Description
This book is a compilation of 50 individuals who have either ruined South Africa or done something bad that has impacted the country. Some of the individuals included are historical figures, such as Jan van Riebeeck and Jacob Zuma, while others are more recent, such as Wouter Basson and P.W. Botha. The book also includes people in various fields, such as politicians, sports stars, and social misfits.
Part history and part social commentary,
50 People Who Stuffed Up South Africa is an engrossing and edifying read that delves into South African politics, war, sport, and culture on its way to answering the question,
Who are the greatest villains, the direst leaders, the foulest corrupters, and the most offensive personalities to have spread their regrettable influence throughout the land? From Jan van Riebeeck in 1652 to Jacob Zuma in 2012via Wouter Basson, P. W. Botha, Shaka, and Schabir Shaikthe book focuses on men (and three women) of infamy who jeopardized the nation by virtue of their ruinous megalomania (Thabo Mbeki, Cecil Rhodes), foul convictions (Hendrik Verwoerd, Eug*ne TerreBlanche), or, in the authors opinion, general idiocy (Julius Malema, Alec Erwin). Beyond the obvious political manipulators and historical figures, however, this collection also includes statesmen and sportsmen of dubious distinction, as well as nonpareil social delinquents such as minibus taxi drivers.
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