Business tycoon Patrice Motsepe is never shy to shake up the status quo. He has always followed his instincts to stay ahead of the curve. An icon of corporate South Africa, he is as much known for his leadership in the world of football as for his philanthropy. He was a top lawyer when he followed his dream of being an entrepreneur, making a deal with Anglo American in the late 1990s that marked the beginning of a series of unique relationships which today define his African Rainbow Minerals empire. As the owner of Mamelodi Sundowns, he led it to becoming one of the most accomplished clubs in Africa. Then came the powerful seats of president at the Confederation of African Football and vice-president of FIFA, football's global governing body, in 2021. Yet questions linger about his political ambitions because of his close links to the ANC and particularly his brothers-in-law, Cyril Ramaphosa and Jeff Radebe. In this unauthorised biography, best-selling author and journalist Janet Smith mines public archives, academic papers and international media to find what lies behind this hugely successful, intensely private man, and what may lie ahead.

First proper biography of Motsepe, one of SA's richest people; Motsepe not only prominent in business but also in African football, philanthropy and ANC

About the Author
Janet Smith is a former newspaper editor and the author or co-author of seven books, including three young-adult titles, all of which won prizes in the Young Africa Awards. Non-fiction titles of which she was a co-author include the best-selling Hani: A Life Too Short as well as The Coming Revolution: Julius Malema and the Fight for Economic Freedom and The Black Consciousness Reader.


Book Information
ISBN 9781776191826
Author Janet Smith
Format Paperback
Page Count 296
Imprint Jonathan Ball Publishers SA
Publisher Jonathan Ball Publishers SA
Weight(grams) 500g
Dimensions(mm) 233mm * 152mm * 15mm