Polity Author Articles

At school, James Urdang a troublemaking underachiever. Diagnosed with ADHD and Dyslexia at an early age, few could have imagined he’d go on to found Education Africa, an organisation that has helped educate thousands of young black South Africans.

Mpho Boshego discusses her novel 'Diplomatic Ties', a gripping story of power, ambition, and the price of desire.

Mafia Land is the hair-raising tale of twelve of the country’s most dangerous cartels, and how they will stop at nothing in their deadly, devastating plunder of our country.

This is not a biography of Julius Malema. It is the story of his money.

Restless Infections is a collection of critical essays exploring artistic interventions in urban spaces, focusing on place-making and the politics of space in South Africa.

South Africa can sometimes appear to be awash with occult crime. From satanist conspiracies and witchcraft accusations to muti murders and demonic possession, a trawl through our national news suggests a society at war with the forces of evil.

The Chaos Precinct presents a compelling, brave – at times, lyrical – narrative of how migrant Ethiopians have shaped a trading post in Johannesburg’s inner city.

‘The defeat of Pagad stands out as one of the most dramatic intelligence achievements in the democratic era.’ KGALEMA MOTLANTHE: Former President of South Africa.

An explosive, fast-paced investigation into greed and state capture, this book is also a moving tribute to the courage of one woman who, when confronted by powerful wrongdoers, refused to keep quiet.

The Way Home adds a vital part of the literature on the lived experiences of formerly exiled South Africans; yet immensely valuable to those who waged the struggle on the home front as well. It is a must read for the old, young and, hopefully, those yet to be born. – Dr Mokubung