https://hot1027.co.za/ Not every story worth telling is breaking news. At HOT1027 News, we look beyond the headlines to find the people, moments and ideas that deserve to be heard. From extraordinary South Africans changing lives in their own communities to remarkable journeys, inspiring breakthroughs, forgotten history and fascinating conversations, we tell the stories that often slip beneath the news cycle. Our team believes journalism should do more than inform. It should inspire, challenge, connect and occasionally restore your faith in humanity. These are the stories that make us laugh, think, wonder and hope. They're the stories that remind us that ordinary people are capable of extraordinary things. Because sometimes, the stories that matter most... are Not Breaking News. Entertainment News en Tue, 26 Jul 2022 14:46:28 +0200 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:28:09 +0200 30 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss iono.fm 2.5.3 HOT 102.7FM no Weekly feeds@iono.fm (Feed Manager) https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p555/logo_7442_20250909_211327_1400.jpeg https://hot1027.co.za/ Not every story worth telling is breaking news. HOT 102.7FM episodic HOT 102.7FM digital@hot1027.co.za false ZA https://iono.qa/e/1735031 https://iono.qa/e/1735031
That's the warning from governance experts who say the city's revolving leadership and political deal-making have helped undermine service delivery.

And with no single party guaranteed an outright majority in the municipal elections, the question is whether the next coalition will put residents first — or repeat the mistakes of the past.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 Voting for Joburg E19: Will Joburg's Coalition Chaos Continue? 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:53 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1734987 https://iono.qa/e/1734987
That's what's topping the wish list for Johannesburg voters ahead of the local government elections on the 4th of November.

HOT1027 News has been speaking to residents across the city — and while their frustrations range from potholes and power cuts to crime and political infighting, one message is coming through loud and clear.

Joburgers are tired of being promised the basics. They want them delivered.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more... ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 02 Nov 2026 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 Voting for Joburg Ep18: We want the promised basics 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:52 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1734982 https://iono.qa/e/1734982
Illegal immigration, criminal exploitation and the failure to enforce building and safety regulations are all part of a growing debate about how to reclaim the CBD.

With elections just days away, civic activists are demanding tougher action, while those working to restore the inner city warn that vulnerable people are being exploited by criminals — and that simply removing residents won't solve the problem.

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports... ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 02 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 Voting for Joburg Ep17: Who's really in control of Joburg's inner city? 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:55 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1734582 https://iono.qa/e/1734582
But have you ever wondered what it would actually cost to fix them?

The answer makes for sobering reading ahead of next week's municipal elections.

HOT1027's Jeremy Maggs takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200 0 0 Voting for Joburg Ep16: R220 Billion: The cost of fixing our city 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:29 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1734564 https://iono.qa/e/1734564
And with Teddython 2026 now just 7 days away , we’ve had another rewarding week making a meaningful difference through Hot Cares — to the tune of R732 000.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Wrap: Feeding families, helping animals & making music with R732 000 in kindness 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 3:19 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1734323 https://iono.qa/e/1734323
That's the question civic activists are asking ahead of the local government elections on the 4th of November.

HOT1027's Tara Penny has more… ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 Voting for Joburg Ep15: Good Enough for the G20. Why Not for Joburgers? 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:24 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1734321 https://iono.qa/e/1734321
With just days to go until Joburgers vote, The Centre for Development and Enterprise is raising serious concerns about the technical expertise on the boards of the utilities in charge of our water and electricity.

HOT1027's Tara Penny has more… ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 30 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 Voting for Joburg Ep14: The qualifications behind the crisis 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:43 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1734152 https://iono.qa/e/1734152
Ahead of next week's local elections, some communities are drawing up their own manifestos and demanding commitments from candidates before deciding who deserves their votes.

Democracy activists say it could change the relationship between politicians and the people they serve.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny reports… ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200 0 0 Voting for Joburg Ep13: What if voters turned the tables? 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:30 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1733944 https://iono.qa/e/1733944
George Scola suffered a stroke at just 37 and went on to establish the Stroke Survivor Foundation.

Now he's launching “Stroke Focus” to coincide with World Stroke Day.

The global platform is designed to connect stroke survivors, their families and healthcare professionals — putting crucial information and support at their fingertips… free of charge.

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports... ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 Turning Stroke Trauma into Hope for Others 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:24 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1733913 https://iono.qa/e/1733913
George Scola lost his business, his marriage and his independence in the months after his stroke — and says he struggled to find anyone who could help him rebuild his life.

Now 55, he's the founder of The Stroke Survivor Foundation and is using World Stroke Day to highlight the desperate need for better support for survivors and their families.

HOT1027's Tara Penny has more... ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200 0 0 World Stroke Day: "It can happen to anyone" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:30 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1733918 https://iono.qa/e/1733918
That's the warning from the Centre for Development and Enterprise, which says the city's finances are built on unrealistic assumptions about how much money it can collect from households, businesses and government departments.

And with municipal elections just a few days away , experts are questioning whether the next administration will have the financial discipline — and political will — to break the cycle.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look… ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 29 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 Voting for Joburg Ep12: "A budget built on fiscal fiction" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:41 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1733462 https://iono.qa/e/1733462
So what exactly is being achieved inside the council chamber?

That's the question civic activists are asking ahead of the local government elections on the 4th of November.

And governance experts say Johannesburg needs more than political promises and endless meetings — it needs leadership that's accountable for results.

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports.... ]]> Entertainment News Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 Voting for Joburg Ep11: Big on Talk, Light on action 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:19 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1733450 https://iono.qa/e/1733450
Your ward councillor should be one of the people helping you get answers.

But what exactly are councillors responsible for — and how do you hold them accountable when things go wrong?

With Johannesburg heading to the polls on the 4th of November, it's worth understanding what we're expecting from the people asking for our votes.

HOT1027's Tara Penny has more… ]]> Entertainment News Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 Voting for Joburg Ep10: After the vote, who do you call? 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:48 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1733028 https://iono.qa/e/1733028
But here's something every voter should know.

On the 4th of November, you're NOT actually voting for a mayor.

You're voting for the councillors who will represent you in Johannesburg's City Council — and THEY will decide who becomes mayor.

It's an important distinction, particularly when it comes to holding politicians accountable.

