"Mafia Land" at the Kingsmead Book Fair

Loading player...
A new book examining South Africa’s criminal underworld is raising a deeply uncomfortable question — what if that underworld isn’t separate from the system at all?

News24 Investigative journalist Kyle Cowan has spent years tracking organised crime networks embedded across our country — and he's raised the alarm over the blatant blurring of lines between crime and governance.

It's all explained in his book "Mafia Land" - which is being showcased at the Kingsmead Book Fair - in partnership with HOT1027.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny caught up with Kyle to find out more...
20 May English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

Other recent episodes

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