A Simple Man - Kasrils And The Zuma Enigma (2017) is a book by

Ronnie Kasrils Ronald Kasrils (born 15 November 1938) is a South African politician, Marxist revolutionary, guerrilla and military commander. He was Minister for Intelligence Services from 27 April 2004 to 25 September 2008. He was a member of the National E ...

, a South African politician and former Minister of Intelligence Services in the cabinet of

Thabo Mbeki Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki KStJ (; born 18 June 1942) is a South African politician who was the second president of South Africa from 14 June 1999 to 24 September 2008, when he resigned at the request of his party, the African National Congress (ANC ...

. The book is an account on South African President Jacob Zuma's raise to power and effect on the South African government.

Background and synopsis

The book is highly critical of Zuma and alleges that Zuma is guilty of creating an increasingly corrupt and inept South African state. The book is also critical of the content of Zuma's character accusing him of being "deceitful and manipulative." It argues that in addition to removing Zuma from office corrupt officials appointed by Zuma within state institutions also need to be removed before an effective and accountable South African government can be established.

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