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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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The Annapurna Ascent: Episode 14: Reunited at base camp

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…
8 Apr 1 min

The Annapurna Ascent: Episode 13: Waiting for Warren

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…
8 Apr 2 min

The Annapurna Ascent: Episode 12: Safe in camp 3

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…
7 Apr 1 min

The Annapurna Ascent: Episode 11: The dangers of coming down

Having planted the first South African flag on Annapurna, Warren Eva is now making the dangerous journey down the world’s 10th highest mountain. He and John Black launched their final push for the summit yesterday - and while John turned back in the early hours of this morning - Warren…
7 Apr 2 min

HOT1027 listeners step in to support a young gang-rape survivor

A Zambian child who was raped by 4 men is getting the medical help she needsm along with other support here in South Africa – thanks to HOT1027 listeners. ****Now please be advised, the following story is deeply upsetting ***** The 5-year-girl – identified only as “T” for her own…
7 Apr 2 min

The Annapurna Ascent: Episode 10: The First South African Summit

Warren Eva has become the first South African to reach the top of Annapurna. He and John Black launched their final push for the summit yesterday – and while John turned back in the early hours of this morning – Warren planted our national flag on the peak just before…
7 Apr 1 min

The Annapurna Ascent: Episode 9: Touchdown in Camp 3

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…
6 Apr 1 min

The Annapurna Ascent: Episode 8: Others turn back, but SA climbers push on

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…
6 Apr 1 min

Hot Cares weekly roundup: Education, Nutrition and Support

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…
4 Apr 3 min

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

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…
4 Apr 1 min

Crater City: Episode 6: Insurance claims are through the roof

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…
4 Apr 2 min

The Annapurna Ascent: Episode 6: Change of Plans

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…
3 Apr 2 min

Crater City: Episode 5: Communities are Taking Charge

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…
3 Apr 2 min

Crater City: Episode 4: The Perils of Potholes

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…
2 Apr 2 min

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

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?…
2 Apr 2 min

Crater City: Episode 2: Potholes and Promises - Can Gauteng’s Roads Be Saved?

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…
1 Apr 2 min

Bipolar awareness: Proper diagnosis is crucial

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…
31 Mar 1 min

The Annapurna Ascent: Episode 5: Rotations, rest & brutal winds

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…
31 Mar 1 min
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