394pp., illus, paperback, Cape Town, 2022
"With their trademark wit, levity and meticulous research, Nick Dall and Matthew Blackman have told the stories of South Africa’s long history at the polls in a compelling and entertaining way, bringing narratives to life through the protagonists and the juicy sideshows." Mandy Wiener, journalist and author of Ministry of Crime and Killing Kebble and co-author of The Whistle Blowers
"All those who want to understand the country's trajectory over the long run of history will enjoy this lively and well-written text." Professor Roger Southall, author of The New Black Middle Class in South Africa and Liberation Movements in Power
Journalists Nick Dall and Matthew Blackman are co-authors of Rogues’ Gallery: An irreverent history of corruption in South Africa.