Pale Native: Memories of a Renegade Reporter
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| Rating | : | 4.32 (704 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1770220607 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-16 |
| Language | : | English |
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Max’s documentary film on King Moshoeshoe, The Renaissance King, aired on South African television in 2004. He is currently a political columnist for various newspapers and websites. . About the AuthorMAX DU PREEZ is one of South Africa’s foremost investigative journalists. His books include Pale Native, Of Lovers, Warriors and Prophets, Oranje Blanje Blues and Of Tricksters, Tyrants and Turncoats. After working as a political correspondent for various newspapers, he founded Vrye Weekblad, South Africa’s first anti-apartheid Afrikaans newspaper, in 1988, and in the 1990s he launched the television programs Special Report on the Truth Commission and
A rollicking story peopled with generals and guerrillas, presidents and hit men. This revised, updated edition has new chapters on the ‘bloodless coup’ of Polokwane, the demise (and updated assessment) of Thabo Mbeki, the rise of Jacob Zuma and the 2009 election, as well as the controversies in Afrikaner culture and politics. The entire political landscape of South Africa has changed since Max du Preez published his much-acclaimed book Pale Native: Memories of a Renegade Reporter in 2003. Reported with the uncompromising, outspoken frankness that has won Max du Preez admiration and got him into trouble with the new government as well as the old.. A fascinating analysis of southern African politics from a skilled reporter who has seen it first hand
Shimon Z. Klein said A Very Interesting Read. Pale Native: Memories of a Renegade Reporter, new edition. This book brought me up to date as to what is happening in South Africa. Max du Preez is an incredible investigative reporter who says it all as it should be. He leaves no stones unturned as he outlines his own roots. His progressive, outspoken anti racist views had made him enemies. The thumbnail descriptions of. "Brilliant book" according to Karen M Symons. I have a new hero! Max du Preez is an outstanding journalist who lives to make SA a better place for everyone. There's a saying "evil will prevail when good men do nothing". Max is a good man who has and is doing something to bring positive change. Too many "good men" are not doing anything to stop inequality and power- & money hungry individuals to pillage SA and all i. "Memories of a Bitter White African" according to Alec Davis. Interesting detailed perspective on South African history however the book is repetitive and at times you get the feeling that the author is very bitter about the turn of events in South Africa.
His books include Pale Native, Of Lovers, Warriors and Prophets, Oranje Blanje Blues and Of Tricksters, Tyrants and Turncoats. . He is currently a political columnist for various newspapers and websites. MAX DU PREEZ is one of South Africa’s foremost investigative journalists. After working as a political correspondent for va