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Hot Cares Weekly Wrap: Life-saving surgeries & support for volunteers

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A grieving mother is getting the surgery she needs to save her eyesight, a Joburg man with kidney failure can continue receiving life-saving dialysis, and vulnerable South Africans will benefit from a major donation to mental health services — 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 R315 000.

HOT1027's Tara Penny has more...
29 May English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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