{"product_id":"blessed-by-bosasa-adriaan-basson-second-hand-book","title":"Blessed by Bosasa – Adriaan Basson (Second-Hand)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBlessed by Bosasa – Adriaan Basson (Second-Hand)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blessed by Bosasa\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adriaan Basson\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-Fiction \/ Politics \/ Investigative Journalism\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBlessed by Bosasa\u003c\/em\u003e is a gripping investigative account of one of South Africa’s most notorious corruption scandals. Journalist Adriaan Basson uncovers the intricate network of influence, money, and power behind the Bosasa empire and its links to state capture.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nIn this powerful exposé, Adriaan Basson traces the rise of Bosasa and its central figure, Gavin Watson, revealing how the company secured lucrative government contracts through questionable means.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe book dives deep into the mechanics of corruption, detailing how political connections, religious influence, and financial manipulation intersected to create a system that drained public funds.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThrough years of investigative reporting, Basson presents a compelling narrative of how Bosasa allegedly funded political figures and operated within a broader network tied to state capture in South Africa.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBlessed by Bosasa\u003c\/em\u003e is both an eye-opening account of modern corruption and a testament to the importance of investigative journalism in holding power to account.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecond-Hand – Good.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaperback edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll pages intact and readable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover shows visible wear, light creasing, and handling marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral wear consistent with a well-read copy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvestigative work on the Bosasa corruption scandal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocus on state capture and political influence in South Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by award-winning journalist Adriaan Basson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished by Jonathan Ball Publishers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN: 9781776190027\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Adriaan Basson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48567473635556,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/2885\/9620\/files\/image-1773764352905_2.jpg?v=1774194536","url":"https:\/\/www.nostalgianook.co.za\/products\/blessed-by-bosasa-adriaan-basson-second-hand-book","provider":"Nostalgia Nook","version":"1.0","type":"link"}