Description
A Rumour of Spring by Max du Preez offers a sharp, honest, and balanced look at South Africa’s first twenty years of democracy. Published in 2013 ahead of the 20th anniversary in 2014, the book evaluates the legacies of Nelson Mandela and Thabo Mbeki, while also analysing Jacob Zuma’s presidency and its impact on governance, politics, and society.
Du Preez investigates corruption, populism, Marikana, land reform, education, policing, race relations, and the challenges facing both the ruling party and opposition. Drawing comparisons to global movements such as the Arab Spring, he dares to ask where South Africa is heading and whether its democracy can live up to its early promise.
Written by one of the country’s most respected journalists and political analysts, A Rumour of Spring is a thought-provoking account for readers who want to understand the real state of South Africa—past, present, and future.
