A generous gardener is getting some help this Hot Cares Christmas

Midge Ure is looking forward to performing alongside South African artists - and trying his first proper bunny chow when he touches down in Johannesburg. The Scottish singer-songwriter will be on stage at Marks Park in Emmerentia on the 15th of February for the first ever ''Lets Rock'' festival with…

The cast of “My Fair Lady” is hard at work rehearsing ahead of opening night at Montecasino’s Teatro. The musical adaptation of George Bernard Shaw’s timeless classic will be on stage in Joburg from the 25th of January until the 3rd of March. HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look…

The world has marked the 20th anniversary of the deadliest tsunami in history. On the 26th of December 2004, the Indian Ocean tsunami struck 14 countries, claiming nearly 230 thousand lives. Two decades down the line, many of the survivors still remember the natural disaster, like it happened yesterday. HOT1027’s…

The family of the late William Smith is asking for help from HOT1027 listeners to preserve his legacy. It’s been almost 4 months since we lost the man who got so many of us through maths and science during our schooling years. Smith passed away in August at the age…

One of South Africa’s most iconic stage musicals “Ipi Ntombi” is celebrating it’s 50th anniversary. The multi-award winning show made it’s debut in 1974, breaking down racial barriers at the height of apartheid. It quickly went on to become a worldwide sensation. HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look …