For everybody familiar with Johnson’s book titled, South Africa, the first man the last nation, it would come as no surprise that in his new work Johnson doesn’t spare names or reputations. He refuses to be politically correct. Apart for small obvious mistakes in the book (Francois Pienaar nr. 5??? The author is clearly NOT a HUGE ruby fan like myself and also some strange grammar here and there that got me thinking) this is a wonderful book. The book exposes many of the myths of post apartheid South Africa. Why was Zuma really sacked? Are white South Africans to blame for the overall decline in live expectancy and the rising birth mortality in South Africa after Apartheid? And why is the country seemingly so divided on the issues of race? And is it really divided? Or is it just a small minority of power crazy politicians that wants the people of South Africa polarised on the racial lines? These are just some of the questions that Johnson tackles like a hungry nr. 6 flank on defence.
I found the chapters on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the one on the AIDS debacle very refreshing. The former, because it clearly shows the bias of the TRC toward the ANC, granting them blanket amnesty in some cases, covering less than 10% of apartheid atrocities but above all, drawing conclusions about the past without ever substantiating it. The latter goes to show the sad story of how the ANC withheld AIDS medication to millions of dying South Africans. In some instances these medications were made available for free to the South African government, but still refused. Choosing instead to propagate beetroot, garlic and olive oil, the health department watched on as thousands upon thousands of South Africans die.
The issue of government corruption, the Treatment Action Campaign’s bitter battle against the state, the murder of Chris Hani and the ANC’s seemingly insider knowledge about his death long in advance, illegal ANC activities before ’94 and above all, former President Thabo Mbeki’s claim even in advance that if the ANC will not be able to ensure a better dispensation for all South Africans, that it will be the white South Africans who will be responsible, these are just some of the other topics in this amazing work that should be read by anyone even remotely interested in South African politics. The book ends on a sober note that I like, a highlight if you like. A comparative discussion of South Africa and Zimbabwe also feature and one gets the idea that what Johnson is trying to say to the reader is the things are not as good as it always looks, and it is also not as bad as it looks, if you can understand what I am saying. If you do not, the book will clear up this statement of mine.
In South Africa today security plays a vital part in any business or private home. This book and the volumes to follow, will guide you step by step through the essential precautionary measures to be taken in protecting your family and valuables. From employing security guards, evacuation of your site and security measures to burglar bars and alarms in your private home.
a Book compiled by me from experience gained after 10 years in the security industry as Industrial relations officer with Nosa qualifications, 1st Aid, fire protection and also S.O.B. grade A.
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