HOT1027's Tara Penny has more.. ]]> Entertainment News Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 Voting for Joburg Ep9: You're NOT voting for a mayor 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:37 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1733020 https://iono.qa/e/1733020
After years of crumbling infrastructure, unreliable services and political turmoil, there's a growing movement of residents, businesses and civic organisations determined to help bring the city back to life.

And while the challenges are enormous, those working on the ground insist Joburg's decline is reversible.

HOT1027's Tara Penny has more… ]]> Entertainment News Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 Voting for Joburg: Episode 8: A city worth saving 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:33 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1732558 https://iono.qa/e/1732558
It's a question many frustrated Johannesburg residents will be asking themselves ahead of the local government elections on the 4th of November.

But civic organisations warn that staying away from the polls won't fix the problems — and that making your mark is only one part of holding elected leaders accountable.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 Voting for Joburg: Episode 7: Why bother? 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:36 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1732551 https://iono.qa/e/1732551
Joburgers know that every election comes with promises...better roads, reliable water, cleaner streets and an end to corruption.

But for many , those promises have become painfully familiar — while the problems persist.

And HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look… ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 Voting for Joburg: Episode 6: Promises vs reality 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:42 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1732069 https://iono.qa/e/1732069
And with Teddython 2026 just around the corner, Hot Cares has been busier than ever — making a meaningful difference to the tune of R607,000 this week alone.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Wrap: R607 000 worth of lifelines 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 3:05 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1731984 https://iono.qa/e/1731984
With the local government elections approaching, attention is turning to the people running South Africa's economic powerhouse — and whether political infighting is getting in the way of delivering basic services.

After years of coalition politics, residents are entitled to ask whether their elected representatives are putting the city's interests ahead of their own.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look… ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 Voting for Joburg: Episode 5: "They bicker like children" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:40 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1731494 https://iono.qa/e/1731494
So why are our roads crumbling, our water systems failing and residents increasingly being forced to provide basic services themselves?

With local government elections just weeks away, questions are mounting about how the city spends our money — and whether it can actually afford everything it's promised to deliver.

HOT1027's Tara Penny has more … ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 Voting for Joburg: A city budget built on assumptions 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:26 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1731050 https://iono.qa/e/1731050
From solar panels and backup water tanks - to privately funded pothole repairs and security, Joburgers are spending more just to keep their households and neighbourhoods functioning.

And with local government elections just weeks away, questions are mounting about what residents are actually getting for their money.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 Voting for Joburg: Episode 3: The city we pay for twice 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:04 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1730626 https://iono.qa/e/1730626
Today is “World Osteoporosis Day” and South African women are being urged - to take their bone health seriously - particularly as they approach menopause.

The National Osteoporosis Foundation says women are especially vulnerable - because declining oestrogen levels accelerate bone loss.

And, while osteoporosis is often associated with old age, the damage can begin decades earlier.

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports... ]]> Entertainment News Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 Menopause and Bone Loss: The Warning Every Woman Should Hear 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:42 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1730529 https://iono.qa/e/1730529
Across the city, households are enduring repeated water interruptions — sometimes lasting days or even weeks — while families and businesses scramble to find alternatives.

And with local government elections around the corner, the city's water crisis is shaping up to be one of the biggest issues facing voters.

HOT1027's Tara Penny has more… ]]> Entertainment News Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 Voting for Joburg: Episode 2: When the taps run dry 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:18 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1730040 https://iono.qa/e/1730040
Broken traffic lights, crumbling roads, dry taps… and ratepayers increasingly digging into their own pockets to provide services they're already paying for.

So how DID South Africa's economic powerhouse get into this state? Who should be held accountable? And perhaps most importantly — can Joburg be fixed?

Ahead of the local government elections on 4 November, HOT1027 News is putting our city under the spotlight.

Tara Penny has more… ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 Voting for Joburg: Episode 1: Can we fix our city? 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:46 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1729329 https://iono.qa/e/1729329
It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we're reminding listeners that spotting a change in your body — and acting on it — can make all the difference.

We've also added a pink ribbon to our website, where listeners can access important information about breast cancer, screening and early detection.

And today, we're sharing the story of a Johannesburg woman who almost dismissed the first warning sign of her own breast cancer.

She's now helping other women through one of the most frightening experiences of their lives.

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports... ]]> Entertainment News Sat, 17 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0200 0 0 Why HOT1027 Has Turned Pink — And the Message That Could Save Your Life 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:58 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1729300 https://iono.qa/e/1729300
It’s been another rewarding week of making a meaningful difference through Hot Cares here on HOT1027 — to the tune of R472,000.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Wrap: R472,000 in kindness, from classrooms to second chances 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:57 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1728834 https://iono.qa/e/1728834
The 'GBVF Response Fund' says violence has become so deeply entrenched in our society.... that many South Africans are becoming desensitised to it.

The Fund has distributed almost 200-million-rand to organisations helping survivors and running prevention programmes — but warns, that critical frontline services remain under financial pressure.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look ... GBVF Response Fund website ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 The Fight Against GBV: Who's Funding the Frontline? 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:44 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1727334 https://iono.qa/e/1727334
It’s a disease most of us associate with old age — but thousands of South African children are living with it, and many may not even know it.

South Africa has just ten pediatric rheumatologists in the entire country — and no national patient registry to track the children affected.

Doctors warn that many young patients are going undiagnosed or aren't receiving the treatment they need, putting them at risk of permanent joint damage and disability.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look… Arthritis kids website ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200 0 0 Growing pains or arthritis? The warning signs parents can miss 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:22 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1726236 https://iono.qa/e/1726236
Early findings from a Wits University-led international study suggest almost nine out of ten South African respondents have, at some point in their lives, been exposed to someone else’s suicidal thoughts or behaviour.

But among those who didn't receive mental healthcare afterwards, almost 6 in 10 say they would have wanted support.

Researchers say it points to a largely hidden mental-health burden — because suicidal distress doesn't only affect the person experiencing it.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look...

If you'd like to reach out for help , you can contact SADAG's call centre free of charge on 0800 567 567. SADAG website ]]> Entertainment News Sat, 10 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0200 0 0 World Mental Health Day: Suicide’s Ripple Effect 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:52 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1726693 https://iono.qa/e/1726693
It's been another rewarding week, making a meaningful difference through Hot Cares here on HOT1027 to the tune of R152 000.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Wrap: Hope for cancer patients, a lifeline for Adele & safer spaces for little ones 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:48 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1726166 https://iono.qa/e/1726166
Robert Bell has spent more than six decades laying down the basslines behind some of the greatest party songs ever recorded.

