HOT 102.7FM HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS

"The Murder of Deveney Nel" at the Kingsmead Book Fair

Loading player...
A new South African true-crime book is forcing a deeply uncomfortable question… Could a teenage murder have been prevented if the system had simply done its job?

In his latest book, veteran crime journalist Julian Jansen revisits the killing of 16-year-old Deveney Nel, not just to tell her story — but to expose the failures that may have led to her death.

It's one of the books being showcased at this month's Kingsmead Book Fair - in partnership with Hot1027.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more…
14 May English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

Other recent episodes

Unhinged Episode 3: "Stigma and Silence"

Addiction affects millions of South Africans. Yet for many people, asking for help remains one of the hardest steps to take and experts are warning stigma is keeping so many families trapped in silence. In the lead-up to "Drug Addiction Awareness Day", we're looking at substance abuse from every possible…
16 Jun 2 min

Unhinged: Episode 2: "The kids aren't alright"

South Africa's drug crisis is increasingly targeting children. At a rehabilitation centre in Northriding, youngsters as young as 10 are being treated for addictions to substances ranging from dagga and crystal meth to nyaope and drug-laced cough syrup. And with a waiting list almost as long as the number of…
15 Jun 2 min

Unhinged: Episode 1: Every family is dealing with an addict

If you think addiction is something that only affects other families, think again. Experts are warning every South African household has been touched by substance abuse in some way — whether it's alcohol, prescription medication or illegal drugs. HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look at the scale of the crisis…
14 Jun 2 min

The Joburg man trying to run the Comrades... TWICE

A Johannesburg ultra-runner is taking on one of the most ambitious challenges in South African running history — to prove that no matter how many times life knocks you down, you can always get back up. Donovan Shirley from the Pirates Running Club is attempting what he's calling "A Double…
12 Jun 2 min
All episodes