For almost 50 years, Max du Preez has been at the centre of South African history.
In this exclusive conversation with Mike Sham, he reflects on the 1976 Soweto Uprising, apartheid, the fall of the National Party, the rise of the ANC, Nelson Mandela, Jacob Zuma, Cyril Ramaphosa and where South Africa goes from here.He also discusses his new book, The End of Normal, and shares why he still believes in South Africa, despite its many challenges.
Topics include:
- The Soweto Uprising through the eyes of a journalist
- The truth about the ANC's role in 1976
- The birth of Vrye Weekblad
- The end of apartheid
- Mandela, Mbeki, Zuma and Ramaphosa
- Why investigative journalism still matters
- Why Max du Preez still believes in South Africa
