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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".
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HOT1027 mourns the death of Darren Scott

Hot1027's Darren Scott has died at the age of 61. He lost his battle with cancer early this morning and passed away peacefully in hospital. Hot1027's Tara Penny has more…
27 May 3 min

Uncle Jim is celebrating his 105th birthday 😎

One of Joburg’s oldest residents is celebrating his 105th birthday this morning. Ernest James Martin — or “ Uncle Jim” - as everyone affectionately calls him – is marking the extraordinary milestone today surrounded by loved ones. HOT1027’s Tara Penny visited him at his retirement home…
26 May 2 min

"What’s Wrong With June?" at the Kingsmead Book Fair

In the age of social media , it’s easy to compare your life to everyone else’s highlight reel—and wonder if you’re falling behind. That’s the feeling South African author...Qarnita Loxton captures in her new novel - "What’s Wrong With June?" - which will be featured at the Kingsmead Book Fair…
23 May 2 min

"The Lucky Ones" at the Kingsmead Book Fair

"The Lucky Ones" - a new short story collection by South African writer Alistair Mackay is full of stories that make you feel seen, and maybe even a little more hopeful. It's one of the books being featured at this year's Kingsmead Book Fair. HOT 1027's Natasha Thorp has more…
23 May 2 min

"Great Johannesburg" at the Kingsmead Book Fair

With all the problems in Johannesburg, you could almost write a book. And that is exactly what Nickolaus Bauer did. The journalist, and now author of ''Great Johannesburg'' is being featured at the Kingsmead Book Fair - in partnership with Hot 1027. HOT 1027's Gareth Edwards has more…
22 May 2 min

“Matriarchs, Meze and the Evil Eye” at the Kingsmead Book Fair

Author Costa Ayotis says growing up in a home with not one but THREE matriarchs was the perfect recipe for his latest book. His humorous coming of age memoir called “Matriarchs, Meze and the Evil Eye” is just one of the books on offer at this weekend’s Kingsmead Book Fair…
22 May 1 min

"Future Trends" at the Kingsmead Book Fair

Whether it's business, personal or pleasure, we would all love to know what the next few years are going to look like. For more than 2 decades Dion Chang has been exploring the trends that shape our world - helping us understand how to take advantage of them. He's co-authored…
21 May 2 min

"The Paris Muse" at the Kingsmead Book Fair

She’s often remembered as Picasso’s “weeping woman", the muse behind many of Picasso’s famous works of art, but Dora Maar was more than that. We caught up with Louisa Treger, author of the historical novel, "The Paris Muse", which will be featured at this weekend's Kingsmead Book Fair. She says…
20 May 2 min

"Being There" at the Kingsmead Book Fair

Former DA leader and political heavyweight Tony Leon is pulling back the curtain on some of the most pivotal moments in South African history with his latest book "Being There: Back Stories from the Political Front." The book - which will be featured at this month's Kingsmead Book Fair -…
19 May 2 min

"All Sorts of Junk Food Made Healthy" at the Kingsmead Book Fair

Cookbook author Chantal Lascaris says you don’t have to give up your favourite comfort foods to eat healthily – it just takes a few clever swaps. Her latest book, "All Sorts of Junk Food Made Healthy", is all about finding creative ways to enjoy the treats you love, without the…
16 May 2 min

"The Map of Bones" at the Kingsmead Book Fair

Author Kate Mosse has told HOT1027 News that writing "The Map of Bones"— the final chapter in her Joubert Family Chronicles — was an emotional homecoming. Set across France, Amsterdam, the Canary Islands, and ultimately here in South Africa, the sweeping historical series follows a generations-long feud between two families,…
15 May 2 min

"Killer Stories" at the Kingsmead Book Fair

Author and podcaster Nicole Engelbrecht says South Africa has a surprisingly strong track record when it comes to catching serial killers. Her latest book, co-authored with Dr. Brin Hodgskiss, is called "Killer Stories: Conversations with South African Serial Killers" and it will be featured at this month’s Kingsmead Book Fair…
14 May 2 min

"Spud: The Reunion" at the Kingsmead Book Fair

Author John van de Ruit says writing the fifth instalment of "Spud" was no easy task — especially when it came to staying true to the voice of the diary-keeping misfit. "Spud: The Reunion" is one of the standout titles at this year’s Kingsmead Book Fair, and it pulls readers…
13 May 2 min

Mother's Day : Joburg mums are creating their own villages

As we get ready to celebrate Mother's Day this Sunday, we're shining a light on something many moms in Joburg are quietly building — their own modern-day village. Because while motherhood is one of life’s most beautiful journeys, it can also be one of the loneliest — especially without the…
9 May 2 min

"Hot Treffers" : The HOT1027 app just got hotter

We've launched a new stream on our HOT1027 app and this time we're celebrating the best Afrikaans music in our country. It's called "Hot Treffers" and it's live on our app right now. HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look…
9 May 2 min

Hot Cares Weekly Round up: fees to finish, dignity backs & vital security

A determined student is closer to her dream, hundreds of elderly residents have received dignity packs and a safe haven for child abuse survivors is now more secure — all thanks to the generosity of HOT1027 listeners. It’s been another impactful week - with Hot Cares here on HOT1027 —…
2 May 2 min
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