Talk Left, Walk Right: South Africa's Frustrated Global Reforms
By Patrick Bond.
Description
Thabo Mbeki recently advocated unity with "anti-globalization" activists: "They may act in ways you and I may not like and break windows in the street, but the message they communicate relates." This raises two critical questions: is the South African government genuinely opposed to what Mbeki calls global apartheid? And are the reforms advocated by Pretoria failing? Mbeki's critics, from left and right alike, suggest that his AIDS policies, corrupt arms deal and support for Zimbabwe's repressive regime have damaged his credibility beyond repair. Others claim M...
ISBN(s)
1869140540, 9781869140540