Pieter-Louis Myburgh
Gangster State book provided information that led to Ace Magashule’s suspension
In November 2020, Ace Magashule and 15 co-accused were charged with fraud, theft, corruption and money laundering in relation to the Free State’s controversial R255-million asbestos audit contract.
2021 Sunday Times/CNA Literary Awards longlists announced
South Africa’s most prestigious literary awards are back with two thrilling fiction and non-fiction longlists, and a dedicated new sponsor.
Gangster State first exposed Ace Magashule’s alleged role in asbestos saga
In April 2019, investigative journalist Pieter-Louis Myburgh exposed the web of capture that appeared to surround Ace Magashule, the erstwhile premier of the Free State, in his book Gangster State, published by Penguin Random House. In this book, Magashule’s links to alleged corrupt dealings over the Free State’s R255-million asbestos audit contract were uncovered for the first time.
Video: ‘Gangster State is full of damning evidence that Ace Magashule has stolen money’ – Political analyst Prince Mashele
Political analyst Prince Mashele says he doesn’t understand why ANC Secretary General Ace Magashule is still free, given the evidence in Pieter-Louis Myburgh’s awardwinning book, Gangster State: Unravelling Ace Magashule’s Web of Capture.
Pieter-Louis Myburgh wins Taco Kuiper Award for Investigative Reporting for his book Gangster State: Unravelling Ace Magashule’s Web of Capture
Congratulations to Pieter-Louis Myburgh, who has won the Taco Kuiper Award for Investigative Reporting!
The bestselling books in South Africa – July 2019
Our list is compiled from print sales data and other sources. It represents the bestselling books in South Africa from the previous …
The bestselling books in South Africa – June
This list represents the bestselling books in South Africa from the previous four weeks to 6 June 2019, and combines fiction and non-fiction bestsellers.
2019 South African Book Fair – find out more about the authors and events!
The 2019 South African Book Fair will take place from 6–8 September at Constitution Hill in Johannesburg.
The bestselling books in South Africa – May
This list represents the bestselling books in South Africa from the previous four weeks to 2 May 2019, and combines fiction and non-fiction bestsellers.
Join Pieter-Louis Myburgh and Mondli Makhanya for a book talk on Gangster State at Love Books (30 May)
Penguin Random House and Love Books invite you to a discussion of Pieter-Louis Myburgh’s new book Gangster State: Unravelling Ace Magashule’s Web of Capture.
‘Cowardice in the face of pressure’ – Penguin Random House SA ‘stunned’ at UFS cancellation of Gangster State book event
Penguin Random House South Africa says it is ‘stunned’ that the University of the Free State cancelled a public book event for Pieter-Louis Myburgh’s Gangster State without informing the publisher or the author.
Don’t miss a panel discussion on Gangster State by Pieter-Louis Myburgh at the University of the Free State (23 May)
Penguin Random House invites you to a panel discussion on Gangster State by Pieter-Louis Myburgh at the University of the Free State.
Join Pieter-Louis Myburgh for the launch of his new book Gangster State at the Mall of Africa (14 May)
Bargain Books and Penguin Random House invite you to the launch of Gangster State by Pieter-Louis Myburgh at the Mall of Africa.
Join Pieter-Louis Myburgh for the Pretoria launch of his new book Gangster State (16 May)
Exclusive Books and Penguin Random House invite you to the Pretoria launch of Gangster State by Pieter-Louis Myburgh.
Penguin Random House will take legal action against illegal distribution of Gangster State
Penguin Random House is appalled by the ongoing illegal distribution of a pirated PDF of Gangster State, which is widely being disseminated on social media. It is of even more concern that prominent individuals appear to encourage this unlawful activity.
We will not be silenced – Penguin Random House responds to Gangster State launch disruption and calls to burn the book
Penguin Random House has released a statement in response to the disruption of the launch of Gangster State in Johannesburg yesterday.
ANCYL Free State calls for burning of Pieter-Louis Myburgh’s ‘puke disguised as a book’ Gangster State
The ANC Youth League in the Free State Province has said it will burn copies of Pieter-Louis Myburgh’s new book Gangster State: Unravelling Ace Magashule’s Web of Capture.
Protesters rip up books, disrupt launch of Pieter-Louis Myburgh’s Gangster State
Protesters disrupted the launch of Pieter-Louis Myburgh’s new book Gangster State: Unravelling Ace Magashule’s Web of Capture at Exclusive Books Sandton City last night.
[UPDATE: Venue has been changed] Joburg and Cape Town launch details for Pieter-Louis Myburgh’s new book Gangster State
Exclusive Books and Penguin Random House invite you to the Joburg and Cape Town launches of Gangster State by Pieter-Louis Myburgh.
‘We are not afraid of Mr Magashule’s threats’ – Penguin Random House statement on Gangster State
Penguin Random House has released another statement in response to controversy surrounding the new book Gangster State.