South Africa, Nov. 5 -- From early morning pledges to last-minute surges, the energy was electric. Donations in cash, goods, and services streamed in from listeners, corporates and sponsors, driving the total beyond all expectations and making this the biggest Teddython in Hot 102.7FM's history.

As the day built to a fever pitch, donations kept pouring in, from individuals giving what they could, to big-hearted corporates making major commitments. Among this year's standout contributions was a R1m cash donation from Antonio Iozzo, Group CEO at Alpha Group, a leading player in the Southern African insurance market. Then, just as the final hour ticked down and the total stood at R27m, Hot 102.7FM Managing Director, Lloyd Madurai, announced...