Get Up Woman Self-Sustainable Women’s Village
Hot Cares recently received a request to help the “Get Up Woman” NPC by one of the Hot 91.9 FM clients who was previously in an abusive relationship. She had managed to not only get out of the abusive relationship because of “Women Get Up”, she had totally transformed...
Foster Mom Gets a Helping Hand So She Can Carry on Making a Difference
Lynn Tyack is a single foster mother to three children, who live with her in her home. This is not the first time she has fostered, and she has a passion for opening her heart, and home to children who need it the most. In January she opened her home to two new...
Boy with Epilepsy’s Family Gets Peace of Mind and a Good Nights Rest
Ruweida Noble wrote into Hot Cares about her grandson Diyaan who has epilepsy. Diyaan and his mother stay with Ruweida and they both take care of him and wake up through the night to tend to his epilepsy. This hugely impacts not only their sleep, but their quality of...
Hot Cares – The Angel Network
Samantha Cowen together with Sasha Lee Olivier went through to the Teddy Bear Clinic in 2019 to watch how children are taught how to testify in a rape trial. This has all been set up in a way to make the child feel safe, but also to make the child feel comfortable to...
A Bike Called Milkshake
Today on Mansfield in the Morning we spoke to Cindy Van Wyk who shared her story. Cindy is a breast cancer survivor who underwent a bilateral mastectomy and cancer treatment. Her cancer was caught early and she is in remission mostly due to her faith and the fact...
Hot Cares – Healing Wings
This morning, Hot Cares on Mansfield in the Morning spoke to Megan Brewer from Healing Wings. Megan wrote to tell us about the incredible work they’re doing and about the far-reaching effects that work has had. While Healing Wings itself is a drug and alcohol...
FIBO Africa Challenge
The official launch of the FIBO Africa Corporate Challenge on Hot 91.9FM happened this morning on Mansfield in the Morning, with the aim of raising R91 900 for Hot Cares. We’re challenging corporates to take part in fun fitness challenges to find the fittest corporate...
Gogo’s 100th Birthday
Robinah contacted Hot Cares on behalf of her beloved grandmother who lives in the Lorraine area in Tzaneen. As we read her letter, we got a deep sense of Robinah’s love and gratitude as she described how through thick and thin, her grandmother has always been there;...
Juanita and Charmaine
Charmaine contacted Hot Cares with a request for her amazing, resilient sister, Juanita who has had a rough go of it lately. Both Juanita and Charmaine lost their mother in 2017, but in the following year Juanita was also faced with her ending of her 25-year-long...
Hot Cares on Hot 91.9FM reach out to assist Fellow Presenter Neville Pillay
On Thursday, 25 July, award winning Hot 91.9FM’s Managing Director, Lloyd Madurai was informed by Sheena Sewpersadh, a listener in Durban who streams Hot 91.9FM, about fellow radio presenter Neville Pillay critical medical situation and his desperate need of financial...
The Oosthuizen Family
Adele contacted Hot Cares about her friend Madelein Oosthuizen and her family who’ve been having a tragic time. Last month Madelein lost her 11-week old son Luandre who, after being born with cystic fibrosis, fought bravely for his little life in ICU. Madelein and...
Wings of Inspiration/Have A Heart Foundation – 27 05 2019
Last winter, Hot Cares lent some Hot Cares help to the Have a Heart Foundation by replacing all the windows in their building which had been smashed in, making the shelter vulnerable to the cold. Since then, they’ve had to move premises (for the better) and have now...
Diepsloot Health and Wellness Mission
Phezile Koekoe reached out to Hot Cares to tell us about the Health and Wellness Mission Project she spearheads in Diepsloot. Every Thursday morning, a group of 45 people who are openly living with HIV and Aids who come together for mutual support group, skills...
Encouraging Carolyn
Nominated by her friend Lynn, Carolyn has hit a truly tough time. After having moved up to Johannesburg from Simon’s Town with her partner Anthony seeking a brighter future, things took a turn 2 years ago when Anthony tragically took his own life 2 years ago. Carolyn...
Hot Cares Tristan
Tristan has an Auto Immune deficiency, namely IgA and IgG. He is asthmatic so whenever he picks up a bug from another child, friend, family member it goes straight to his chest as it’s his biggest weak point. His body can’t fight the normal sniffles or cough, flue...
