Hot Cares Weekly Wrap: Support for a rescued pangolin, the gift of hearing & winter blankets

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A little girl will soon hear the world more clearly, a rescued pangolin is getting a second chance at life. and vulnerable people are staying warm this winter — all thanks to the generosity of HOT1027 listeners.

It's been another rewarding week making a meaningful difference, through Hot Cares here on HOT1027- to the tune of R194 000.

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

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