The Plot to Save South Africa: The Week Mandela Averted Civil War and Forged a New Nation

Name: The Plot to Save South Africa: The Week Mandela Averted Civil War and Forged a New Nation
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Book Synopsis: A “gripping and important” (The Guardian) account of nine tumultuous days, as the assassination of Nelson Mandela’s protégé by a white supremacist threatens to derail South Africa’s democratic transition and plunge the nation into civil war.

Johannesburg, Easter weekend, 1993. Nelson Mandela had been released after twenty-seven years in prison and was in power sharing talks with President F.W. de Klerk. After decades of resistance, the apartheid regime seemed poised to fall…until a white supremacist shot and killed Mandela’s popular heir apparent, Chris Hani, in a last desperate attempt to provoke civil war. Twenty-two-year-old rookie journalist Justice Malala was one of the first people at the crime scene. And as he covered the growing chaos of the next nine days—the protests and police brutality, reprisal killings and calls for paramilitary units to get combat-ready—he was terrified the assassin’s plot might succeed. In The Plot to Save South Africa, Malala “masterfully” (Foreign Affairs) unspools this political history in the style of a thriller, alternating between the perspectives of participants across the political spectrum in a riveting, kaleidoscopic account of a country on the brink. Through vivid archival research and shocking original interviews, he digs into questions that were never fully answered in all the tumult at the time: How involved were far-right elements within the South African government in inciting—or even planning—the assassination? And as the time bomb ticked on, how did these political rivals work together with opponents whose ideology they’d long abhorred—despite provocation and their own failures, doubts, and fears—to keep their country from descending into civil war?

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Discover the gripping and important account of nine tumultuous days that changed the course of South Africa's history. "The Plot to Save South Africa" is a riveting tale of Nelson Mandela's release and the subsequent threats to the nation's democratic transition. Immerse yourself in the heart-pounding narrative as rookie journalist Justice Malala takes you through the chaos and uncertainty that followed the assassination of Mandela's heir apparent. Through shocking interviews and meticulous research, Malala unravels the plot that could have plunged South Africa into civil war. Find out what really happened during those fateful days and be captivated by this political thriller today.

Unleash the power of knowledge and dive deep into the questions that haunted a nation. How involved were the far-right elements within the South African government in inciting or planning the assassination? Experience the tension and suspense as Malala takes you through the minds of political rivals and unlikely allies who must unite to prevent the country from descending into chaos. With vivid archival research and unprecedented access to key participants, "The Plot to Save South Africa" offers a kaleidoscopic view of a nation teetering on the edge.

Don't miss this chance to gain unique insights into a pivotal moment in South Africa's history. Feel the thrill, the fear, and the hope as you uncover the truth behind the plot that aimed to dismantle the hard-fought progress. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply seeking an exhilarating read, "The Plot to Save South Africa" will leave you spellbound. Get your copy today and embark on a journey through the dramatic events that shaped a nation.

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