Puzzled by the difference between ‘Mbaweezy’, ‘Sha Sha’, ‘the Minister of
Broken Promises’ and ‘uBaba kaDuduzane’? Confused about how McKinsey,
Trillian and a bunch of corrupt individuals at Eskom fleeced the utility? Don’t
know your Nhlapo Commission from your Moerane Commission?
With more than 300 entries highlighting the power brokers and stars as well as
those who are on their way down or captured, this valuable quick research tool
is for anyone interested in where South Africa is at - and why. What are the links
between the Auditor-General and the Asset Forfeiture Unit? Why does Black
Twitter and its political influencers matter? Who are the diehard reds, and who
switched from communism to capitalism?
South Africa is the only African country that is a member of the G20, but which
bright minds represent it there and in other international arenas? The country is
highly ranked in platinum, palladium and gold output, but which are the trade
unions and who are the revolutionary leaders fighting on behalf of workers?
You’ll find those answers here too.
The sixth edition of Jacana’s popular guide has all the information you need to
navigate your way through our complex political scene. With entries covering
important terms, events, policies, groups and individuals, The A–Z of South
African Politics is an excellent source of current and historical data.
About the Author
The A to Z of South African Politics was compiled and written by newspaper
editor and former investigative journalist Kashiefa Ajam, former editor of two
newspapers and award-winning journalist Kevin Ritchie, former newspaper
editor and award-winning journalist Lebogang Seale, former newspaper editor
and award-winning author Janet Smith and top news editor and award-winning
journalist Thabiso Thakali.
The A to Z of South African Politics was compiled and written by newspaper
editor and former investigative journalist Kashiefa Ajam, former editor of two
newspapers and award-winning journalist Kevin Ritchie, former newspaper
editor and award-winning journalist Lebogang Seale, former newspaper editor
and award-winning author Janet Smith and top news editor and award-winning
journalist Thabiso Thakali.
The A to Z of South African Politics was compiled and written by newspaper
editor and former investigative journalist Kashiefa Ajam, former editor of two
newspapers and award-winning journalist Kevin Ritchie, former newspaper
editor and award-winning journalist Lebogang Seale, former newspaper editor
and award-winning author Janet Smith and top news editor and award-winning
journalist Thabiso Thakali.
The A to Z of South African Politics was compiled and written by newspaper
editor and former investigative journalist Kashiefa Ajam, former editor of two
newspapers and award-winning journalist Kevin Ritchie, former newspaper
editor and award-winning journalist Lebogang Seale, former newspaper editor
and award-winning author Janet Smith and top news editor and award-winning
journalist Thabiso Thakali.
The A to Z of South African Politics was compiled and written by newspaper
editor and former investigative journalist Kashiefa Ajam, former editor of two
newspapers and award-winning journalist Kevin Ritchie, former newspaper
editor and award-winning journalist Lebogang Seale, former newspaper editor
and award-winning author Janet Smith and top news editor and award-winning
journalist Thabiso Thakali.
