The Man who Killed Apartheid

The book delves into the assassination of Hendrik Verwoerd, the Prime Minister of South Africa and a key figure in apartheid, by Dimitri Tsafendas in 1966. Following the act, Tsafendas was labeled a madman, with authorities denying any political motives. He was deemed unfit for trial due to schizophrenia and endured 28 years of harsh treatment in prison, becoming South Africa's longest-serving prisoner. This updated edition includes recent developments in Tsafendas' case, shedding light on the complexities of his life and the political context of his actions.