Harris Dousemetzis Books

The narrative centers on Dimitri Tsafendas, who assassinated South Africa's Prime Minister Hendrik Verwoerd in 1966, a pivotal figure in the apartheid regime. Following the murder, Tsafendas was deemed insane and unfit for trial, leading to a 28-year imprisonment marked by brutal treatment. This updated edition explores the complexities of his case, revealing the political implications and the injustices faced by Tsafendas, while also providing new insights into developments since the book's initial release.

The narrative centers on Dimitri Tsafendas, who assassinated Hendrik Verwoerd, the Prime Minister of South Africa, in 1966. Despite the political implications of his actions, authorities deemed Tsafendas insane and unfit for trial, leading to his 28-year imprisonment, the longest in South African history. His incarceration was marked by severe mistreatment. This updated edition includes new developments in Tsafendas' case, providing deeper insight into his life and the political climate of apartheid-era South Africa.