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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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735 Episodes
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Jenny Boekwurm - Episode 50 - "Scatterling Of Africa"

Johnny Clegg's family say the late musician had extraordinary insight into how time can expand and contract according to circumstance. His son's Jessie and Jaron Clegg finished his memoir "Scatterling of Africa : My early Early Years".. and its been shortlisted for the Sunday Times Literary Awards, in partnership with…
7 Oct 2022 9 min

Jenny Boekwurm - Episode 49 - "All Gamorrahs Are The Same"

South African author Thenjiwe Mswane says she used her debut novel to open the discussion around mental health , and the role that family and religion plays in healing. Her book “All Gammorahs Are The Same” has been shortlisted for this years fiction prize at the Sunday Times Literary Awards,…
7 Oct 2022 2 min

Jenny Boekwurm - Episode 48 - "Scatterling of Africa"

Johnny Clegg's family say the late musician had a wonderful way of looking at the body, the soul and the human spirit while trying to find the balance between the tragic and the magic in his own life. Clegg's memoir "Scatterling of Africa : My early years" has been shortlisted…
6 Oct 2022 2 min

Jenny Boekwurm - Episode 47 - "All Gammorahs Are The Same"

South African author Thenjiwe Mswane says she tried to highlight the role that individuals play in creating their own happiness and joy in her debut novel. Her book , "All Gamorrahs are the Same" is up for the fiction prize in this year's Sunday Times Literary awards , in partnership…
6 Oct 2022 2 min

Jenny Boekwurm - Episode 46 - "Scatterling of Africa"

Johnny Clegg's son has told Hot1027 News that his father's life-long respect and admiration for the IsiZulu culture was sparked by Charlie Mzila's dignified handling of a racist encounter during apartheid. The late singer's family finished his autobiography "Scatterling of Africa: My Early Years " - and its now up…
5 Oct 2022 2 min

Jenny Boekwurm - Episode 45 - "All Gammorahs Are The Same"

South African author and anthropologist Thenjiwe Mswane has told Hot1027 news she had a "Eureka" moment during the final edit of her novel. "All Gamorrahs Are The Same" has been shortlisted for the fiction prize in this year's Sunday Times Literary Awards, in partnership with Exclusive Books. Hot1027's Jenny Crwys-Williams…
5 Oct 2022 2 min

World Teacher's Day 🍎

On World Teachers Day, its time to say thank-you to the men and women who helped shape us into the people we are today. Teaching is a noble profession , but often a thankless one , especially when it comes to recognition and pay.
5 Oct 2022 2 min

Jenny Boekwurm - Episode 44 - "Scatterling of Africa"

Johnny Clegg's son says his dad's chaotic childhood gave rise to an inquisitive nature that ultimately lead him to the music he so loved. Jaron and Jessie Clegg finished their father's book "Scatterling of Africa : My early years " which is now up for the non-fiction prize at the…
4 Oct 2022 2 min

Jenny Boekwurm - Episode 43 - "All Gammorrahs Are the Same"

South African author Thenjiwe Mswane says she decided to set her award-nominated novel in KZN after drawing on her rich memories as a rebellious child when she first discovered her love for reading and writing. Her book "All Gomorrahs Are The Same" has been shortlisted for this year's Sunday Times…
4 Oct 2022 2 min

Jenny Boekwurm - Episode 42 - "Scatterling of Africa"

Johnny Clegg's family say they did their best to preserve the iconic musician's story while finishing his award-nominated book. "Scatterling Of Africa My Early Years" is up for this year's non-fiction prize at the Sunday Times Literary Awards, in partnership with Exclusive Books... Hot1027's Jenny Crwys -Williams has more…
3 Oct 2022 2 min

Jenny Boekwurm - Episode 41 - "All Gamorrahs Are The Same"

The award nominated author of "All Gommorrahs Are The Same" has told Hot 1027 news she drew on her background in anthropology to tell the story of three women navigating through complicated generational conversations within black families. Thenjiwe Mswane's novel is up for this year's Sunday Times Literary Awards, in…
3 Oct 2022 2 min

Jenny Boekwurm - Episode 40 - "Land Matters"

Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi says he hopes his book helps to answer some of the burning questions around our land crisis... His non-fiction book called "Land Matters, South Africa's Failed Land Reforms and the Road ahead" is up for the 2022 Sunday Times Literary awards, in partnership with Exclusive Books. Hot…
30 Sep 2022 2 min

Jenny Boekwurm - Episode 39 - "Junx"

The Gauteng author of award-nominated novel "Junx" says he drew on his experience at the Oppikoppi music festival to paint the picture of a raucous party and consequences that follow certain drug-induced decisions. Tshediso Moletsane's debut novel has cracked the shortlist for the Sunday Times Literary Awards, in partnership with…
30 Sep 2022 2 min

Jenny Boekwurm - Episode 38 - "Land Matters"

Tembeka Ngcukaitobi has told Hot1027 news the constitutional amendment on Land is futile... The advocate's book "Land Matters: South Africa's Failed Land reforms and the road ahead" is up for the non-fiction prize in this year's Sunday Times Literary Awards , in partnership with exclusive books. Hot 1027's Jenny Crwys-Williams…
29 Sep 2022 2 min

Jenny Boekwurm - Episode 37 - "Junx"

The award-nominated author of Junx says he relied on humour and political commentary to describe the steady decline of his main character in his debut novel. Tshediso Molestsane's book has made it to the shortlist for the Sunday Times Literay awards, in partnership with Exclusive Books. Hot 1027's Jenny Crwys-Williams…
29 Sep 2022 1 min

Jenny Boekwurm - Episode 36 - "Land Matters"

Government's tendency to dole out cash to settle historic land claims has been thrust under the microscope in Tembeka Ngcukaitobi's award-nominated non-fiction book. Land Matters : South Africa's Failed Land Reform And The Road Ahead is up for this year's Sunday Times Literary Awards, in partnership with Exclusive Books. Hot1027's…
28 Sep 2022 2 min

Jenny Boekwurm - Episode 35 - "Junx"

And the award nominated author of "Junx" says he used jokes and thoughts about former President Jacob Zuma as a way to break up the story he was telling. Tshediso Molestsane's debut novel has made it to this year's shortlist for the Sunday Times Literary awards , in partnership with…
28 Sep 2022 2 min

Jenny Boekwurm - Episode 34 - "Land Matters"

The author of "Land matters : South Africa's Failed Land Reforms and the Road Ahead" says he tried to shine a floodlight on the 3 years before Jan van Riebeek set up a trading post in the Cape, to uncover the layered context behind our colonial past. Tembeka Ngcukaitobi's book…
27 Sep 2022 2 min

Jenny Boekwurm - Episode 33 - "Junx"

The award-nominated author of "JUNX" says his debut novel explores the effects of substance abuse , the impact of unrealised potential and the degeneration that often goes with it . Tshediso Moletsane's book has made it to the shortlist for this years Sunday Times Literary awards , in partnership with…
27 Sep 2022 1 min

Jenny Boekwurm - Episode 32 - "Land Matters"

And advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi says our government has a lot to answer for when it comes to the burning questions around land redistribution. He tackles the contentious issue in his book "Land Matters : South Africa's failed land reforms and the road ahead" which is up for this year's non-fiction…
26 Sep 2022 2 min
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