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HOT102.7 listeners raise a staggering R19.4 million for those in need

The Hot1027 community has managed to raise a jaw-dropping R19.4 million for vulnerable people and animals in need at our annual Teddython. We set the target at R10 million this year, but HOT1027 listeners shot the lights out during our 12 and a half hour live broadcast. HOT 1027s Tara…

27 Oct 2023 2 min

Jenny's Hot Takes : Episode 50 : "The Blinded City" by Matthew Wilhelm-Solomon

After taking us through some of his discoveries in Joburg's inner city, Author Matthew Wilhelm-Solomon has read us a passage describing a fire in a building that bears a striking resemblance to this year's deadly Albert street tragedy. His non-fiction book "The Blinded City" is up for this year's Sunday…

27 Oct 2023 2 min

Jenny's Hot Takes: Episode 49 : An extract from "The Errors of Dr Browne"

After taking us almost 400 years back in time to one of England's last witch trials , author Mark Winkler has agreed to read us an excerpt of his award nominated novel. "The Errors of Dr Browne" is up for this years fiction prize at the Sunday Times literary awards…

26 Oct 2023 2 min

Jenny's Hot Takes: Episode 48: "Blinded City" by Matthew Wilhelm-Solomon

Author Matthew Wilhelm-Solomon says a successful welfare programme run by "Doctors without Borders" in the Joburg inner city showed it IS possible to intervene in the housing crisis in a meaningful way. His non-fiction book "The Blinded City" is up for this year's Sunday Times Literary Awards in partnership with…

25 Oct 2023 2 min

Jenny's Hot takes : Episode 47 : "The Errors of Dr Browne" by Mark Winkler

Award-nominated author Mark Winkler says by taking readers back to 1662, he tried to show how history has a way of repeating itself to some degree. His novel, "The Errors of Dr Browne" is up for this years fiction prize at the Sunday Times literary awards in partnership with Exclusive…

24 Oct 2023 1 min

Jenny's Hot Takes : Episode 46 : "Blinded City" by Matthew Wilhelm-Solomon

Author Matthew Wilhelm-Solomon says while documenting heartbreaking stories in Joburg's inner city , he was deeply moved to discover a small community of visually-impaired migrants looking after each other His non-fiction book "The Blinded City" is up for this year's Sunday Times Literary Awards in partnership with Exclusive Books. HOT1027's…

24 Oct 2023 1 min

Jenny's Hot Takes : Episode 45 : "The Errors of Dr Browne" by Mark Winkler

Award-nominated author Mark Winkler says he immersed himself in the language of 1662 to tell the story of one of England's last witch trials. But he had to strike a balance to make sure his readers could follow the plot. His novel, "The Errors of Dr Browne" is up for…

23 Oct 2023 2 min

Jenny's Hot Takes : Episode 44 " "The Blinded City" by Matthew Wilhelm-Solomon

After spending a decade looking at the housing crisis in the Joburg CBD, author Matthew Wilhelm-Solomon says he was particularly struck by the daily struggles women face while trying to raise their children. His non-fiction book "The Blinded City" is up for this year's Sunday Times Literary Awards in partnership…

23 Oct 2023 2 min

Jenny's Hot Takes : Episode 43 : "The Errors of Dr Browne" by Mark Winkler

Award-nominated author Mark Winkler says he relied on factual accounts of one of the last witch trials in England to try and show how even today, people are vilified and "othered" , simply for being different. His novel, "The Errors of Dr Browne" is up for this years fiction prize…

22 Oct 2023 2 min

"The Fast & the Glorious" : Pilots fly the SA flag in Vegas

Three South African pilots are getting ready to represent our country at the World Advanced Aerobatic Championships in the United States. The small SA team will be piloting "Extra 330 SC" acrobatic planes when the 17-country competition takes off on in Las Vegas on Tuesday. Hot1027’s Tara Penny caught up…

22 Oct 2023 2 min

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