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1 online resource |
Physical Medium |
polychrome |
Description |
text file |
Note |
"Originally published in South Africa in 2014 by Jonathan Ball Publishers (pty) Ltd, A division of Media24 Limited." |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
ANC in exile : early years -- A government in waiting : exile in the 1980s -- Parliament : legislator or lame duck? -- People's parliament -- Role of the judiciary in a failing state -- Corruption in a failing state -- Role of civil society in a failing state -- Realignment and the failing state. |
Summary |
This is the book that Alex Boraine never wanted to write. As a native South African and a witness to the worst years of apartheid, he has known many of the leaders of the African National Congress in exile. He shared the jubilation of millions of South Africans when the ANC won the first democratic elections in 1994 and took up the reins of government under the presidency of Nelson Mandela. Now, two decades later, he is forced to wonder what exactly has gone wrong in South Africa. Intolerance and corruption are the hallmarks of the governing party, while the worsening state of education, healt. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Language |
Text in English. |
Subject |
African National Congress.
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African National Congress. |
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African National Congress. |
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African National Congress. |
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South Africa -- Politics and government -- 1994-
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South Africa. |
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Politics and government. |
Chronological Term |
1994- |
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Since 1994 |
Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Added Author |
Tutu, Desmond, writer of preface.
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Other Form: |
Print version: Boraine, Alex. What's gone wrong? 9781479854974 (DLC) 2014006084 (OCoLC)871511901 |
ISBN |
9781479893683 (electronic book) |
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1479893684 (electronic book) |
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9781479854974 |
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1479854972 |
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