A lifeline for traumatised children is getting some help with it's court programme, an animal shelter now has plenty of "winter warmies" to go around and a WW2 veteran was able to celebrate his 105th birthday in comfort - thanks to HOT1027 listeners.

It's been another rewarding week making a meaningful difference with Hot Cares - here on HOT1027 - to the tune of R211 000.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look…

This Child Protection Week , HOT1027 is asking tough questions about how safe our children really are.

Parenting experts are warning the biggest dangers often come from inside the home.

HOT1027's Tara Penny has more …

This Child Protection Week, experts are urging parents to give their children the one thing that could protect them from harm—attention.

Over the next few days , the HOT1027 news team is looking at the dangers facing our children and roping in the experts to find out what we do to safeguard them.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny reports…

A lifeline for traumatised children is getting a much-needed boost—thanks to the generosity of HOT1027 listeners.

This Child Protection Week, we’re spotlighting organisations doing the hard work on the ground—starting with The Teddy Bear Foundation in Parktown.

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More than half of South Africans are living in poverty and many children are paying the highest price.

This Child Protection Week, HOT1027 News is looking at where we're falling short and how we can do better for our children.

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We're marking Child Protection Week — and with children being the most vulnerable in our society, the HOT1027 News team is out across Gauteng asking where we’re falling short… and how we can do better.

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Hot1027's Darren Scott has died at the age of 61.

He lost his battle with cancer early this morning and passed away peacefully in hospital.

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One of Joburg’s oldest residents is celebrating his 105th birthday this morning.

Ernest James Martin — or “ Uncle Jim” - as everyone affectionately calls him – is marking the extraordinary milestone today surrounded by loved ones.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny visited him at his retirement home…

In the age of social media , it’s easy to compare your life to everyone else’s highlight reel—and wonder if you’re falling behind.

That’s the feeling South African author...Qarnita Loxton captures in her new novel - "What’s Wrong With June?" - which will be featured at the Kingsmead Book Fair.

HOT 1027’s Natasha Thorp takes a look...

A young girl will soon be able to see, a determined single mum is kick-starting her career and a beloved church will be able to repair it's roof - thanks to HOT1027 listeners.

It's been another week making a meaningful difference here on HOT1027 with Hot Cares to the tune of R207 000.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look...