{"product_id":"the-dark-prince-9781776195121","title":"The Dark Prince","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eShould Paul Mashatile be South Africa's next president?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eHaving survived scandal, controversy and the Zuma years, Paul Mashatile has risen through the ranks to the doorstep of the presidency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver a political career spanning 30 years, he has successfully navigated the corruption and factionalism that the ANC has become known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow he wants to take charge of the party - and the Union Buildings. The question is: Should he? Is Paul Mashatile suitable for the highest office?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHe has been associated with the 'Alex Mafia' for more than 30 years. What influence do they have over Mashatile?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHe leads a lavish lifestyle, living in luxury homes in Johannesburg and Cape Town. How were they acquired?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHe has been outspoken about the economy, black economic empowerment, and South Africa's foreign relations. But does he have firm principles?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd how has his string of lovers affected his professional life?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis meticulously researched account by bestselling author Pieter du Toit answers these vital questions and reveals the dark truth about the ANC's crown prince.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1776195124\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781776195121\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Jonathan Ball Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/03\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.76lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.54d","brand":"WR Book House","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47424871989503,"sku":"9781776195121","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_21e1ee0d-9b06-43dc-8c2a-6c69aeb2d867.jpg?v=1761533089","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-dark-prince-9781776195121","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}