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Jenny's Hot Takes : Episode 3 : "The Quality of Mercy” by Siphiwe Gloria Ndlovu

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Award-winning author Siphiwe Gloria Ndlovu has told HOT1027 News the main character in her latest book was based on her grandfather, as a way to immortalize his integrity.

"The Quality of Mercy” has been short-listed for this year’s edition of the Sunday Times Literary Awards in partnership with Exclusive books.

It’s a moving love story that straddles Rhodesia’s transition to post colonial Zimbabwe .

Hot1027’s Jenny Crwys-Williams caught up with the author in Bulawayo..
3 Oct 2023 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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