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Jenny's Hot Takes : Episode 32 : "My Land Obsession": by Bulelwa Mabasa

Author and lawyer Bulelwa Mabasa has told HOT1027 News she used her non-fiction book to give a voice to the lesser-known South Africans who were dispossessed of their land under apartheid. "My Land Obsession" is up for this year's Sunday Times Literary Awards in partnership with Exclusive Books.. The book…

17 Oct 2023 1 min

Jenny's Hot Takes : Episode 31 : "How To Be A Revolutionary" by C.A Davids

Author C.A Davids says she merged fact with fiction in her award-nominated book to explore our obligations to ourselves , our loved ones and our countries. "How To Be a Revolutionary" is up for this year's fiction prize at the Sunday Times Literary Awards in partnership with Exclusive Books. Set…

17 Oct 2023 2 min

Jenny's Hot Takes : Episode 30 : An extract from "Unforgiven" by Liz McGregor

Having taken HOT1027 listeners through her journey to find the truth behind her father's murder author Liz McGregor has agreed to give us a reading from her award-nominated book. "Unforgiven: Face to Face with my Father's Killer" has been nominated for the non-fiction prize at the Sunday Times Literary awards…

16 Oct 2023 2 min

Jenny's Hot Takes : Episode 29 : An extract from "The Heistman" by Andrew Brown

After giving us fascinating insight into the complex underworld of cash-in-transit heists, author Andrew Brown has treated us to a reading of his award-nominated book. "The Heistmen" is up for this year's Sunday Times Literary awards in partnership with Exclusive Books. HOT1027's Jenny Crwys-Williams has more…

16 Oct 2023 4 min

Jenny's Hot Takes : Episode 28 " "The Unforgiven" by Liz McGregor

Author and Journalist Liz McGregor says coming face-to-face with her father's killer , made her realize how he had been stripped of his identity behind bars and now only sees himself as a soldier in the infamous numbers gang. Her Book "Unforgiven" is up for the non-fiction prize at the…

15 Oct 2023 2 min

Jenny's Hot Takes : Episode 27 : "The Heistmen" by Andrew Brown

Author Andrew Brown says South Africans often underestimate the level of training and professionalism that goes into cash-in-transit heists. His book "The Heistmen" has been nominated for the Sunday Times Literary Awards in partnership with Exclusive Books. Using his decades of experience as a police officer, Brown gives readers fascinating…

15 Oct 2023 2 min

Jenny's Hot Takes :Episode 26 : "The Unforgiven" by Liz McGergor

Author and journalist Liz McGregor has told HOT1027 News a car accident 5 years ago spurred her into action to find out how and possibly why her father was murdered in Cape Town. Her book "Unforgiven : Face to Face with my Father's Killer" has been nominated for the non-fiction…

14 Oct 2023 2 min

The HOT1027 Radio Academy : Congrats to the Class of '23 🎧

92 women and men are graduating from the HOT 1027 Radio Academy this morning. Students of all ages were given valuable insight into the exciting world of radio over the 8 week course - free of charge. HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more …

14 Oct 2023 2 min

Jenny's Hot Takes : Episode 25 : "The Heistmen" by Andrew Brown

Author Andrew Brown says he used his latest thriller to show how likeability and circumstance can shape the way we perceive law enforcement and the so-called "baddies" they pursue. His crime novel "The Heistmen" has been nominated for the Sunday Times Literary Awards in partnership with Exclusive Books. Andrew drew…

14 Oct 2023 2 min

Jenny's Hot Takes: Episode 24 : "Unforgiven" by Liz McGregor

Author Liz McGregor says as difficult as it was to hear details about her father's murder , it did help her piece together his final moments and revealed the brave fight he put up for his life. Her book "Unforgiven : Face to Face with my Father's Killer" has been…

13 Oct 2023 2 min

Jenny's Hot Takes : Episode 23 : "The Heistmen" by Andrew Brown

Author Andrew Brown says as a police officer he discovered many of the criminals behind cash-in-transit heists in South Africa see it a "victimless crime" . Hi thriller "The Heistmen" is up for this year's Sunday Times Literary awards in partnership with Exclusive Books. It tells the story of a…

13 Oct 2023 2 min

Jenny's Hot Takes : Episode 22 : "Unforgiven" by Liz McGregor

Author and journalist Liz McGregor has told HOT1027 News she needed to write the story of her father's murder to try and uncover the truth behind the crime. Her book "Unforgiven : Face to Face with my Father's Killer" has been nominated for the non-fiction prize at the Sunday Times…

12 Oct 2023 2 min

Jenny's Hot Takes : Episode 21 : "The Heistmen" by Andrew Brown

Author Andrew Brown says as a police officer and a lawyer he was able to draw on his insight into cash-in transit heists to explore the brazen crime that so many of us fear. Hi crime thriller "The Heistmen" is up for this year's Sunday Times Literary awards in partnership…

12 Oct 2023 2 min

Jenny's Hot Takes : Episode 20 : An extract from "Manifesto" by Songezo Zibi

After giving us the inside track on his optimistic view of South Africa's future, author Songezo Zibi has treated us to an excerpt of his award-nominated book. "Manifesto: A New Vision for South Africa" has been nominated for the Sunday Times Literary awards non-fiction prize in partnership with Exclusive books…

11 Oct 2023 2 min

Jenny's Hot Takes : Episode 19 : An excerpt from Yewande Omotoso's "An Unusual Grief"

After giving us intimate insight into her award nominated novel, author Yewande Omotoso has agreed to treat us to an excerpt . "An Unusual Grief" has been short-listed for this year's coveted fiction prize at the Sunday Times Literary Awards in partnership with Exclusive Books. It tells the story of…

11 Oct 2023 2 min

Jenny's Hot Takes : Episode 18 : "Manifesto" by Songezo Zibi

Award-nominated author Songezo Zibi says South Africans are on a multi-generational mission to secure our country's future . His book "Manifesto: A New Vision for South Africa" has been nominated for the Sunday Times Literary awards non-fiction prize... in partnership with Exclusive books. Hot1027's Jenny Crwys-Williams caught up with him…

10 Oct 2023 1 min

Jenny's Hot Takes : Episode 17 : "An Unusual Grief" by Yewande Omotoso

Author Yewande Omotoso has told Hot1027 news she used her latest novel to cast the floodlight on some of the things we don't say to each each other and the impact the silence has on our lives. "An Unusual Grief" has been short-listed for this year's fiction prize at the…

10 Oct 2023 2 min

Jenny's Hot Takes : Episode 16 : " Manifesto" by Songezo Zibi

Award-nominated author Songezo Zibi is warning we cannot ignore the economic and welfare costs that come with keeping ineffectual and unqualified government leaders in office. His book "Manifesto: A New Vision for South Africa" has been nominated for the Sunday Times Literary awards non-fiction prize - in partnership with Exclusive…

9 Oct 2023 1 min

Jenny's Hot Takes : Episode 15 : "An Unusual Grief" by Yewande Omotoso

Author Yewande Omotoso says she used her latest novel to show how death has a way of putting the parts of our lives that we hide from our loved ones under the microscope …usually by the trails we leave behind. "An Unusual Grief" has been short-listed for this year's fiction…

9 Oct 2023 2 min

Jenny's Hot Takes : Episode 14 : "Manifesto" by Songezo Zibi

Author Songezo Zibi says many South Africans are faced with the choice between leaving our country and staying to fight. His non-fiction book "Manifesto: A New Vision for South Africa" has been nominated for the Sunday Times Literary awards in partnership with Exclusive books. Hot1027's Jenny Crwys-Williams caught up with…

8 Oct 2023 2 min