by Mark Gevisser (Author)
In this gripping social history of South Africa, award-winning journalist Mark Gevisser follows the family of former South African President Thabo Mbeki to make sense of his legacy and understand the future of the country under new President Jacob Zuma. With unparalleled access to Mbeki and Zuma, as well as other key players in the ANC, Gevisser presents an intimate yet accessible account of South Africa's past, present and future. With his stunning account of the Mbeki family's history as a backdrop, Gevisser fleshes out a monumental period in world history that will continue to shape African politics for years to come.
Author Biography
Mark Gevisser is an award-winning journalist who has written for publications including The New York Times, The Nation, London's The Guardian, and the Johannesburg Sunday Times and Mail & Guardian. He was educated at Yale University. He is currently Writer-in-Residence at the University of Pretoria and lives in France and South Africa.