Anatomy Of State Capture
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Anatomy of State Capture
Following the release of the Public Protector’s State of Capture Report in November 2016, South Africans have been witness to an explosion of almost daily revelations of corruption, mismanagement and abuses by those entrusted to lead the nation. The extent of this betrayal is overwhelming and it is often difficult to distil what actually happened during the Zuma administration. This book draws on the insights and expertise of 19 contributors from various sectors and disciplines to provide an account of what transpired at strategic sites of the state capture project. The ongoing threat of state capture demands a response that probes beyond what happened to understanding how it was allowed to happen. The stubborn culture of corruption and misgovernance continue to manifest unabated and the predatory practices which enable state capture have not yet been disrupted. It is our hope that the various case studies and analyses presented in this book will contribute to confronting these shortcomings in current discourse, and open avenues for progressive deliberation on how to collectively reclaim the prospects of a just and prosperous South Africa for all.
Cases of Information Manipulation
As the world was introduced to “post-truth”, the impacts of misinformation and disinformation in politics became evident. Investigations into the Brexit referendum and the election of Donald Trump revealed how social media – used for manipulation and influence – has reshaped how people engage with one another. South Africa wasn’t immune, with the notorious Twitter (now X) “Gupta Bot” army and Bell Pottinger’s PR campaign working to legitimise large-scale corruption. Although the players and tactics behind these operations have changed, the influence of misinformation continues to shape South Africa’s political landscape. This book, through case studies from 2019–2020, explores these shifts, their impact, and how the country can address the ongoing threat.
Key Issues in African Diplomacy
Africa’s unique position as an international diplomatic actor has not always been given the attention it deserves. This volume bridges this gap by offering a fresh, comprehensive and realistic overview of African diplomacy. The book examines African diplomatic practice. Chapters explore how different types of diplomacy have developed over time, including energy diplomacy, economic diplomacy and quiet diplomacy. Crucially, the book assesses how certain events have allowed Africa to use certain types of diplomacy to yield better outcomes for itself. Including contributions from an international team of scholars, policy makers and experts from the diplomatic world, the book provides a comprehensive guide to African diplomacy and challenges the current dominant usage of Northern perspectives on diplomacy studies.