But his journey started far more simply — with a couple of old paint cans, one guitar string and a group of teenagers who just wanted to make music.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more... ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200 0 0 A Star Is Born: Episode 39: Robert "Kool" Bell: "Music is the message" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:26 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1726144 https://iono.qa/e/1726144
And there's an important reason why.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — and HOT1027 is using our building, our website and our airwaves to remind women that early detection can save lives.

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports.... HOT1027 website ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 HOT HOUSE glows pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:23 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1725322 https://iono.qa/e/1725322
But a Johannesburg organisation wants bereaved families to know they don’t have to navigate that loss alone.

The Compassionate Friends have been supporting grieving parents, grandparents and siblings here in Johannesburg for more than four decades — with counselling provided by people who’ve experienced the death of a child themselves.

And crucially, help is freely available even if you can’t get to their centre.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more…

If you'd like to reach out for free counselling or support groups, you can visit www.compassionatefriends.co.za. The Compassionate Friends website]]> Entertainment News Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 The Compassionate Friends: A lifeline for parents who’ve lost a child 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:39 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1724262 https://iono.qa/e/1724262
It’s been another rewarding week making a meaningful difference through HOT Cares here on HOT1027 to the tune of R289 000.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200 0 0 HOT Cares Weekly Wrap: Safer Dementia Care, Healing Help for Two Children & Training Joburg’s Teachers 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:44 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1724243 https://iono.qa/e/1724243
Sting went from school teacher to front-man of The Police — before walking away from one of the biggest bands in the world, at the height of its success.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200 0 0 A Star Is Born: Episode 38: Sting: "Art is always about taking a risk" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:29 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1723706 https://iono.qa/e/1723706
The pay-tv channel launched in October 1986 — bringing with it decoders, movies without ad breaks, something called “Open Time" and a group of continuity presenters who became almost as famous as the programmes they introduced.

It was also a very different era of television — before streaming, binge-watching and hundreds of channels, when South Africans actually rushed home to catch their favourite shows.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look … ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 Remember When We Rushed Home for TV? 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:41 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1721660 https://iono.qa/e/1721660
It’s been another rewarding week making a meaningful difference through Hot Cares here on HOT1027 to the tune of R168 000.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Wrap: A lifeline for rescue dogs, a matric night to remember & food for those in need 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:26 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1721552 https://iono.qa/e/1721552
They came from nowhere, took over our radios and became part of the soundtrack to our lives.

And while the artists may have disappeared from the spotlight, decades later, we still know every word.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes us back to some of music’s greatest one-hit wonders… ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 Happy One-Hit Wonder Day 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 3:41 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1719542 https://iono.qa/e/1719542
It’s been another rewarding week making a meaningful difference through Hot Cares here on HOT1027 — to the tune of R141 000.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Wrap: Support for a brave teen, a recovering dad & a diabetic student 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 3:03 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1719418 https://iono.qa/e/1719418
18 young performers are preparing to take to the stage at the National Children’s Theatre in Parktown at the end of the month for the South African premiere of "Disney’s Dare to Dream JR”.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 The Joburg teens "Daring to Dream" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:47 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1718342 https://iono.qa/e/1718342
But South Africa's deaf rugby team plays the game with one crucial difference: when the referee blows his whistle, they won’t hear it.

Instead players rely on flags, hand signals — and each other — to navigate one of the world's most physical sports.

And as International Deaf Awareness Month continues , the team is preparing for the World Championships in Tokyo — with a medal in its sights - and one final financial hurdle to clear.

HOT1027's Tara Penny has the story ... ]]> Entertainment News Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 SA's deaf rugby team sets it's sights on a medal in Tokyo 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:38 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1717538 https://iono.qa/e/1717538
With the beehive, the tattoos and that extraordinary voice, she looked and sounded like nobody else.

But behind the tabloid headlines was a gifted songwriter who turned heartbreak into some of the most brutally honest music of her generation.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200 0 0 A Star is Born: Episode 37: Amy Winehouse: "I make music I'd like to hear" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 3:22 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1715203 https://iono.qa/e/1715203
For generations, suicide has been surrounded by silence, shame and stigma — leaving many of us unsure WHAT to say when we're worried about someone we love.

But mental health experts say we don't need the perfect words — and simply starting a conversation could help save a life.

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports...

If anyone wants to reach out for help, they can contact SADAG free of charge on 0800 567 567. ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 Why We Need to Talk About Suicide 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:40 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1715179 https://iono.qa/e/1715179
The South African Depression and Anxiety Group says grief after a suicide can be particularly lonely — with stigma sometimes making families reluctant to even talk about the person they've lost.

On World Suicide Prevention Day, SADAG wants those lives remembered — while reminding us that knowing what to look for could help prevent another family experiencing that loss.

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports...

If anyone wants to reach out for help, they can contact SADAG free of charge on 0800 567 567. ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 Suicide Prevention: Be the Light in Someone’s Darkness 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:38 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1714106 https://iono.qa/e/1714106
Freddie Mercury could hold 70-thousand people in the palm of his hand — yet away from the stage, Queen’s flamboyant footman was intensely private.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look ... ]]> Entertainment News Sat, 05 Sep 2026 02:00:00 +0200 0 0 A Star is Born: Episode 36: Freddie Mercury: "I don't think anyone will ever know the real me" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 3:18 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1713655 https://iono.qa/e/1713655
It’s been another rewarding week, making a meaningful difference with Hot Cares here on HOT1027 to the tune of R226 000.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Wrap: Restoring sight, independence & safety 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:49 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1712750 https://iono.qa/e/1712750
From heart disease and cancer to menopause and mental health, the experts say too many women are still dismissing symptoms, delaying check-ups — or putting everybody else's health ahead of their own.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200 0 0 Female Forward: Episode 33: Don’t Wait Until Your Body Screams 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:52 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1712710 https://iono.qa/e/1712710
They concede that smartphones, instant food, streaming and an always-on work culture have made life easier.

But in the process, we're sacrificing some remarkably basic things our bodies and minds still need — including sleep, conversation, proper food and time together.