Miemie Paints The Town!
This morning on Mansfield in the Morning, Hot Cares got to experience the spirit of tenacity, community and love that, in truth, keeps the world turning. Jeanine Du Toit contacted Hot Cares on behalf of her friend Miemie, being a member of The Chemo...
Hot Cares Helps Zulu
Today on Mansfield in the Morning, Hot Cares spoke to Mxolisi Zulu. Affectionately known as Zulu, he works at Blanket Biz in Carlswald for Natalie Pope who nominated him for some help through Hot Cares. A man with a heart for animals, Zulu has been living on...
Helping Lindsay
Hot Cares received a call from Charmaine. Charmaine's daughter Lindsay, sadly lost her daughter to Angelman syndrome last November. Following the emotional ordeal of nursing and eventually burying her daughter, Lindsay still has so many doctors accounts to pay. The...
The Society for Animals in Distress
This week Hot Cares had The Society for Animals in Distress in the studio to speak about their story with Jeremy Mansfield and Simon Hill The Society for Animals in Distress is an established veterinary care provider that has been serving South Africa’s rural,...
Kyle Nhlapo
Kyle NhlapoThis morning Mansfield in the Morning welcomed Kyle Nhlapo in studio. A vibrant and inspirational young man, 19 year old Kyle is an ex-Fourways High School student and Fourways resident. Hot Cares came to meet this extraordinary soul when we were tagged via...
Hot91.9 FM Valentines Night Race
Hot 91.9 FM, in proud partnership with Sage Foundation and the Randburg Harriers, welcomed the Little Rose Centre, the Wandsworth School and the Ann Harding Cheshire Home to the Big Joburg Drive. As a result of the successful Hot91.9 FM Valentines Night Race in...
Bianca & Family
In our current economic climate, it’s sad to say, but retrenchment is an unfortunate reality that many South African families face. Bianca, her husband and their son, who currently attends Grade 5 at Jeppe Prep are some such South Africans who’ve experienced this...
Hot Cares Helps Sam Soja
A Hot91.9FM listener who travels the backroads in Chartwell has, over the past few months, watched Sam Soja carry little Jean, who is 16 months old, to and from school. Whether its freezing cold in winter, or pouring with rain, Sam makes sure that little Jean attends...
Natasha and Alicia House Fire
We received a phone call from one of our listeners Shaun Harris who told us about a horrific incident that took place on Wednesday night the 13th of February 2019 in Bromhof, his neighbours house burnt down in a fire due to a power surge. The house belonged to...
Hot Cares – Ambrose – Calling For Help For The Valentines Flower King
This morning on Hot Cares. Ambrose has been around at the bright water commons for many years selling roses to people simply enjoying their meals or taking an evening walk. Unfortunately, with all the renovations being done, he has been unable to bring in the money he...
Miracle Mission – Children’s home
Hot Cares helped Miracle Mission – Children’s home. Miracle Mission has placed approximately 85 children through the adoption process. Glynis and Cindy are angels on this earth who have dedicated their lives to ensure that each babies story will have a happy ending....
Hot Cares Soup Kitchen Ends The Year Off With A Bang!
It's been our privilege to have fed hundreds of people since the start of the Hot Cares Soup Kitchen earlier on in 2018. Since it's inception, through your generous support of the Hot Cares initiative, we've been able to touch lives and provide a healthy, reliable...
Hot Cares – Edson
This morning on Hot Cares on Hot91.91FM, Joburg's Hottest Breakfast Show spoke to Edson who works in the Office Park car wash. Nominated by Gail from our sales team, Edson and his wife recently had twin boys; a big surprise they only discovered in the delivery room!...
Hot Cares – Agnes
Kerry Leigh posted an appeal to the community to help her domestic worker Agnes on one of the local social media groups, Hot Cares saw this and new that we could help. Tragedy first struck when Agnes lost her house and all her possessions in a fire and...
Hot Cares – Hopewell
Hopewell was nominated to Hot Cares by his colleague, Corma, an employee of NGV Gas. A few nights ago Hopewell was awakened by his neighbor’s panicked cry for help. To his great shock, when he opened his curtain, he saw the fire. Hopewell first moved his...
