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The Boks book South Africa's spot in the Rugby World Cup Final 🏆

South Africans are waking up smiling all over the world thanks to the Springboks nail-biting victory over England at the Rugby World Cup. The Boks beat the English by just 1 point during last night's semi-final securing the 16-15 win along with our place in the final. Here on home…

22 Oct 2023 2 min

Jenny's Hot Takes: Episode 42: "The Blinded City" by Matthew Wilhelm-Solomon

Award-nominated author Matthew Wilhelm-Solomon has told HOT1027 news he spent 10 years collecting stories from Joburg's inner city to put names and faces to the tragic conditions illegal immigrants and South Africans are living in. "The Blinded City" is up for this year's non-fiction prize at the Sunday Times Literary…

22 Oct 2023 2 min

Jenny's Hot Takes : Episode 41: "The Errors of Dr Browne" by Mark Winkler

Award-nominated author Mark Winkler has told HOT1027 news he got the idea for his latest offering after a chance encounter with a 400-year-old pamphlet about a witch trial. His novel "The Errors of Dr Browne" is up for this years fiction prize at the Sunday Times literary awards in partnership…

21 Oct 2023 2 min

Jenny's Hot Takes Episode 40 : An extract from "My Land Obsession"

Author and lawyer Bulelwa Mabasa says she used her non-fiction book to highlight the many ways that black history has been omitted from South Africa's school curriculum. "My Land Obsession" is up for this year's Sunday Times Literary Awards in partnership with Exclusive Books. In the run up the awards,…

21 Oct 2023 2 min

Jenny's Hot Takes : Episide 39 : An extract from "How To Be A Revolutionary"

Having taken us through the parallels between South Africa and China in her award-nominated novel author CA Davids has treated us to an extract. Her novel "How to Be a Revolutionary" has been nominated for the Sunday Times Literary Awards in partnership with Exclusive Books. Hot1027's Jenny Crwys-Williams takes a look…

21 Oct 2023 1 min

Jenny's Hot Takes: Episode 38 : "My Land Obsession" by Bulelwa Mabasa

Author and lawyer Bulelwa Mabasa has told HOT1027 news she's tried to bridge the gap between the wealthy clients she represents and the downtrodden communities trying to claim ancenstral land. Her non-fiction book "My Land Obsession" is up for this year's Sunday Times Literary Awards in partnership with Exclusive Books…

20 Oct 2023 1 min

Jenny's Hot Takes : Episode 37 : "How To Be A Revolutionary" by C.A Davids

Award-nominated author C.A Davids says she drew on parallels between South Africa and China to explore how revolutions can start out with the best of intentions, only to be interrupted by the greed and corruption of those meant to be driving change. Her novel "How to Be a Revolutionary" has…

20 Oct 2023 2 min

Jenny's Hot Takes : Episode 36 : "My Land Obsession" by Bulelwa Mabasa

Author and lawyer Bulelwa Mabasa says she's tried to give a voice to South African women who've been overlooked during efforts to redistribute land in our country. Her non-fiction book "My Land Obsession" is up for this year's Sunday Times Literary Awards in partnership with Exclusive Books.. HOT1027's Jenny Crwys-Williams…

19 Oct 2023 1 min

Jenny's Hot Takes: Episode 35 : "How To Be A Revolutionary" by CA Davids

Author C.A Davids says she tried to paint a realistic picture of the pain that accompanies revolution. Her novel "How to Be a Revolutionary" has been nominated for the Sunday Times Literary Awards in partnership with Exclusive Books. It tells the story of South African "Beth" who moves to China…

19 Oct 2023 1 min

Jenny's Hot Takes : Episode 34 : "My Land Obsession" by Bulelwa Mabasa

Author and lawyer Bulelwa Mabasa says the seeds of advocacy were planted in her mind when she was a young child looking up at a sad painting on the wall in her family's home. Her non-fiction book titled "My Land Obsession" is up for this year's Sunday Times Literary Awards…

18 Oct 2023 2 min

Jenny's Hot Takes : Episode 33 : "How To Be A Revolutionary" by CA Davids

Author C.A Davids says she used the characters in her award-nominated novel to show how the quest for freedom can be powerful a motivator for action and change. "How to Be A Revolutionary" is up for this year's coveted fiction prize at the Sunday Time's Literary Awards in partnership with…

18 Oct 2023 2 min

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