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports... ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200 0 0 Female Forward: Episode 32: "We've lost something in the gaining" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:59 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1712132 https://iono.qa/e/1712132
Few artists have ever reached his level of fame — and perhaps even fewer paid such a complicated price for it.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Sat, 29 Aug 2026 02:00:00 +0200 0 0 A Star Is Born: Episode 35: Michael Jackson: "I just wanted to be loved by everyone" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 4:00 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1712092 https://iono.qa/e/1712092
Libido can be affected by hormones, menopause, pain, stress and other health issues — and in many cases, help is available.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny reports... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200 0 0 Female Forward: Episode 31: Libido 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:41 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1712072 https://iono.qa/e/1712072
She’s the woman who took country music into the pop mainstream, sold more than 100-million records and gave us some of the biggest singalong anthems of the 1990s.

But behind the leopard print and infectious confidence is an extraordinary story of poverty, violence, devastating loss, betrayal — and a battle to get her voice back.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200 0 0 A Star is Born: Episode 34: Shania Twain: "I didn't want to get up in front of people" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 3:17 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1711600 https://iono.qa/e/1711600
They say women are often conditioned to put everybody else's needs first, leaving them feeling guilty when they set boundaries or ask for help.

But constantly saying “yes” can come at a cost to our own wellbeing.

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports... ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200 0 0 Female Forward: Episode 30: The Power of Setting Boundaries 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:31 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1711590 https://iono.qa/e/1711590
They say years of restrictive diets and conflicting advice online have left many women confused — and even frightened of perfectly nutritious foods.

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports... ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 Female Forward: Episode 29: Healthy Eating: What Can You Add? 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:44 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1711580 https://iono.qa/e/1711580
The Heart and Stroke Foundation says a woman's lifetime risk of stroke is one in four...

And pregnancy, pre-eclampsia and high blood pressure can all influence that risk.

But perhaps most worrying — the person having a stroke may not even realise what's happening.

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports... ]]> Entertainment News Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 Female Forward: Episode 28: The warning signs of a stroke 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:46 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1711565 https://iono.qa/e/1711565
High blood pressure, cholesterol problems, diabetes, osteoporosis and some cancers can all develop with few — or no — obvious symptoms.

But specialists say there's also no single screening checklist that suits every woman.

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports... ]]> Entertainment News Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 Female Forward: Episode 27: "The Screening Checklist" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:49 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1710715 https://iono.qa/e/1710715
Gynaecologists say thyroid problems can produce a remarkably similar picture — and may be overlooked when symptoms are simply blamed on changing female hormones.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200 0 0 Female Forward: Episode 26: The Thyroid 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:32 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1710659 https://iono.qa/e/1710659
Women can still be working, raising families and keeping everything running while becoming anxious, exhausted and increasingly reliant on alcohol or medication to switch off.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more … ]]> Entertainment News Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200 0 0 Female Forward: Episode 25: The slippery slope of self-medication & burnout 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:35 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1710253 https://iono.qa/e/1710253
And doctors say there's no way to tell simply by looking at your breasts or examining them yourself.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200 0 0 Female Forward: Episode 24: Do you have dense breasts? 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:40 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1710236 https://iono.qa/e/1710236
A Johannesburg sleep specialist says more couples are finding they simply don't sleep well together — because of snoring, insomnia or completely different body clocks.

But she warns a so-called “sleep divorce” shouldn't become a way of ignoring an underlying sleep disorder.

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports... ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 Female Forward: Episode 23: "The Sleep Divorce" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:36 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1708797 https://iono.qa/e/1708797
Today, the Alexandra Education Committee supports hundreds of youngsters — without receiving a cent in government funding.

And this weekend, more than 400 beneficiaries are coming together to celebrate three decades of lives changed through education.

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports… ]]> Entertainment News Sat, 22 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0200 0 0 30 Years of Changing Lives in Alexandra Through Education 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:52 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1709721 https://iono.qa/e/1709721
It’s been another rewarding week making a meaningful difference through HOT Cares here on HOT1027 - to the tune of R810 000.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Wrap: New school uniforms, medical equipment & tertiary support 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:29 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1709646 https://iono.qa/e/1709646
Health experts say maintaining muscle becomes increasingly important as women get older... not only for strength, but for metabolism, mobility and our ability to remain independent later in life.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200 0 0 Female Forward: Episode 22: "We need to build and protect muscle" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:36 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1709586 https://iono.qa/e/1709586
They're warning women that the disease is often preceded by years of silent changes in the body— changes that many mistake for simply getting older or gaining weight.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 Female Forward: Episode 21: Insulin Resistance & Diabetes 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:34 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1709205 https://iono.qa/e/1709205
A major study in the early 2000s triggered widespread concern about H.R.T and breast cancer.

But specialists say our understanding of both menopause and hormone therapy has changed significantly since then — and women should be discussing their individual risks and treatment options with their doctors.

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports... ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200 0 0 Female Forward: Episode 20: "A generation of women was deprived of HRT" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:53 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1709140 https://iono.qa/e/1709140
As part of our focus on health this Women's month, we're also looking into the emotional upheaval that comes with having a baby and how things can - and do -spiral out of control.

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports... ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200 0 0 Female Forward: Episode 19: "I loved my baby... I just didn't like being a Mommy" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:34 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1708777 https://iono.qa/e/1708777
The H.P.V vaccine can protect children against high-risk strains of the virus that's responsible for most cervical cancers.

And specialists say vaccination — combined with screening later in life — could dramatically reduce the number of women... developing the disease.

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports... ]]> Entertainment News Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200 0 0 Female Forward: Episode 18: The HPV vaccine 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:40 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1708633 https://iono.qa/e/1708633
Perimenopause can begin years before a woman's final period — and the first symptoms may have nothing to do with the hot flushes we've traditionally associated with menopause. ]]> Entertainment News Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200 0 0 Female Forward: Episode 17: "Perimenopause starts a decade before menopause" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:48 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1708307 https://iono.qa/e/1708307
From sleepless nights and breastfeeding challenges to dramatic hormonal changes and the risk of postnatal depression.

She says new mothers need knowledge, realistic expectations and — most important of all — support.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200 0 0 Female Forward: Episode 16 : "The baby won't just slot into your life" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:49 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1708144 https://iono.qa/e/1708144
They say the foundations for heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis and physical decline can be laid decades before symptoms appear.

But importantly — many of those risks can also be changed.

