Max du Preez

MAX DU PREEZ is one of South Africa s foremost investigative journalists. After working as a political correspondent for various newspapers, he founded "Vrye Weekblad", South Africa s first anti-apartheid Afrikaans newspaper, in 1988, and in the 1990s he launched the television programs "Special Report on the Truth Commission" and "Special Assignment". Max s documentary film on King Moshoeshoe, The Renaissance King, aired on South African television in 2004. His books include "Pale Native, Of Lovers, Warriors and Prophets, Oranje Blanje Blues" and "Of Tricksters, Tyrants and Turncoats". He is currently a political columnist for various newspapers and websites.