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This fast-paced narrative explores not only the assassination itself, which brought South Africa to the brink of civil war, but also the peculiar reluctance of the South African security services to investigate thoroughly after arresting Waluś and Derby-Lewis. It also examines the influence of international arms industry lobbyists at the time, who wielded massive budgets for bribes and had powerful political allies like Britain’s Tony Blair, all of which stood in stark contrast to Hani’s principles. Additionally, Barlow investigates the internal enemies Hani faced within the ANC, where his integrity was seen as a threat to some and the internal strains within the organisation as it struggled to present a united front during a critical period in South Africa’s history. This book is essential reading for those interested in South Africa’s history and the roots of corruption that began to take hold as Mandela negotiated the nation’s future. Barlow’s in-depth investigation reveals that the many malevolent forces focused on a man who was widely seen as Mandela’s likely successor.