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports... ]]> Entertainment News Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200 0 0 Female Forward: Episode 15: Healthy Ageing 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:36 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1707695 https://iono.qa/e/1707695
A leading Johannesburg sleep specialist says many women are sacrificing hours of sleep every night to juggle work, children and household responsibilities - without realising the damage it's doing to their health.

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports... ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200 0 0 Female Forward: Episode 14: Women are not getting enough sleep 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:58 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1707290 https://iono.qa/e/1707290
She’s sold more than 300-million records, reinvented herself across five decades and changed the rules for women in popular music.

But the Queen of Pop didn’t arrive with money, connections or an easy road to fame. Her story is one of extraordinary ambition, survival — and an almost stubborn refusal to be told who she should be.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Sun, 16 Aug 2026 02:00:00 +0200 0 0 A Star Is Born: Episode 33: Madonna: "I'm hardwired to just keep going" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 3:27 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1707213 https://iono.qa/e/1707213
It's been another rewarding week making a meaningful difference through Hot Cares here on HOT1027 - to the tune of R652 000.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Wrap: Support for hospice patients, orphaned ellies & abandoned cats 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:45 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1707107 https://iono.qa/e/1707107
While medicines like Ozempic and Mounjaro can be life-changing for the right patients - under the right supervision - a growing black market in counterfeit products is putting lives at risk right here in Joburg.

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 Female Forward: Episode 13: "Dodgy weight-loss products are flooding the market" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:31 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1706740 https://iono.qa/e/1706740
Some were riddled with fleas and open sores, others were painfully thin, with serious dental problems — and one had been living with a fractured jaw.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny is with them... ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200 0 0 65 cats rescued in Honeydew 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:33 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1706683 https://iono.qa/e/1706683
As we put women's health under the microscope this month, experts are warning South Africa's high UV exposure and outdoor lifestyle make skin cancer an important health risk — yet many people still associate a visit to the dermatologist with "cosmetic treatments" rather than cancer prevention.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200 0 0 Female Forward: Episode 12: "Sunscreen is non-negotiable" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:34 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1706244 https://iono.qa/e/1706244
Physiotherapists here in Joburg say regular movement can protect everything - from our hearts and bones, to our sleep and mental health.

And we don't need punishing workouts to reap the benefits.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 Female Forward: Episode 11: "Exercise is medicine" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:26 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1706233 https://iono.qa/e/1706233
They'll travel from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit using almost every mode of transport imaginable - from skateboard, train and plane to motorcycle and classic car... all for a good cause

HOT1027's Tara Penny has more... ]]> Entertainment News Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 A Joburg couple's extraordinary race to raise awareness on World Elephant Day. 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:29 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1705792 https://iono.qa/e/1705792
It's a question many parents — and young women themselves — aren't quite sure how to answer.

As part of our Women's Month focus, we're roping in the experts to fill in the blanks.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more… ]]> Entertainment News Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 Female Forward: Episode 10: When should you book your first gynae appointment? 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:33 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1705530 https://iono.qa/e/1705530
But health experts say that's a dangerous mindset.

And as we mark Women's Month, doctors are warning that burnout isn't just affecting women's mental wellbeing...it's increasing their risk of heart disease, disrupting their sleep and eroding their overall health.

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports... ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200 0 0 Female Forward: Episode 9: "The dangerous burnout mindset" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:14 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1705519 https://iono.qa/e/1705519
This Women's Month, HOT1027 is bringing in the experts to help women take charge of their health.

And when it comes to breast cancer, early detection can make all the difference.

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports... ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 Female Forward: Episode 8: The "It won't happen to me" myth 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:45 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1704986 https://iono.qa/e/1704986
She sold more than 220 million records, won six Grammy Awards and gave the world classics like Saving All My Love For You, I Wanna Dance With Somebody and I Will Always Love You.

But behind one of the greatest voices in music history was a woman battling the pressures of fame and, ultimately, addiction.

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports... ]]> Entertainment News Sun, 09 Aug 2026 02:00:00 +0200 0 0 A Star is Born: Episode 32: Whitney Houston: "My mother taught me how to sing" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 3:36 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1705137 https://iono.qa/e/1705137
It's been another rewarding week, making a meaningful difference with HOT Cares here on HOT1027 to the tune of R300 000.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more… ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Wrap: A new playground, support for a foster family & the gift of hearing, 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:25 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1705024 https://iono.qa/e/1705024
Doctors warn the perception that vaping is a "safer" alternative is fueling a new generation of nicotine addiction— with potentially serious long-term health consequences.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 Female Forward: Episode 7: "The alarming rise of vaping among women" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:13 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1704637 https://iono.qa/e/1704637
But cardiologists say that's one of the biggest misconceptions putting women at risk.

They warn, the foundations of heart disease are often laid decades before the first symptoms ever appear.

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports... ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200 0 0 Female Forward: Episode 6: "The Silent Killers" putting your heart at risk 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:10 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1704186 https://iono.qa/e/1704186
For generations many women have accepted painful periods, bladder leaks, exhaustion and even brain-fog as simply part of life.

But this women's month, specialists say too many are suffering in silence with conditions that CAN and SHOULD be treated.

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports... ]]> Entertainment News Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200 0 0 Female Forward: "We need to stop dismissing symptoms" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:52 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1703710 https://iono.qa/e/1703710
Yet many women still believe cancer is something that only happens later in life, or to people with a family history.

As we zone in on women’s health this August, we’re looking at the myths that could be costing women precious time.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more... ]]> Entertainment News Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200 0 0 Female Forward: Episode 4: Breast Cancer: No such thing as "too young" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:40 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1703317 https://iono.qa/e/1703317
But what if they aren't?

This women’s month, HOT1027 News is looking at the symptoms too many women have been taught to ignore. ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 Female Forward: Episode 3: What if it's NOT normal? 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:24 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1703290 https://iono.qa/e/1703290
August is Women's Month, and HOT1027 has brought together leading experts to answer the questions every woman should know the answers to.

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports.... ]]> Entertainment News Sun, 02 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 Female Forward: Episode 2: "The symptoms women should never ignore" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:26 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1703070 https://iono.qa/e/1703070
We're looking at everything from the symptoms women dismiss... to the screenings that are postponed... and the questions many are often too embarrassed—or too busy—to ask.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny reports … ]]> Entertainment News Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 Female Forward: Episode 1: "If you listen to your body whisper, you won't have to hear it scream" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:39 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1702759 https://iono.qa/e/1702759
It's been another rewarding week making a meaningful difference with HOT Cares here on HOT1027 to the tune of R200 000.

