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The Stellenbosch Mafia: Inside the Billionaires' Club,New
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'Comrade president, Stellenbosch is a big problem. We know your proximity to Stellenbosch ... we have not elected Stellenbosch here ... we have not elected the Ruperts here.' Julius Malema addressing President Cyril Ramaphosa in the National Assembly on 22 May 2019THE BEAUTIFUL TOWN OF STELLENBOSCH, nestled against vineyards and blue mountains that stretch to the sky, lies a short drive from Cape Town. Here, some of South Africa's richest individuals live: all male, most Afrikaans and all fabulously wealthy.Julius Malema refers to them scathingly as the 'Stellenbosch Mafia', the very worst example of white monopoly capital. Their critics rail about their influence over the state and the economy. But who are these rich individuals, and what influence do they wield?Journalist Pieter du Toit explores the roots of Stellenbosch, one of the wealthiest towns in South Africa and arguably the cradle of Afrikanerdom. This is the birthplace of apartheid leaders, intellectuals, newspaper empires and more.He also closely examines this 'club' of billionaires. Who are they and, crucially, how are they connected? What network of boardroom membership, alliances and family connections exists? Who are the 'old guard' and who are the 'inkommers'?The Stellenbosch Mafia is the first attempt to not only investigate if this group actually exists, but also to determine whether the town has an excessive influence on South African business and society.
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- Q: What is 'The Stellenbosch Mafia: Inside the Billionaires' Club' about? A: This book investigates the so-called 'Stellenbosch Mafia', a group of wealthy individuals in Stellenbosch, South Africa, exploring their influence on the economy and state.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author is Pieter du Toit, a journalist who delves into the connections and influence of the billionaires in Stellenbosch.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on July 26, 2019.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 240 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book is categorized under 'Rich & Famous'.
- Q: Is this book a new or used copy? A: The item condition is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What are the main themes explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of wealth, power, influence, and the historical roots of the members of the Stellenbosch Mafia.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, this edition of the book is illustrated.
- Q: Is there any mention of political figures in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses political figures such as Julius Malema and President Cyril Ramaphosa in relation to the influence of the Stellenbosch Mafia.