The Republic of Gupta

The Republic of Gupta: A Story of State Capture is a 2017 book by South African investigative journalist Pieter-Louis Myburgh.

The Republic of Gupta: A Story of State Capture
AuthorPieter-Louis Myburgh
CountrySouth Africa
LanguageEnglish
SubjectGupta family, Politics of South Africa
PublishedCape Town
PublisherPenguin Books
Publication date
April 2017
ISBN978-1-77609-089-1 (Paperback)

Background and synopsis

The Republic of Gupta investigates the business activities of the Gupta family and how they came to hold a position of such power and influence over the President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma. It is an exposé of the many controversial business activities of the Gupta family from cricket to computers to newspapers and television. The book explores their conflict with Public Protector Thuli Madonsela and with the Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan which led to his dismissal by Zuma. The book also investigates the other close links between the Gupta family and others within South African politics and society.[1]

Reception

In The Sunday Times Graeme Hosken praises the book as "fascinating". Hosken writes that Myburgh "discloses their thirst for control and wealth through outrageous manipulation".[2]

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References
  1. "The Republic of Gupta: A Story of State Capture by Myburgh, Pieter-Louis". Penguin Random House South Africa. Retrieved 2017-08-13.
  2. "'The Republic of Gupta': fascinating book reveals how one family compromised a country". timeslive.co.za. Retrieved 2017-08-13.
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