Restless Nation: Making Sense of Troubled Times

By William Gumede

South Africa's rainbow nation has become a restless nation. Citizens are faced with poor service delivery and corruption, while a new bling culture has infected both politics and business. Renowned political commentator William Gumede takes a fearless look at these and other burning issues which threaten the South African democracy: leadership battles within the ANC, attacks on the constitution, black economic empowerment strategies which only benefit a few, racism and moral bankruptcy. Does the government have the ability - and the will - to lead us out of this malaise? Gumede is not convinced. Yet in his distinctive style, he not only criticises but also offers solutions to the country's unique challenges.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tafelberg
• Release date: Jul 25, 2012
• ISBN: 9780624055938

William Gumede

Eminent political commentator William Gumede is the author of the bestselling Thabo Mbeki and the Battle for the Soul of the ANC, The Poverty of Ideas (co-edited with Leslie Dikeni) and the award-winning children's book A Kite's Flight. He is honorary associate professor of public and development management at the University of the Witwatersrand and a programme director at the University of London. Gumede first rose to prominence as deputy editor of The Sowetan newspaper. He also founded the Financial Mail's Little Black Book which celebrates black professionals. He is contributing commentator to The Guardian newspaper, London, and also writes for several South African publications.