Hot Cares Weekly Roundup: Lifelines for teachers , dignity packs for pensioners and food for furry friends,

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An Orange Farm feeding scheme is able to carry on with it's crucial work, dedicated teachers are being formally trained and we've stocked the storeroom at an animal shelter - all thanks to the kindness of HOT1027 listeners.

It's been another rewarding week making a meaningful difference here on HOT1027 with Hot Cares - to the tune of R284 000.

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

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