Over 35 000 copies sold in TPB
Much of what is going wrong [in South Africa], notably the ANC’s brutal war of succession and the ever growing nexus between business and politics, has its roots in the arms deal. Mail & Guardian, January 2007

After the Party burst onto the South African political scene when it was published in 2006, becoming an instant-bestseller. Detailing ex-ANC MP Andrew Feinstein’s involvement with the ruling party – his euphoria at being part of the new South Africa followed by a growing disillusionment over the ANC’s handling of HIV/AIDS and in particular the notorious Arms Deal – it sold more than 30 000 copies.

Now, in a new edition, Feinstein brings his fascinating story up to date following the watershed ANC Conference at Polokwane and the shift of power within the party. He writes an insider account of developments in the Arms Deal investigations, including the allegations against President Thabo Mbeki, and the German and British inquiries. He details the rise of Jacob Zuma and sets out the overwhelming case that Zuma faces on charges of corruption.

Feinstein is currently working on a new book, Sins of Commission, which will explore and expose the shady dealings of the arms industry around the world. Sins of Commission will be published by Jonathan Ball Publishers in South Africa in 2010.

Andrew Feinstein was an ANC MP for more than seven years before resigning in protest at the party's handling of the multi-billion rand arms deal that was tainted by allegations of high-level corruption. After working in financial services he now writes, lectures and consults on public policy issues, particularly governance, leadership, corruption, diversity and AIDS. He also chairs an HIV & AIDS charity.
Andrew lives in London with his wife and two young children.

ISBN-13: 978-1-86842-314-9 ♦ April 2009 ♦ B-format PB ♦ 198x130mm ♦ 300pp R140.00 ♦ Southern African rights ♦ Politics