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

A group of classic Mercedes enthusiasts are busy with the last round of preparations before setting off on an epic drive to Cairo. The "Cape2Cairo" expedition will see half a dozen 40-year-old Merc saloons set off on the long road to Egypt in September. The drivers have been busy with…

Claremont community members have described HOT1027’s renovation of Fred & Martie’s Soup Kitchen as a game-changer that will make a meaningful difference to countless lives. We wrapped up our 67-hour Mandela Day project yesterday and handed over the refurbished centre that’s been caring for the community for over half a…

A Brakpan mother - who cares for 26 abandoned and orphaned children – will be able to send her own son to high school next year, thanks to Hot Cares – and our friends at Christian Brothers College. Phindile Mthembu runs an NGO that’s been waiting for funding from the…

The SA Revenue Service is carrying out almost 5 million auto assessments of taxpayers. The system is supposed to make the process easier for those of us with less complicated tax affairs – but SARS is calling on everyone to double check that all their information is correct. HOT1027’s Tara…

Rachel Venniker has told HOT1027 News she's mentally and physically ready to make history at the Durban July. The 23-year-old is set to become the first female jockey to ride the main event in the race’s 127 year history. HOT102,7’s Myron Naicker has more from Durban…