A State Captured

A gripping chronicle of power, corruption, and resilience in South Africa's modern history.
From the meteoric rise of the Gupta family to their secretive infiltration of the highest corridors of power, A State Captured exposes one of the most audacious political and financial scandals in South African history. This novel traces the origins of the Guptas, their symbiotic alliance with former President Jacob Zuma, and the sprawling network of corruption that bled billions from state coffers through compromised state-owned enterprises.
Through the explosive hearings of the Zondo Commission and the tangled web of international evasion, the story unfolds with riveting detail — revealing how a nation's institutions were subverted, its people betrayed, and its democracy tested to the brink. But beyond the headlines and courtrooms, A State Captured dives into the real cost of this betrayal: the lives disrupted, the services crippled, and the faith fractured.
Set against the backdrop of South Africa's ongoing struggle for justice and renewal, this is more than a tale of greed and deceit. It is a story of memory and accountability, of a society at a crossroads, and the unyielding spirit of a people determined to reclaim their future.
A State Captured is a powerful reminder that democracy is fragile, justice is never guaranteed, and the fight against corruption is a battle that shapes the soul of a nation.