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BOOK LAUNCH: Daily Maverick announces The Untouchables by Caryn Dolley
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BOOK LAUNCH: Daily Maverick announces The Untouchables by Caryn Dolley

Daily Maverick announced the upcoming release of 'The Untouchables' by investigative journalist Caryn Dolley, scheduled for 17 August 2026. The book explores the deep-rooted drug trafficking networks in South Africa, tracing their origins back to the apartheid era and linking them to contemporary issues such as the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Dolley highlights the collusion between certain politicians and police officers with drug cartels, arguing that this has contributed significantly to the current crisis in South African governance. The book aims to provide a comprehensive look at how narcotic money and networks have influenced post-apartheid politics and law enforcement.

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BOOK LAUNCH: Daily Maverick announces The Untouchables by Caryn Dolley

Daily Maverick announced the upcoming release of 'The Untouchables' by investigative journalist Caryn Dolley, scheduled for 17 August 2026. The book explores the deep-rooted drug trafficking networks in South Africa, tracing their origins back to the apartheid era and linking them to contemporary issues such as the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Dolley highlights the collusion between certain politicians and police officers with drug cartels, arguing that this has contributed significantly to the current crisis in South African governance. The book aims to provide a comprehensive look at how narcotic money and networks have influenced post-apartheid politics and law enforcement.

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