Black Man's Medicine

by Muzi Kuzwayo

A politically incorrect and humorous read, this racial satire will challenge one’s perspective of today’s South Africa. The title of the book comes from the African adage that says “the black man’s medicine is a white man”—an egregious statement that implies that black people won’t do anything right unless there is a white man around. This book takes a tongue-in-cheek look at economic freedom, suggesting that although South African apartheid was a terrible and unfortunate part of history, it should no longer define the present challenges or prevent the myriad opportunities for success. Introducing the idea of self-economic empowerment, this book envisions a new Africa where people work hard and life is decent.

176 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2012

Reviews

[Ignatius Mokgethi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the book and it's an easy read.

[Baratang · Rating 4 out of 5]

Muzi dared to speak his mind without fear of rebuke, critisism and shunning by his fellow black people. He was bold to mention company names, sometimes people, to drive his point home.He criticised post apartheid South Africa's policies and accussed it of being very myopic, and ofcourse the negotiations and deals which were entered into to secure the dawn of the very new SA, which in his opinion wasn't working as it should.

In the middle of the book he drew many parallels between the messages he was conveying, points he wanted to prove and examples he gave with scenarios from the advertising world. I must say he lost me a bit there, and I attribute that to both ignorance of the field of advertising and minimal financial knowledge. I make a pledge to address the latter as from today.

The author's predictions about the future, especially when it comes to main stream jobs, are a reality today. If ever there was a time to start thinking and exploring legal and sustainable ways of making money and teaching our children differently, IT IS NOW. He gave a few examples of failures and successes which could encourage anyone to learn and start following their dreams or pursuing their interests.

The book had a few hilarious lines in it, which made it cheerful albeit addressing cross roads issues facing my beloved country, South Africa. It ended on a hopeful note, and that was soothing. Thumbs up for Muzi.

[Bongani · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not very much different from the Capitalist Nigger!! its up to the reader whether he is offended or inspired!!

[Godfrey]

A waste of my R200 on someone's ego rubbed in my face.