The A to Z of South African Politics

★★★★ Kashiefa Ajam, Kevin Ritchie, Lebogang Seale, Janet Smith & Thabiso Thakali, Jacana Media, R225 It might be because of election season fever that I found this book fascinating or just the fact that I love the feeling of knowing a little something about everything. South African politics is not my favourite topic of conversation to jump into as I always felt I didn’t know enough to save myself from embarrassment — and that’s where this book comes in. It provides enough interesting facts mixed in with humour and even satire so you are not bored to death.