A et Z of south African Politics. The essential Handbook

The rapidly changing face of South African politics presents a bewildering array of new people, organisations and issues. This book - the work of twenty-eight empers in all aspects of the political structure of the coungy provides an easy-to-read guide through the mao It includes: * an A-Z of who's who in South African politics *an A-Z of organisations and institutions * an A-Z of forums - who's talking to whom in the negotiations * an A-Z of major issues - what matters in SA politics * essential statistics * a chronology of important landmark dates in SA history * practical information such as lists of office-bearers in key organisations, as well as their telephone numbers. The book offers an under the skin feel for the country's politics in the watershed year of 1994. Each entry includes a candid assessment of the person or organisation, including their strengths and weaknesses, reputation and individual foibles, and an analysis of why they will be important in the coming months. It is the essential handbook for anyone wanting to understand South Africa in 1994. THE WEEKLY MAIL & GUARDIAN is an independent, Johannesburg-based international andspaper, with a reputation for investigative journalism and high quality reporting. In 1992 it featured in the BBC programme "Great Newspapers of the World" ANTON HARBER is co-editor of the Weekly Mail & Guardian and BARBARA LUDMAN is assistant editor.