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Wrap: Rescuing rhinos, getting a dad back to work & securing animals 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:54 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1700087 https://iono.qa/e/1700087
But one particular Springbok inspired courage far beyond the rugby field.

HOT1027's Al Prodgers has the story..... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200 0 0 "Nancy": The Springbok that went to war 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:25 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1699945 https://iono.qa/e/1699945
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... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Wrap: Support for a rescued pangolin, the gift of hearing & winter blankets 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:18 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1697622 https://iono.qa/e/1697622
For more than a century, the Frida Hartley Shelter in Yeoville has been helping women and children escape unimaginable hardship— without government funding.

HOT1027's Tara Penny has more from Yeoville... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200 0 0 HOT1027 listeners transform the Frida Hartley Shelter in time for Mandela Day 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 3:05 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1697620 https://iono.qa/e/1697620
For more than a century, the Frida Hartley Shelter in Yeoville has been helping women escape abuse, homelessness and despair, while giving them the skills, confidence and support to build a new life.

HOT1027's Tara Penny is there... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 Mandela Day 2026: Making the Frida Hartley Shelter even more sustainable 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 3:03 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1696944 https://iono.qa/e/1696944
Far from being villains, they protect our food, help control disease and could even hold clues to new life-saving medicines.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny caught up with the snake handler at Croc City to find out more... ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 World Snake Day: Separating Fact from Fear 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:09 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1695066 https://iono.qa/e/1695066
It’s been another rewarding week making a meaningful difference with Hot Cares here on HOT1027 to the tune of R215 000.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Wrap: Restoring sight, lifechanging surgery & support for the vulnerable 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:58 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1694213 https://iono.qa/e/1694213
Its inscription, written in four South African languages, commemorates the deaths of 22 black South Africans 99 years ago — but offers few clues about who they were or how they died.

HOT1027's Al Prodgers went searching for the story behind the stone... ]]> Entertainment News Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200 0 0 The Mystery behind the 99 year old Gauteng Memorial 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:27 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1693097 https://iono.qa/e/1693097
Kgothatso “KG” Montjane is hoping to reclaim her women’s wheelchair doubles title — and perhaps add the singles trophy to her collection.

HOT1027’s Al Prodgers takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:44:00 +0200 0 0 SA's "KG" hopes to reclaim her wheelchair doubles title 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:41 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1692185 https://iono.qa/e/1692185
With more than 30 million albums sold, a string of 1980s hits and a career forever linked to Back to the Future, Huey Lewis continues to prove that authenticity never goes out of style.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200 0 0 A Star is Born: Episode 31: Huey Lewis: "The heart of rock 'n roll is still beating" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 3:04 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1690991 https://iono.qa/e/1690991
Over the past month, we've heard stories of children entering rehabilitation before they've even started high school, parents watching helplessly as addiction tears families apart, treatment centres stretched beyond capacity and criminal syndicates making billions of rand's from South Africa's drug trade.

And as our series draws to a close, there's one message that every expert—and every recovering addict—we've spoken to agrees on: recovery is possible.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200 0 0 Unhinged: Episode 20: Recovery IS possible 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:54 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1690923 https://iono.qa/e/1690923
But experts say addiction doesn't just damage one person. It leaves scars on entire families.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200 0 0 Unhinged: Episode 19: "The whole family needs healing" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:36 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1690537 https://iono.qa/e/1690537
After trauma, addiction and dropping out of school, Sihle believed her future had disappeared.

But today, she's eight months sober — and dreaming of becoming a psychologist.

HOT1027's Tara Penny has the story... ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200 0 0 Unhinged: Episode 18: "Everyone deserves a second chance" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:20 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1690464 https://iono.qa/e/1690464
So what can families do when a loved one refuses treatment?

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports... ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 Unhinged: Episode 17: "You can get a court order" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:34 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1690109 https://iono.qa/e/1690109
But addiction specialists are warning that, despite the best intentions, some forms of help can actually keep addiction alive.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 Unhinged: Episode 16: "Support vs Enabling" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:34 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1690091 https://iono.qa/e/1690091
And according to addiction specialists, one warning sign stands above all the others.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0200 0 0 Unhinged: Episode 15: "The early warning signs" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:35 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1690027 https://iono.qa/e/1690027
It's been another rewarding week making a meaningful difference through Hot Cares here on HOT1027 to the tune of R173 000.

HOT1027's Tara Penny has more... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Wrap: Warmth for the vulnerable & breathing room for a former captain 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:31 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1689965 https://iono.qa/e/1689965
And he says his addiction journey began with something many young people see as harmless.

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200 0 0 Unhinged: Episode 14: "It started out with vaping..." 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:31 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1689896 https://iono.qa/e/1689896
Because for many people entering treatment, substance abuse is only one part of a much bigger picture.

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:06:00 +0200 0 0 Unhinged: Episode 13: "You have to treat the whole person" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:23 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1689674 https://iono.qa/e/1689674
If addiction is causing so much damage, why can't a person just stop?

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports... ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:11:00 +0200 0 0 Unhinged: Episode 12: "Why can't they just stop?" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:13 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1689517 https://iono.qa/e/1689517
From Wham!'s carefree optimism to the soul-baring honesty of "Faith", "Fast Love" and "Careless Whisper", George Michael sold more than 100 million records.

But behind the fame was a man searching for acceptance, purpose and freedom.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:37:00 +0200 0 0 A Star is Born: Episode 30: George Michael: "Grief changed my perspective" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 3:05 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1689427 https://iono.qa/e/1689427
Today, on the eve of "International Drug Addiction Awareness Day", she's eight years clean and helping other addicts rebuild their lives.

HOT1027's Tara Penny has more... ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:19:00 +0200 0 0 Unhinged: Episode 11: "I was living in a Joburg power box" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:48 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1689047 https://iono.qa/e/1689047
But experts say sobriety is possible — and sometimes all it takes - is one decision to change the course of a life.