Hot Cares – Community Angel Gets A Little Help
Kelly is the lady that nominated Audrey (the lady we gave the car too) The 10th of September is World Suicide Prevention Day – Kelly’s father committed suicide. Apart from having a full-time job, Kelly spends her spare hours in between work, after hours and weekends...
Hot Cares – Fight With Insight
Fight with Insight (FWI) is an open access gym that was established in the city with the vision of creating a safe place for the children of Johannesburg, using boxing to teach them life skills that assist them in taking responsibility for claiming their rights as...
Hot Cares – Love Justice
LOVE JUSTICE “Love and Compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.” - Dalai Lama XIV Without our knowing, people are stolen. Stolen and used. Every day. Suffering, hidden in plain sight. It may seem like a problem for some...
100 Lives 31 Days – Audrey Gets Mobile
Audrey Gets Mobile “When one neighbour helps another, we strengthen our communities.” - Jennifer Pahlka. There’s no way we could have forgotten the heart-wrenching story of Audrey Garrett who lost her daughter early this month. On 3rd July, Audrey's...
100 Lives 31 Day – Shaz Gofoor
Shaz Gofoor “If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” - African Proverb. Nominated by her mother Rehana Ishmael, Shaz Gofoor used to have a small beauty therapy place but her daughter was born with a medical condition, and...
100 Lives 31 Days – Marina and Dominique
Marina and Dominique “Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” - Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. Marina is a single mom who shares her home with her lovely 16-year-old daughter Dominique. Tragically, on Sunday the 21st...
100 Lives 31 Days – Elandsvallei Home for the Aged
Elandsvallei Home for the Aged “One person caring about another represents life’s greatest value.” - Jim Rohn. The Elandsvallei Home for the Aged is a nursing and frail care centre, run by The Red Cross. Established in 1952, The Elandsvallei Home was...
100 Lives 31 Days – Lily Rose and Carene
Lily Rose and Carene “You don’t choose your family. They are God’s gift to you, as you are to them.” - Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. As a young girl, Carene started volunteering at the Love Of Christ Ministries (TLC) in the south of Johannesburg. She...
100 Lives 31 Days – Natalie Gets Assistance After A Tragic Loss
Natalie Gets Assistance After A Tragic Loss “Grief is like the ocean; it comes in waves, ebbing and flowing. Sometimes it is overwhelming. All we can do is learn to swim.” - Vicki Harrison. Grief came recently and suddenly for 32 year-old Natalie, a mother...
100 Lives 31 Days – Gladys Gets Assistance
Gladys Gets Assistance “The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in man’s determination.” - Tommy Lasorda. Bruce Rayne contacted Hot Cares to assist his former colleague Gladys. Bruce and Gladys worked in the Events industry, but times...
100 Lives 31 Days – Jenna Gets Help With Her Studies
Jenna Gets Help With Her Studies “You don’t choose your family. They are God’s gift to you, as you are to them.” - Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. Family friend Cheryl van der Walt nominated hard-working Jenna who matriculated from Park Town Girls High...
100 Lives 31 Days – Emily and Dudu
Emily and Dudu “Caring for others is an expression of what it means to be fully human.” - Unknown. Nadia nominated Emily, a sweet and humble retired lady, who used to be the cleaning lady at the company where Nadia worked. Emily and her daughter, Dudu, had...
100 Lives 31 Days – Matchbox Babies #LoveMadeSimple
Matchbox Babies #LoveMadeSimple “Where there is love, there is life.” - Unknown. Chantal Landsberg, a volunteer at Matchbox Babies, a place of safety for abandoned babies, contacted Hot Cares for assistance. Established in 2005 and based in Joburg North,...
100 Lives 31 Days – Have a Heart Care Centre
Have a Heart Care Centre “One person caring about another represents life’s greatest value.” - Jim Rohn. Marius Oelofse, a former missionary, identified the need for a place for the elderly in his area. Many people are not able to support themselves in...
100 Lives 31 Days – Jacqui Gets Some Comfort
Jacqui Gets Some Comfort “Part of the healing process is sharing with other people who care.” - Jerry Cantrell. Jacqui lived a normal life as a mom of two young children and a wife to her darling husband John; but nothing could’ve prepared her for the...
