50 People who F***ed up South Africa

The Lost Decade Alexander Parker & Tim Richman Illustrated by Zapiro To mark the tenth anniversary of the smash-hit 50 People Who Stuffed Up South Africa, the original 50 People team brings you an all-new sequel: 50 People Who F***ed Up South Africa. As witty, enlightening and entertaining as all the franchise books, this compendium is an eye-watering indictment of the tragicomic “last lost decade”, a time of ruinous and unprecedented national decline. Whereas it took more than 350 years to come up with the list of shame for the first book, we’ve needed just ten more for the next 50 names, from Shaun Abrahams to Zuma, Zuma and Zuma. Shot through with the architects and beneficiaries of state capture – Magashula, Mahlobo, Mahumapelo, and not forgetting the Guptas – it is also features crisp takedowns of the individuals who represent the standout scandals in this time: the like of Nkandla, Marikana, Life Esidimeni, Steinhoff, Bosasa and VBS Mutual Bank. The end result is a readable, accessible overview of the South Africa’s recent political and socioeconomic landscape. Because sometimes humour and a clearly painted picture really is the best coping mechanism… Alexander Parker, Tim Richman and Zapiro are the team behind the three bestselling 50 People titles. Parker and Richman are well-established authors and communications specialists, while Zapiro is South Africa’s premier cartoonist. About the Author Alexander Parker and Tim Richman have authored a number of books between them, and written for publications in the UK, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. About the illustrator Zapiro is South Africa’s premier political cartoonist. He has won multiple local and international accolades and has released numerous best-selling collections of his work. Black & White illustrations 234 x 153mm, 240 pgs, PBK