Christmas Wish 2019
It’s that time of the year of again, and we are ready to give back in a big way.
Christmas Wish is officially open on Mansfield in the Morning! It’s been a tough year, for some people more than others, and we all know someone who is going through an especially difficult time. This is the time to spread some love and kindness during the festive season.
If you know of someone who could use some Christmas cheer or who needs a helping hand, then we need YOU.
Please email their details and yours to christmaswish@hot919.co.za.
Please give us all the information you can; your wish needs to be specific, including exactly what is needed so that we meet their needs in an impactful, meaningful way. The more we know, the better we can help!
Christmas Wish 2019 on Hot 91.9FM because Hot Cares.
Oh! And don’t spoil the surprise. Be sure to keep your nomination a secret. We’d love for the Wish come true to be a surprise.
Christmas Wish Terms and Conditions:
- When nominating someone, please remember the Hot91.9FM Christmas Wish is specifically for INDIVIDUALS who need some uplifting and not for organisations.
- As we try to spread the Christmas spirit, this initiative is about sharing the caring. Self-nominations do not qualify.
- The nominee MUST reside in the Johannesburg area, even if you, the person doing the nominating do not.
- Please be aware that the stories of successful wishes will have their pictures, video footage and story published in local and social media, as well of course, as being on-air with Mansfield in the Morning on Hot91.9FM.
- Should a Wish be granted, we will require positive proof of identification in the form of; valid green bar-coded ID, SA smart card ID or valid passport.
- By submitting a Christmas Wish, you confirm that the information provided is true and submitted in good faith.
- If for any reason the terms of the Wish are contravened as deemed fit by Hot91.9FM management, we reserve the right to withdraw the Wish in part or in full and pursue any necessary legal recourse.
- We reserve the right to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time.
- By submitting a Christmas Wish, the participant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions.
Listen to the 2018 Christmas Wish podcasts
Podcasts
Stories
Hot91.9FM Christmas Wish – Getting Lia’s Groove Back
Getting Lia's Groove Back The grand finale of Hot 91.9FM Christmas Wish 2018 took place at Gold Reef City and we couldn’t have asked for a better and more heartwarming way to round it all off.Lia and Noel were childhood sweethearts and have been married...
Hot91.9FM Christmas Wish – Gavin Rautenbach
A Roof Over Gavin and Jacqui's Heads Jacqui Rautenbach nominated her husband, Gavin, for the Hot 91.9FM Christmas Wish. Gavin recently had a stroke and, according to Jacqui, the past month has been really tough for all. Gavin has also been...
Hot91.9FM Christmas Wish – Ryan Bow
A Ride Along for RyanLiz Bow got in touch with Hot 91.9FM Christmas Wish to nominate her son, Ryan. Despite being born mentally handicapped, 41-year-old Ryan is a bright light in his family. They call him ‘News of the World” in the house because he always keeps the...
Hot91.9FM Christmas Wish – Robert and Evelyn Cloete
Robert and Evelyn Cloete Our hearts broke when Bianca Cloete contacted us to nominate her elderly Mom and Dad who were, quite literally, taken for a ride recently. Robert Cloete’s car was making a terrible noise. When he took it to the garage it turned out that he...
Hot91.9FM Christmas Wish – Gill Ryan
New Glasses for Gill Philip Cousins nominated his colleague and, Gill Ryan, for the Hot 91.9FM Christmas Wish. In his email, Philip writes: 'Gill is a single income earner who struggles financially. She takes care of her brother who is...
Hot91.9FM Christmas Wish – Nikita Reeves
Making a Home for Nikita and EthanHeidi Duminy wrote to Hot 91.9FM Christmas Wish about her vivacious young colleague, Nikita Reeves.At 23 years old, Nikita is studying part-time at the IMM Graduate School of Marketing whilst working full-time to pay for her...
Hot91.9FM Christmas Wish – Siminyeni Ndlovu
Siminyeni Ndlovu Sharon sent Christmas Wish an email nominating mother of three, Siminyeni Ndlovu. Known for never - say - die entrepreneurial spirit, Siminyeni started out as a domestic worker and eventually saved up enough money to purchase...
Hot91.9FM Christmas Wish – Sinead
Sinead Single mother Nadine contacted us to nominate her incredibly tenacious young daughter, Sinead.The last two years have been particularly difficult for Nadine. She was retrenched and her partner walked out on the family leaving her to cope on her own.Most...
Hot 91.9FM Christmas Wish – Erika Gets Pampered
Erika Gets Pampered Nominated by her two sisters, Erica Botha is a teacher and single mother of two beautiful boys aged 15 and 10. On a teacher’s salary, Erica does the best she can but barely manages to make ends meet. Due to her financial situation,...
Hot 91.9FM Christmas Wish – The Elliman Family Earn a Break to the Bush
The Elliman Family Get a break in the Bush Kyra Elliman got in touch with us to make a Christmas Wish come true for her granny. Kyra told us that some of her most cherished childhood memories were those spent in the bush with her grandparents. She also...
Hot 91.9FM Christmas Wish – Beth Venter Gets a New Garage Door
Beth Venter Gets a New Garage Door Beth Venter was nominated by her two daughters Laureen and Deidre. The girls say Beth lives alone since their fathers passing a few years ago. As the years have gone by Beth has had to have a knee replacement and a...
Hot 91.9FM Christmas Wish – Davies Family Gets Assistance
Davies Family Gets Assistance Friend Justine Prigmore got in touch to tell us about her friend Carolyn Davies. Last year, Carolyn’s husband Paul was diagnosed with cancer and was given two years to live, but tragically the cancer spread more aggressively than...
Hot 91.9FM Christmas Wish – Michael Strydom Gets A Helping Hand
Michael Strydom Gets A Helping Hand Brendan Pretorius nominated his mate Michael Strydom and says he is the nicest guy you’ll ever met and after hearing his story, we’d like to agree. A dedicated husband and father of two, has always been tenacious,...
Hot 91.9FM Christmas Wish – Tasnim Gets Her Christmas Wish Granted
Tasnim Gets Her Christmas Wish Granted Rubena got in touch with Hot 91.9FM Christmas Wish and nominated her cousin, Tasnim Chopdat and her five children. On the 27 October 2018 a fire struck Tasnim’s home. Mercifully nobody was hurt and only parts of the house were...
Hot 91.9FM Christmas Wish – New bed For Rachel Debi
A New bed For Rachel Debi Rachel Debi was nominated by her daughter, Makaila Padayachee. In 2003 Rachel underwent an operation that left her semi paralysed. According to Makaila, Rachel struggles to sleep and suffers from severe back pain because of the operation...
Hot 91.9FM Christmas Wish – Aiden Meets His Cricket Hero
Aiden Meets His Cricket Hero Little 8-year-old Aiden Nothnagel was bitten in the face by a staffie in January this year. As a result of this traumatic event, Aiden has had to have reconstructive plastic surgery done to close his wounds left by the dog bite. Hit...
Hot 91.9FM Christmas Wish – Car Seat for Karabo
Car Seat for Karabo Strictly defined as a group of people that are related to one another, family is so much more than that. Family is that incredible bond created by mothers, fathers, brothers and sisters that provides comfort in a world of uncertainty. It’s a...
Hot 91.9FM Christmas Wish – Graduation in Cape Town
Graduation in Cape Town Our first Christmas Wish of 2018 was about celebrating silver linings and sharing the unshakeable resilience we as South Africans have. Mthokozisi Khumalo is one such South African. Derrick Murphy contacted us about his employee...
