Jenny's Hot Takes : Episode 27 : "The Heistmen" by Andrew Brown

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Author Andrew Brown says South Africans often underestimate the level of training and professionalism that goes into cash-in-transit heists.

His book "The Heistmen" has been nominated for the Sunday Times Literary Awards in partnership with Exclusive Books.

Using his decades of experience as a police officer, Brown gives readers fascinating insight into the prolific crime here in South Africa

HOT1027's Jenny Crwys-Williams has more...
15 Oct 2023 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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