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Jenny Boekwurm - Episode 46 - "Scatterling of Africa"

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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 for this year's Sunday Times Literary Awards, in partnership with Exclusive Books.

Hot1027's Jenny Crwys-Williams has more...
5 Oct 2022 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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