Mandy Wiener

Mandy Wiener is a South African investigative journalist and author known for her extensive coverage of crime, corruption, and law enforcement in post-apartheid South Africa. Her work has appeared across multiple media platforms including radio, television, and print journalism. As an author, Wiener gained prominence with her 2011 book "Killing Kebble: An Underworld Exposed," which investigated the murder of mining magnate Brett Kebble and exposed connections between the South African criminal underworld and law enforcement. She followed this with other notable works including "Ministry of Crime" and "The Whistleblowers," examining corruption and those who expose it. Throughout her career, Wiener has worked as a senior journalist for Eyewitness News and served as a contributing writer for various South African publications. Her reporting has earned multiple awards including the National Press Club's Journalist of the Year and the Vodacom Journalist of the Year awards. Wiener continues to focus on investigative journalism and has established herself as an authoritative voice on South African organized crime, police corruption, and political intrigue. Her books combine detailed investigative work with narrative journalism to document significant cases and systemic issues within South African society.

Readers praise Wiener's investigative journalism skills and her ability to break down complex South African crime cases into compelling narratives. Her books like "Killing Kebble" and "Ministry of Crime" draw positive comments for their detailed research and insider access to sources. Likes: - Clear explanations of complicated criminal networks - First-hand interviews with key figures - Balanced reporting of facts - Strong knowledge of South African politics and law enforcement Dislikes: - Some find the pacing slow in parts - Technical details can be overwhelming - Occasional repetition of information - South African context required for full understanding Ratings: Goodreads: Killing Kebble: 4.0/5 (177 ratings) Ministry of Crime: 4.1/5 (89 ratings) Behind the Door: 3.9/5 (68 ratings) Amazon: Killing Kebble: 4.2/5 (12 reviews) Ministry of Crime: 4.0/5 (8 reviews) Notable review: "Reads like a crime thriller but backed by solid journalism" - Goodreads user

Killing Kebble: An Underworld Exposed (2012) Chronicles the investigation into South African mining magnate Brett Kebble's death, exposing connections between organized crime and South African elite.

My Second Initiation: The Memoir of Vusi Pikoli (2013) Co-authored memoir detailing Vusi Pikoli's tenure as National Director of Public Prosecutions in South Africa and his subsequent dismissal.

Ministry of Crime: An Underworld Explored (2018) Documents the evolution of organized crime in post-apartheid South Africa, focusing on key criminal figures and police corruption.

The Whistleblowers (2020) Examines cases of South African whistleblowers who exposed corruption in both private and public sectors, detailing the consequences they faced.

21 At 21: The Coming of Age of a Nation (2015) Explores South Africa's first 21 years of democracy through 21 different narratives of people born in 1994.

Behind The Door: The Oscar Pistorius and Reeva Steenkamp Story (2014) Details the events surrounding the death of Reeva Steenkamp and the subsequent trial of Oscar Pistorius.