Hot Cares Weekly Wrap: Bursaries, Support & Gear for our anti-poaching canines

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A five-year-old boy fighting cancer is getting the nutrition he needs to keep going, flood-hit anti-poaching dogs in the Kruger are back on the frontline and a mother caring for her disabled son is getting support... all thanks to the generosity of HOT1027 listeners.

It's been another rewarding week - making a meaningful difference with Hot Cares here on HOT1027 - to the tune of R384 000.

HOT1027's Tara Penny has more...
6 Feb English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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