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Jenny Boekwurm - Episode 4 - "The History of South Africa From 1902 to Present"

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One of the non-fiction contenders for this years Sunday Times Literary Awards says new questions about our history needed answering...

Thula Simpson's "History of South Africa, from 1902 to Present" has made it to the coveted shortlist for the prize - in partnership with Exclusive Books..

Hot 1027's Jenny Crwys-Williams tracked him down to find out more...
6 Sep 2022 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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