If you like James Michener, then The Covenant is a great read about South Africa If you're looking for a somewhat bleak overview of corruption and despots sin

If you like James Michener, then The Covenant is a great read about South Africa If you're looking for a somewhat bleak overview of corruption and despots since independence, then try Martin Meredith The State of Africa: A History of the Continent Since Independence One of my favourites is Blood River: A Journey to Africa's Broken Heart Disgrace, by JM Coetzee. Outstanding book, emotionally difficult to read. Made into a not-too-bad movie with John Malkovich, but the book is infinitely better.