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The Zondo Commission of Inquiry was one of the most important political developments in modern South African history. The commission sat for years, hearing the evidence of 300 witnesses and gathering a vast quantity of documents.
The result is a damning and sometimes searing account of the state take over: how the Gupta family found willing acolytes in the state, and set about systematically looting the country and destroying institutions of democracy. There is little doubt that understanding South Africa’s political history, its current malaise and its political future requires an understanding of the commission’s work. The commission’s final findings, however, run to over 5 000 pages. Reading all of this material is a daunting and overwhelming task for even the most dedicated citizen.
Zondo at your Fingertips solves this problem. In straightforward and accessible language, author Paul Holden sets out the work of the commission, its findings and recommendations. Holden is well placed to do so: he gave evidence before the Zondo Commission over multiple days, tracing the ways in which the Gupta family captured and looted.
Zondo at your Fingertips summarises concisely each volume of the commission’s final findings, and communicates the commission’s sometimes complex legal discussions clearly and candidly.
But Holden does not just summarise: he also evaluates the commission’s findings, highlighting the good, the bad and the ugly of it’s work. In so doing, he points to stones left unturned, leads that must be followed and warnings to heed.
'Touching and distinctive . . . getting beneath the fairytale pomp
and glamour' - Rachel Hore 'Fabulous behind-the-scenes royal drama
. . . Riveting, revealing, an absolute must-read' - Imogen
Edwards-Jones 'This delicate, sometimes wistful story will delight
fans of historical fiction and British royalty' - Booklist 'A fresh
perspective on a woman whom many people feel they already know' -
Library Journal ___________ A deeply moving new novel about the
young Princess Diana. Diana believes in love. Growing up amid the
fallout of her parents' bitter divorce, she takes refuge in
romantic novels. She dreams of being rescued by a handsome prince.
Prince Charles loves his freedom. He's in no rush to wed, but his
family have other ideas. Charles must marry for the future of the
Crown. The right girl needs to be found, and fast. She must be
young, aristocratic and free of past liaisons. The teenage Diana
Spencer is just about the only candidate. Her desperation to be
loved dovetails with royal desperation for a bride. But the route
to the altar is full of hidden obstacles and people with their own
agendas. When she steps from the golden carriage on her wedding
day, has Diana's romantic dream come true? Or is it already over?
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Scotlandville (Paperback)
Rachel L Emanuel Phd, Ruby Jean Simms Phd, Charles Vincent Phd; Foreword by Mayor-President Melvin Holden
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R620
Discovery Miles 6 200
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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All 67 episodes from the first five seasons of the US zombie adventure drama based on the comic books by Robert Kirkman.
After the world is ravaged by a zombie apocalypse, a group of survivors, led by police officer Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln), find themselves traveling in search of a safe and secure home. As they struggle to fend off the zombie hordes, they soon find themselves being threatened by other survivor groups who are prepared to do whatever it takes to survive.
Based on one of the most successful and popular comic books of all time, written by Robert Kirkman, The Walking Dead vividly captures the tension, drama and devastation following a zombie apocalypse.
Thomas Mann and RJ Cyler star in this coming-of-age drama directed
by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon. Greg and Earl (Mann and Cyler) are high
school students who spend their time making their own versions of
classic movies. Greg makes it his high school purpose to not belong
to any one group, but to have a small role to play in each and
every clique. When Greg's mother (Connie Britton) tells him that a
girl from his class, Rachel (Olivia Cook), has been diagnosed with
leukemia, she convinces her son to pay her a friendly visit. As
Greg tries to get to know Rachel and provide her with a comforting
shoulder to cry on, the two end up forming a unique bond of
friendship and provide each other with much-needed love and
affection.
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The Tudors: Season 1 (DVD)
Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Sam Neill, Henry Cavill, Henry Czerny, Natalie Dormer, …
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R55
Discovery Miles 550
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Ships in 10 - 20 working days
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All ten episodes from the first season of the Emmy Award-nominated
historical drama series focusing on the life and romances of the
young King Henry VIII (Jonathan Rhys Meyers). Set in Renaissance
Britain during the early part of Henry's reign, the series portrays
the passionate and irascible king, his Spanish Queen Catherine
(Maria Doyle Kennedy), his ministers Sir Thomas More (Jeremy
Northam) and Cardinal Wolsey (Sam Neil), and a host of would-be
mistresses and wives. As bold and passionate about his country as
he is about his women, Henry's obsession with ensuring his legacy
leads to the beheading of both friends and foes, the waging of wars
and a challenge to the Catholic Church - events that forever
changed the face of the British Empire. Episodes comprise: 'In Cold
Blood', 'Simply Henry', 'Wolsey, Wolsey, Wolsey!', 'His Majesty,
the King', 'Arise, My Lord', 'True Love', 'Message to the Emperor',
'Truth and Justice', 'Look to God First' and 'The Death of Wolsey'.
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of
Ernest Shackleton, the fearless Antarctic adventurer. When Ernest
Shackleton was young, he longed for a life of adventure. After a
career in the Merchant Navy, he joined a landmark expedition to try
to reach the South Pole for the first time in history. Although he
had to go home early, he never gave up. His own expeditions set new
records for the closest anyone had ever been to the South Pole, and
he is remembered now as a courageous and inspirational leader. This
exciting book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra
facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with
historical photos and a detailed profile of the intrepid explorer's
life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books
and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people,
from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them
achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a
dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children
of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in
simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers.
The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning
readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the
books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and
other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives
of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next
generation of outstanding people who will change the world with
Little People, BIG DREAMS!
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