Midlands

In the spring of 1999, a young white farmer is shot dead in the KwaZulu-Natal midlands.

Journalist Jonny Steinberg investigates this murder, uncovering a complex web of racial tensions, historical betrayals, and ongoing conflicts over land ownership.

The book delves into the festering frontier battle between black and white communities, illuminating the early days of post-apartheid South Africa and the deep-seated issues that continue to plague the country.

Steinberg's work is a tour de force of investigative journalism, sifting through the poisoned memories and conflicting narratives to provide a nuanced understanding of the region's troubled history and present.