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Hot Cares Weekly Roundup: Help for Animal Rescue, an Orphanage Makeover & Cancer Support

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A mother of five fighting cancer is getting some much-needed breathing room, an animal shelter has been given a fundraising boost and an orphanage has had a colourful makeover—all thanks to our generous HOT1027 listeners.

This week alone, Hot Cares has poured over R100,000 into making a real difference.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look...
11 Jul 2025 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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