Ahead of "Drug Addiction Awareness day" later on this week, we're looking at the crisis in our country — along with the hope of recovery.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:17:00 +0200 0 0 Unhinged: Episode 10: "It was do or die..." 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:28 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1688977 https://iono.qa/e/1688977
But behind every packet of cocaine, every hit of crystal meth and every bag of heroin is a vast criminal network making billions of rands - while profiting off human misery.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:47:00 +0200 0 0 Unhinged: Episode 9: "Addiction is big business here in SA" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:33 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1688236 https://iono.qa/e/1688236
The next is finding treatment they can actually afford.

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports... ]]> Entertainment News Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 Unhinged: Episode 8: Access to treatment has a price tag 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:30 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1688231 https://iono.qa/e/1688231
For every person battling addiction, there are often parents, partners and siblings fighting battles of their own.

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports... ]]> Entertainment News Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 Unhinged: Episode 7: A Mother's fight to save her son 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:34 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1688099 https://iono.qa/e/1688099
But addiction specialists are warning that today's cannabis is not the same substance many adults remember from their youth.

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports... ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 Unhinged: Episode 6: "We're booking people in for psychosis linked to dagga" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:33 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1687587 https://iono.qa/e/1687587
From "Easy" and "Three Times a Lady" with the Commodores to solo classics like "Hello", and "All Night Long", Lionel Richie has sold more than 100 million records while writing the soundtrack to countless romances, weddings and celebrations.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:30:00 +0200 0 0 A Star Is Born: Episode 29: Lionel Ritchie: I tried to write the funky song - it came out "Three Times A Lady" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 3:15 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1687641 https://iono.qa/e/1687641
It's been another rewarding week of making a meaningful difference through Hot Cares here on Hot1027 to the tune of R93 000.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Wrap: Help for deserving matrics & food for vulnerable animals 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:23 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1687539 https://iono.qa/e/1687539
Long before she became the warm-hearted judge on American Idol, she was one of the biggest pop stars on the planet — a dancer,
a choreographer and singer who racked up six number-one hits and helped define the sound and style of the late 1980's.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:34:00 +0200 0 0 A Star is Born: Episode 28: Paula Abdul: "No" is the beginning of a negotiation... 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:48 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1687511 https://iono.qa/e/1687511
And while many believe they have no choice but to wait for a loved one to seek help, experts say that's one of the biggest myths surrounding addiction.

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0200 0 0 Unhinged: Episode 5: "There's a lot of functioning addicts out there" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:27 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1687146 https://iono.qa/e/1687146
From "Yazoo" to solo classics like "Invisible" and "All Cried Out", Alison Moyet has sold more than 23 million records worldwide — all while refusing to play by the music industry's rules.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 A Star Is Born: Episode 27: Alison Moyet: "I was a misfit and a loner" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:25 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1687089 https://iono.qa/e/1687089
But what if the drugs aren't actually the main problem?

This month HOT1027 is examining our country’s addiction crisis while roping in those who’ve been there and know how to help.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more… ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0200 0 0 Unhinged: Episode 4: "The walking wounded" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:27 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1686664 https://iono.qa/e/1686664
Yet for many people, asking for help remains one of the hardest steps to take and experts are warning stigma is keeping so many families trapped in silence.

In the lead-up to "Drug Addiction Awareness Day", we're looking at substance abuse from every possible angle and roping in the experts all around Gauteng.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look… ]]> Entertainment News Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0200 0 0 Unhinged Episode 3: "Stigma and Silence" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:40 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1686375 https://iono.qa/e/1686375
At a rehabilitation centre in Northriding, youngsters as young as 10 are being treated for addictions to substances ranging from dagga and crystal meth to nyaope and drug-laced cough syrup.

And with a waiting list almost as long as the number of beds available, social workers are warning the problem is far bigger than most South Africans realise.

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports... ]]> Entertainment News Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0200 0 0 Unhinged: Episode 2: "The kids aren't alright" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:28 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1686058 https://iono.qa/e/1686058
Experts are warning every South African household has been touched by substance abuse in some way — whether it's alcohol, prescription medication or illegal drugs.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look at the scale of the crisis in our country’s addiction crisis… ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0200 0 0 Unhinged: Episode 1: Every family is dealing with an addict 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:30 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1685114 https://iono.qa/e/1685114
HOT1027's Al Prodgers has the cold facts... ]]> Entertainment News Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0200 0 0 47 Years Ago Today: Joburg Hit a Bone-Chilling -8.2°C! 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:35 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1685598 https://iono.qa/e/1685598
Donovan Shirley from the Pirates Running Club is attempting what he's calling "A Double Comrades Marathon".

HOT102.7's Myron Naicker reports... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200 0 0 The Joburg man trying to run the Comrades... TWICE 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:12 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1685505 https://iono.qa/e/1685505
It's been another rewarding week... of making a meaningful difference ...with Hot Cares here on HOT1027 – to the tune of 125-thousand rand through Hot Cares.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more… ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Wrap: A dream come true for a terminally ill girl & support for hundreds of animals 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:31 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1683628 https://iono.qa/e/1683628
From a tough childhood in Manchester to selling more than 50-million records with Simply Red, Hucknall turned heartbreak, hope and soul into some of the biggest hits of the 80s and 90s.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look… ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:01:00 +0200 0 0 A Star is Born: Episode 26: Mick Hucknall: "Pop music is a definite art form" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:57 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1682456 https://iono.qa/e/1682456
Known around the world as the "White Zulu", he broke apartheid's racial barriers through music, language and friendship — creating songs that became part of South Africa's story.

HOT1027's Tara Penny reports... ]]> Entertainment News Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200 0 0 A Star is Born: Episode 25: Johnny Clegg: "Music was an expression of our friendship" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:46 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1682406 https://iono.qa/e/1682406
Prince was a singer, a songwriter, a producer and a multi-instrumentalist who refused to be defined by race, genre or convention.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look. ]]> Entertainment News Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0200 0 0 A Star is Born: Episode 24: Prince: "You're either here to enlighten or discourage" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 3:09 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1683123 https://iono.qa/e/1683123
It's been another rewarding week making a meaningful difference - with Hot Cares here on HOT1027 to the tune of R355 000.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look ... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Wrap: Support for a future nurse, a vital feeding scheme & a brave child 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:16 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1681398 https://iono.qa/e/1681398
But the reality is, that too many are being let down by the very people who are meant to protect them.

