that make us laugh, think, wonder and hope. They're the stories that remind us that ordinary people are capable of extraordinary things.

Because sometimes, the stories that matter most... are Not Breaking News.
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A Star Is Born: Episode 33: Madonna: "I'm hardwired to just keep going"

Today, Madonna turns 68. She’s sold more than 300-million records, reinvented herself across five decades and changed the rules for women in popular music. But the Queen of Pop didn’t arrive with money, connections or an easy road to fame. Her story is one of extraordinary ambition, survival — and…
15 Aug 3 min

Female Forward: Episode 12: "Dodgy weight-loss products are flooding the market"

Doctors are warning women not to gamble with their health by buying weight-loss injections from unlicensed suppliers. While medicines like Ozempic and Mounjaro can be life-changing for the right patients - under the right supervision - a growing black market in counterfeit products is putting lives at risk right here…
14 Aug 2 min

65 cats rescued in Honeydew

Joburg volunteers are racing against time to save 65 cats found living in appalling conditions on the outskirts of Honeydew. Some were riddled with fleas and open sores, others were painfully thin, with serious dental problems — and one had been living with a fractured jaw. HOT1027’s Tara Penny is…
13 Aug 2 min

Female Forward: Episode 12: "Sunscreen is non-negotiable"

A Johannesburg dermatologist is urging women to pay closer attention to new or changing marks on their skin. As we put women's health under the microscope this month, experts are warning South Africa's high UV exposure and outdoor lifestyle make skin cancer an important health risk — yet many people…
13 Aug 2 min

Female Forward: Episode 11: "Exercise is medicine"

Women are being urged to stop thinking about exercise simply as a way to lose weight. Physiotherapists here in Joburg say regular movement can protect everything - from our hearts and bones, to our sleep and mental health. And we don't need punishing workouts to reap the benefits. HOT1027’s Tara…
12 Aug 2 min

A Joburg couple's extraordinary race to raise awareness on World Elephant Day.

Today is World Elephant Day, and a Johannesburg couple is embarking on an extraordinary race to raise awareness - and hopefully funding - for South Africa's first dedicated elephant orphanage. They'll travel from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit using almost every mode of transport imaginable - from skateboard, train and plane to…
12 Aug 2 min

Female Forward: Episode 9: "The dangerous burnout mindset"

Working through exhaustion has become a badge of honour for many women here in South Africa. But health experts say that's a dangerous mindset. And as we mark Women's Month, doctors are warning that burnout isn't just affecting women's mental wellbeing...it's increasing their risk of heart disease, disrupting their sleep…
10 Aug 2 min

Female Forward: Episode 8: The "It won't happen to me" myth

One of the biggest myths surrounding breast cancer is that it will happen to someone else. This Women's Month, HOT1027 is bringing in the experts to help women take charge of their health. And when it comes to breast cancer, early detection can make all the difference. HOT1027's Tara Penny…
10 Aug 1 min

Female Forward: Episode 7: "The alarming rise of vaping among women"

Doctors are raising the alarm over a growing number of women and teenage girls taking up vaping, many of whom, would never have considered smoking a cigarette. Doctors warn the perception that vaping is a "safer" alternative is fueling a new generation of nicotine addiction— with potentially serious long-term health…
7 Aug 2 min

Female Forward: Episode 6: "The Silent Killers" putting your heart at risk

Many women think heart disease is something to worry about later in life. But cardiologists say that's one of the biggest misconceptions putting women at risk. They warn, the foundations of heart disease are often laid decades before the first symptoms ever appear. HOT1027's Tara Penny reports…
6 Aug 2 min

Female Forward: "We need to stop dismissing symptoms"

Johannesburg doctors are urging women to stop dismissing symptoms they've long been told are "just part of being a woman". For generations many women have accepted painful periods, bladder leaks, exhaustion and even brain-fog as simply part of life. But this women's month, specialists say too many are suffering in…
5 Aug 2 min

Female Forward: Episode 4: Breast Cancer: No such thing as "too young"

A Joburg pathologist says she diagnoses women in their thirties with breast cancer almost every week— and some patients are even younger. Yet many women still believe cancer is something that only happens later in life, or to people with a family history. As we zone in on women’s health…
4 Aug 2 min

Female Forward: Episode 3: What if it's NOT normal?

Many women have been told heavy periods, constant exhaustion, pain during sex, bloating, anxiety and hot flushes are just part of life. But what if they aren't? This women’s month, HOT1027 News is looking at the symptoms too many women have been taught to ignore.
3 Aug 2 min

Female Forward: Episode 2: "The symptoms women should never ignore"

Doctors here in Joburg are warning that far too many women are putting their own health and wellbeing on the back burner. August is Women's Month, and HOT1027 has brought together leading experts to answer the questions every woman should know the answers to. HOT1027's Tara Penny reports…
2 Aug 2 min
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