A Simple Man (book)

A Simple Man - Kasrils And The Zuma Enigma
Author Ronnie Kasrils
Country South Africa
Language English
Subject Jacob Zuma, Politics of South Africa
Genre Non-fiction
Published Cape Town
Publisher Jacana Media
Publication date
 November 2017
Pages 280
ISBN 978-1-4314-2577-8

A Simple Man - Kasrils And The Zuma Enigma (2017) is a book by Ronnie Kasrils, a South African politician and former Minister of Intelligence Services in the cabinet of Thabo Mbeki. The book is an account on South African President Jacob Zuma's raise to power and effect on the South African government.

Background and synopsis

The book is highly critical of Zuma and alleges that Zuma is guilty of creating an increasingly corrupt and inept South African state. The book is also critical of the content of Zuma's character accusing him of being "deceitful and manipulative."[1][2] It argues that in addition to removing Zuma from office corrupt officials appointed by Zuma within state institutions also need to be removed before an effective and accountable South African government can be established.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Hosken, Graeme (8 November 2017). "Kasrils: 'Jacob Zuma is dangerous‚ deceitful and has betrayed his country'". TimesLive. Retrieved 2017-11-09.
  2. ↑ "Book Extract: A Simple Man – Kasrils and the Zuma enigma | Daily Maverick". www.dailymaverick.co.za. Retrieved 2017-11-09.
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