Presenting a comprehensive insider's look at South Africa's movers and shakers of the indispensable century, this indispensable reference offers a thorough portrait of the country's contemporary political landscape. With profiles of politicians, activists, and religious leaders, as well as hard-hitting analysis of challenges as diverse as the rise of new media and the 2010 World Cup, the Mail & Guardian's team of expert reporters has compiled an authoritative reference for understanding the often turbulent world of South African public discourse.