The democratic moment
Subtitle: South Africa's prospects under Jacob Zuma
By: by Xolela Mangcu
Publisher: Jacana Media
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Auckland Park, South Africa
Language: eng
Number of pages: 200
ISBN-13: 9781770097742
Description: "The democratic moment" is, among other things, a look at the mass forces that swept Jacob Zuma to power in South Africa in 2009 and put an end to the elite politics of the Thabo Mbeki era. Trenchant and provocative, Xolela Mangcu looks at the new configuration of power in South Africa and in the process illuminates such topics as the new black elite, with particular attention to institutions such as the political opposition, the courts and the media. This is a book that will stimulate ideas, provoke discussion, create controversy and help to understand where South Africa stands as a society and a nation.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.