"They can live for decades" : 9 new trapdoor spider species uncovered in the Karoo

Today we’re marking an unlikely birthday — one belonging to a road that millions of South Africans know all too well. The Ben Schoeman Highway officially opened on this day in 1968. HOT1027's Al Prodgers takes a look …

An amputee in the North West is getting the chance to rebuild his life, a Joburg girl now has the oxygen support she needs to recover and children in under-resourced communities will finally have access to books — all thanks to the generosity of HOT1027 listeners. It's been another rewarding…

Have you ever dreamt of escaping the traffic, the noise and maybe even your WhatsApp groups? Well — now you can go one step further and buy your OWN town. A tiny, time-forgotten Karoo village — called Middelpos — is heading to auction next month, offering deep pockets the chance…

If you were scouting a setting for a show about prehistoric extraterrestrials , Klerksdorp might not be your first choice. But it’s there — and in nearby Ottosdal — where some of the world’s most intriguing objects have been found : the "Klerksdorp Spheres". HOT1027’s Al Prodgers has more from…

A matric boy who once had no home is now getting the support he needs to rebuild his future , a five-year-old with a rare condition will soon have the freedom to move with life-changing medical equipment and hundreds of families facing hunger are getting vital food support — all…