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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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Derailed: Episode 22: John Vlismas - "I was an escape artist supreme"

Self-professed ''reformed comedian" John Vlismas says as a recovering addict, he knows the journey to sobriety is not always a straight road. For the month of October, HOT1027 News is focusing on mental health - and more importantly - the help that's available to those who reach out. HOT1027’s Tara…
11 Oct 2024 2 min

Derailed: Episode 21: Depression remains the leading cause of suicide

On "World Mental Health Day", The SA depression and anxiety group is warning depression remains the leading contributing factor to suicide. According to SADAG, on average 23 people take their own lives here in South Africa every day - and there are also around 230 serious suicide attempts. HOT1027’s Tara…
10 Oct 2024 1 min

Derailed: Episode 20: "The experts know what to ask"

As we focus on mental health here in South Africa, experts are reminding us all that they know what to ask whenever someone reaches out for help. Many people admit they don’t know how to start crucial conversations about their struggles. HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more …
10 Oct 2024 2 min

Derailed: Episode 18: More people are talking about mental health

When it comes to mental health stigma , the experts say we are moving the needle in the right direction...but there's still a long way to go. In the run up to ''World Mental Health Day on the 10th October, HOT1027 News is looking at the state of mental health…
9 Oct 2024 2 min

Derailed: Episode 17: Tackling the misconceptions

In the run up to world mental health day, psychiatrists, councilors and social workers are trying to tackle misconceptions that fuel the stigma around reaching out for help. For the whole month of October , HOT1027 is putting mental health under the microscope while by roping in the experts to…
9 Oct 2024 2 min

Derailed: Episode 15: "We're moving the needle on stigma"

As we get ready to mark “World Mental health day” on the 10th of October, experts and researchers say South Africa is getting better at tackling mental health…but we’re not yet in any position to boast about it. For the month of October , we’re looking at the state of…
8 Oct 2024 2 min

Derailed: Episode 14: "When alcohol takes the wheel"

South African singer PJ Powers has told HOT1027 News the progressive nature of alcoholism usually leads to the addiction ''taking the wheel''. As part of our mental health series, we’re looking at alcoholism -and more importantly - the help that's readily available to those who reach out. HOT 1027’s Tara…
7 Oct 2024 2 min

Derailed: Episode 13: PJ Powers' story

South African singer – and recovering alcoholic - PJ Powers says we cannot underestimate the denial that goes with addiction. For the month of October ,we’re looking at mental health from as many angles as possible, while roping in “people who’ve been there and done that” to help. HOT1027’s Tara…
7 Oct 2024 2 min

Derailed: Episode 12: "We're getting about 3 000 calls a day"

Before the COVID lockdown , the South African Depression and Anxiety Group was taking about 600 calls a day. Now , SADAG councilors are receiving almost 3000 calls every day. In the run up to “World Mental health” day on the 10th of October, we’re looking at the struggles many…
4 Oct 2024 2 min

Derailed: Episode 11: Waiting over 3 months to see a psychiatrist

With a severe shortage of psychiatrists here in South Africa, many traumatised people are having to wait over 3 months to see a professional. In the lead up to ''World Mental Health day'' on the 10th of October, we're looking at what people are going through in our country -…
4 Oct 2024 2 min

Derailed: Episode 10: We've lost something in all the gaining

Experts and observers are warning the shift in societal values and norms is affecting our mental health in many ways. For the month of October , we’re putting mental health under the microscope, while looking at the resources available to help. HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more…
4 Oct 2024 2 min

Derailed: Episode 9: Smoking as a mental health crutch

Experts are warning many stressed and anxious people are trying to use cigarettes as a coping mechanism - without realising the devastating effects on mental health. For decades, we’ve known the serious – and often deadly - damage that smoking does to the body... but it doesn’t end there. This…
3 Oct 2024 2 min

Derailed: Episode 8: We match the help with the need

As we put mental health under the spotlight this month, experts are reminding us all that crisis centers are available 24 hours a day to arrange appropriate care for anyone in need. In the run up to ''World Mental Health day'' on the 10th of October, we're roping in the…
3 Oct 2024 2 min

Derailed: Episode 7: The dangerous quest for the quick fix

Healthcare practitioners are warning - in today's fast-paced world - people are putting their mental health on the backburner and are instead seeking out instant gratification – often with disastrous consequences. Ahead of ''World Mental Health Day'' on the 10th of October, we've roped in the experts to find out…
3 Oct 2024 2 min

Derailed: Episode 6: The dark roads of self-medication

As we examine mental health here in South Africa, experts are warning many of us are trying to treat the symptoms instead of the cause. In the run up to “World Mental Health Day”, we’re roping in the experts to paint an accurate picture of how people are coping in…
2 Oct 2024 2 min
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