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2minReverend Shona joined HOT 1027 Breakfast this morning with an important date for your diary: Teddython 2026 takes place on Friday, 6 November — and pre-pledges open from 1 October. For Hot Cares, Teddython is far more than one big fundraising day. The money, goods and services pledged at Teddython directly shape how much Hot…
28 September 2026
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HOT 102.7FM drives women’s golf forward through new partnership with Kaiyuree Moodley In a move that underlines its commitment to sport, community and local talent, Johannesburg-based radio station HOT 102.7FM has partnered with rising golf star, Kaiyuree Moodley. The agreement will see the station throw its full support behind Moodley, championing women’s sport – and…
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Teddython explained: All the ways your giving makes a difference If you’ve ever been moved by the incredible stories you’ve heard on HOT 102.7FM – whether it’s a child finally receiving life-changing medical treatment, a struggling family getting back on their feet, or an animal shelter receiving much-needed support – it’s important to know that every…
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One year later, the kitchen that kept feeding – and the borehole that saved it Some stories are too powerful to summarise — they deserve to be felt. Fred and Martie’s Soup Kitchen in Claremont has long been a beacon of hope. Since 1981, the Hughes family has poured love into this community, ensuring that…
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Rainbows and Smiles leads with love in the fight against childhood cancer When it comes to health, few words weigh heavier than “cancer” or “stroke.” But through the incredible support of Hot Cares and your donations to the annual Teddython, stories of hardship are transforming into stories of hope. At the heart of it all…
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How Hot Cares turned a rescue dog into a real-life hero In 2023, Hot Cares was deeply moved by the extraordinary bond between a young boy named Joey and his beloved rescue dog, Max. At the time, Joey was just 11 and living with autonomic dysfunction—a rare condition that disrupts how his brain communicates with…
