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Quality time for a family caring for their dying loved one this Hot Cares Christmas 🎄

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A family caring for their loved one over what's likely to be his last Christmas will get to spend quality time with him, thanks to the kindness of HOT1027 listeners.

Former pastor G.P Maritz has terminal cancer and he's on oxygen 24 hours a day.

His family have been working furiously to provide for his two daughters and keep a roof over their heads during this devastating time.

And that's Where Hot Cares Christmas can help.

HOT1027's Tara Penny has more...
12 Dec 2023 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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