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HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS

From the top of K2 to the dusty trails left behind by Heritage series Land Rovers across Africa, the Hot1027 news team is hard at work unearthing the gems among us who are colouring outside the lines and beating the odds. We have a knack for finding the everyday heroes who are making a difference and cutting through red tape... These outstanding stories rarely get the attention they deserve because they're not considered "Breaking News". That's why we're "Not Breaking News".
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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 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

Jenny's Hot Takes : Episode 13 : "An Unusual Grief" by Yewande Omotoso

Author Yewande Omotoso says she used her latest novel to delve into the interesting ways we grieve ; like trying on a pair of shoes that used to belong to a loved one , or examining knick-knacks we didn't even know they owned. "An Unusual Grief" has been short-listed for…
8 Oct 2023 2 min

Jenny's Hot Takes: Episode 12: "Manifesto" by Songezo Zibi

Author Songezo Zibi says he used his latest offering to challenge both black and white professionals to urgently return to public life for the sake of democracy and our battered economy. "Manifesto: A New Vision for South Africa" has been nominated for the Sunday Times Literary awards non-fiction prize in…
7 Oct 2023 2 min

Jenny's Hot Takes : Episode 11 : "An Unusual Grief" by Yewande Omotoso

Author Yewande Omotoso says she tried to show in her award-nominated novel how resilience and self-discovery can sometimes emerge from even the deepest depths of grief. "An Unusual Grief" has been short-listed for this year's fiction prize at The Sunday Times Literary Awards in partnership with Exclusive Books. It's a…
7 Oct 2023 2 min

Cycling from Joburg to Cape Town to buy my friend a prosthetic

A Gauteng man will be putting his body on the line to try and raise funds for a disabled friend who needs a prosthetic leg. 29 year-old Sean Clarke sets off on a grueling adventure this morning that will see him cycle all the way from Joburg to Cape Town…
6 Oct 2023 1 min

Jenny's Hot Takes : Episode 8 : "Dear Comrade President" by Andre Odendaal

In his award nominated book , author Andre Odendaal explores the pivotal role that women played in standing up to patriarchy to help shape our constitution. “Dear Comrade President: Oliver Tambo and the foundations of South Africa’s constitution” is up for the non fiction prize at the Sunday Times Literary…
5 Oct 2023 2 min

Jenny's Hot Takes: Episode 7 : "The Quality of Mercy" by Siphiwe Gloria Ndlovu

Award-winning author Siphiwe Gloria Ndlovu says she used her latest novel to explore the extraordinary snow ball effects that come with living in a community built around kindness and kinship. “The Quality of Mercy” is up for this year’s fiction prize in the Sunday Times Literary awards in partnership with…
5 Oct 2023 1 min

Jenny's Hot Takes : Episode 6 : "Dear Comrade President" By Andre Odendaal

Author Andre Odendaal says by interviewing key struggle stalwarts for his latest offering he was able to drive home the physical risks that came with crafting an inclusive future for our country. “Dear Comrade President: Oliver Tambo and the foundations of South Africa’s constitution” is up for the non fiction…
4 Oct 2023 2 min
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