HOT 1027’s Gareth Edwards spoke to The Child Guardian Unit - an organisation dedicated to protecting the most vulnerable… ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 Childhood Protection Week : "There are warning signs" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:05 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1681024 https://iono.qa/e/1681024
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... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 29 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Wrap: Life-saving surgeries & support for volunteers 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:29 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1680412 https://iono.qa/e/1680412
From Ramsay Street to global superstardom, few artists have reinvented themselves quite like Kylie - with a career spanning nearly four decades, and two battles with cancer.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look… ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 28 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200 0 0 A Star is Born: Episode 23: Kylie Minogue: "You can't buy it, you can't bottle it" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:45 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1679573 https://iono.qa/e/1679573
From the chaos of Fleetwood Mac to a legendary solo career , Nicks became the first woman inducted twice into the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame — and she remains one of rock’s most magnetic storytellers.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look… ]]> Entertainment News Tue, 26 May 2026 10:05:00 +0200 0 0 A Star is Born: Episode 22: Stevie Nicks: "I understood what love is and why people write these songs" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:54 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1679323 https://iono.qa/e/1679323
Sometimes it feels like there’s a continental divide between them.

And technically… there is. It’s called the Witwatersrand.

HOT1027’s Al Prodgers takes a look ... ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 25 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200 0 0 How rain in Braamfontein ends up in two oceans 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 1:28 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1678802 https://iono.qa/e/1678802
It's been another rewarding week making a meaningful difference with Hot Cares here on HOT1027 to the tune of R486 000.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look… ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 22 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Wrap: Support for rescue dogs, Medical supplies & a life-changing bursary 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:03 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1678765 https://iono.qa/e/1678765
Caitlin Venniker’s new memoir "Unleashed" is one of the books being showcased at the Kingsmead Book Fair – in partnership with HOT1027.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more … ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 22 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200 0 0 "Unleashed" at the Kingsmead Book Fair 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:23 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1678235 https://iono.qa/e/1678235
Now, South Africa’s best-known true-crime voice is shining a spotlight on those forgotten investigations in a new book called ''Bare Bones: Cold Cases from True Crime South Africa''.

The book is being showcased at this weekend’s Kingsmead Book Fair - in partnership with HOT1027.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny reports… ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 21 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200 0 0 "Bare Bones" at the Kingsmead Book Fair 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:23 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1678173 https://iono.qa/e/1678173
With hits like “You Make Me Feel Like Dancing” to “When I Need You” and ''Thunder In My Heart", Leo Sayer built a career on emotion, energy and pure storytelling.

But behind the curly hair and global fame was a shy boy from England - who once hid behind clown makeup, just to find the confidence to perform.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look… ]]> Entertainment News Thu, 21 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 A Star is Born: Episode 21: Leo Sayer: "My best is still ahead of me" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:40 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1677722 https://iono.qa/e/1677722
News24 Investigative journalist Kyle Cowan has spent years tracking organised crime networks embedded across our country — and he's raised the alarm over the blatant blurring of lines between crime and governance.

It's all explained in his book "Mafia Land" - which is being showcased at the Kingsmead Book Fair - in partnership with HOT1027.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny caught up with Kyle to find out more... ]]> Entertainment News Wed, 20 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200 0 0 "Mafia Land" at the Kingsmead Book Fair 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:23 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1677695 https://iono.qa/e/1677695
The man with the gravelly growl and flailing arms had a rare gift — the ability to turn pain into poetry.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Wed, 20 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 Episode 20: Joe Cocker: "Music was an awakening for me" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:20 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1677270 https://iono.qa/e/1677270
In her book “The Devil made me do it” , author and Wits professor Nicky Falkof explains why she believes these stories often distract us from the real causes of violence in society.

It’s one of the titles being showcased at this weekend’s Kingsmead Book Fair - in partnership with HOT1027.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more… ]]> Entertainment News Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 "The Devil Made Me Do It" at the Kingsmead Book Fair 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:22 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1676853 https://iono.qa/e/1676853
A new book by South African writers Gus Silber and Jonathan Ancer takes a sharp and often surprising look — at the world’s billionaires, explaining not just how they make their money, but also how they lose it and why we’re so fascinated by them.

It’s one of the books being showcased at the upcoming Kingsmead Book Fair – in partnership with HOT1027.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny caught up with the authors to find out more... ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 "The Three Comma Club" at the Kingsmead Book Fair 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:42 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1676811 https://iono.qa/e/1676811
“Behind Prison Walls” is a new book, co-written by Justice Cameron – which lays out a stark case for reform — arguing that tougher sentences and overcrowded prisons are not delivering safer communities.

It’s one of the books being showcased at the upcoming Kingsmead Book Fair – in partnership with HOT1027.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more... ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200 0 0 "Behind Prison Walls" at the Kingsmead Book Fair 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:41 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1676800 https://iono.qa/e/1676800
"Lammie", "Ramadiba", and "Mopane" —the Joburg Zoo elephants are at the heart of an historic battle starting in the High Court in Pretoria.

Hot 1027's Reuben Goldberg takes a look..... ]]> Entertainment News Mon, 18 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 The fight to free the Joburg Zoo elephants is headed to court 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:37 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1676401 https://iono.qa/e/1676401
For five decades, Janet Jackson has turned pain, control, vulnerability and sheer determination into some of the most defining music — and choreography — of the modern era.

From Control and Rhythm Nation to Nasty and Together Again… she didn’t just follow pop culture. She changed it.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look. ]]> Entertainment News Sat, 16 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200 0 0 A Star is Born: Episode 19: Janet Jackson: "I wanted to stand on my own two feet" 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:53 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1676386 https://iono.qa/e/1676386
It's been another rewarding week making a meaningful difference with Hot Cares here on HOT1027 to the tune of R121 000.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look... ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 15 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200 0 0 Hot Cares Weekly Wrap: Resources for a grieving daughter, soup kitchen support & help for kids 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:09 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS https://iono.qa/e/1676300 https://iono.qa/e/1676300
''Lessons from My Father'' brings together voices from across the country — from sports stars to musicians — reflecting on the men who raised them and the legacies they left behind.

It’s one of the titles at this month’s Kingsmead Book Fair — in partnership with HOT1027.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny caught up with Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse who opens up about his own father in this unique book… ]]> Entertainment News Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200 0 0 "Lessons from my Father" at the Kingsmead Book Fair 0 0 HOT 102.7FM full 2:42 HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS