{"product_id":"the-big-fix-ray-hartley-second-hand-book","title":"The Big Fix – Ray Hartley (Second-Hand)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Big Fix – Ray Hartley (Second-Hand)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Big Fix\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ray Hartley\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\u003eThe Big Fix\u003c\/em\u003e uncovers the hidden story behind South Africa’s hosting of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, revealing allegations of corruption, political influence, and financial misconduct behind one of the country’s proudest moments.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nIn \u003cem\u003eThe Big Fix\u003c\/em\u003e, journalist Ray Hartley investigates how South Africa secured the 2010 FIFA World Cup and what happened behind the scenes during the bidding and hosting process.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nWhile the tournament was celebrated as a unifying national achievement, Hartley exposes claims of bribery, rigged tenders, and misuse of public funds that cast a shadow over the event.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe book explores connections between FIFA officials, local politicians, and business figures, showing how money and influence may have shaped key decisions.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nDrawing on international investigations and local reporting, this gripping account provides insight into the broader issue of corruption in global sport and its impact on South Africa.\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 light wear with minor creasing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible sticker residue\/marking on the back cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral signs of handling consistent with use\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 account of the 2010 FIFA World Cup bidding process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocus on corruption, politics, and global sport governance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by South African journalist Ray Hartley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished by Jonathan Ball Publishers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN: 9781868427246\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ray Hartley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48567473570020,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/2885\/9620\/files\/image-1773764807717.jpg?v=1774194536","url":"https:\/\/www.nostalgianook.co.za\/products\/the-big-fix-ray-hartley-second-hand-book","provider":"Nostalgia Nook","version":"1.0","type":"link"}