Elon's African roots

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.

This book is a detailed and empathetic portrait of the complex marriage between Winnie and Nelson Mandela. It delves into their shared and divisive approaches to transforming South Africa’s unjust political system, as well as the personal struggles, love, and obsessions that characterized their relationship. Steinberg’s work is based on extensive research, including archives, interviews, and previously unseen transcripts of conversations between Winnie and Nelson during prison visits. The book provides an insightful history of the fight against apartheid and the emotional strains within the Mandela marriage under enormous political pressure.