100 Lives 31 Days – Jamie Gets Encouragement to Keep on Fighting
Jamie Gets Encouragement to Keep on Fighting “Victory is always possible for the person who refuses to stop fighting.” - Napoleon Hill. Jamie is a 27 year old mother and wife who has had a troubling few years. Over the last four years, Jamie has undergone...
100 Lives 31 Days – Chantelle’s Hope in the City of Gold
Chantelle’s Hope in the City of Gold “Family gives us two things; one is roots, the other is wings” - Unknown. Chantelle and Carl are a young, engaged couple in their 20’s just beginning their life together. Due to the economic situation and lack of jobs...
100 Lives 31 Days – Living Link
Living Link "I Can Do Things You Cannot. You Can Do Things I Cannot. Together We Can Do Great Things." – Mother Teresa. Hot Cares got in touch with The Living Link earlier this month to see if they could get involved in treating some of our beneficiaries...
100 Lives 31 Days – Helping Tayla and Her Family
Helping Tayla and Her Family “The flower that blooms in adversity is the rarest and most beautiful of all.” - Walt Disney. The last four years have been an incredibly trying time for Tayla's family. After demonstrating great personal strength, Ivan,...
100 Lives 31 Days – Leon Gets a New Lease on Life
Leon Gets a New Lease on Life “Love one another and help others to rise to the higher levels simply by pouring out love. Love is infectious and the greatest healing energy.” - Sai Baba. Vanessa contacted Hot Cares to assist with her father, Leon. At only...
100 Lives 31 Days – Chris Sithole’s Unearthed Talent
Chris Sithole's Unearthed Talent “Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” - Thomas Merton. Nominated by Lucy, a college and friend of his, Chris Sithole has an as yet unearthed talent. It was Lucy’s late fathers wish to see...
100 Lives 31 Days – Reuniting Kristel With Her Ailing Mother
Reuniting Kristel With Her Ailing Mother “Motherly love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible.” - Marion C. Garretty. Jackie from Ann Harding Chesire Home in Randburg contacted Hot Cares to see we could assist one of their...
100 Lives 31 Days – Westbury Soccer Club
Westbury Soccer Club “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does.” - Nelson Mandela. Drugs are a huge problem in the areas of Westbury, Coronationville and the...
100 Lives 31 Days – Vuleka Northriding
Vuleka Northriding “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” - Nelson Mandela. Initiated by Parishes within the Anglican Diocese of Johannesburg, Vuleka was established in response to the growing crisis in education in the...
100 Lives 31 Days – Audrey Gets Assistance During a Difficult Time
Audrey Gets Assistance During a Difficult Time “Toughness is in the soul and spirit, not in muscles” - Alex Carras. Kelly Chomse contacted Hot Cares to assist Audrey. Audrey is a single mom with a mentally and physically challenged adult son who lives in...
100 Lives 31 Days – Harvest Project at the House of Compassion
Harvest Project at the House of Compassion “Success is not final. Failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.” - Unknown. The House of Compassion Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation centre was nominated by self-professed, die-hard...
100 Lives 31 Days – Sameshni is “Living2Inspire”
Sameshni is “Living2Inspire” “It’s not how we fall. It’s how we get back up again.” - Patrick Ness. During a routine Wellness Day at work in 2008, Sameshni Moodley did an HIV test as part of the regular set of health screenings. To her surprise, at the age...
100 Lives 31 Days – Yiull Damaso Auction Items
Yiull Damaso Auction Items Yiull Damaso is a critically acclaimed muralist, and visual artist, with work ranging from the abstract, to sculptures to striking oil on canvas pieces. Well known for his multiple Nelson Mandela portrait series, he was named...
100 Lives 31 Days – Ursula Gets Rehabilitation Assistance
Ursula Gets Rehabilitation Assistance “Things turn out best for the people who make the best out of the way things turn out.” - Art Linkletter. Ursula is Karens daughter. Last year, Ursula, was a healthy young lady of 30 who was married working and...
100 Lives 31 Days – Dignity Dreams
Dignity Dreams “Girls’ education is the single best investment that any society can make.” - Carol Bellamy. In Africa, the decision whether to buy a loaf of bread to satiate a grumbling stomach or a sanitary pad to manage a young girl’s period is commonly...