Press release: Impact of The President’s Keepers continues to spread

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Tafelberg and NB Publishers have noted with grave concern that threats of violence are being made against Jacques Pauw, author of the explosive book The President’s Keepers. We view this in an extremely serious light and are taking steps to ensure his safety at all times. We will take legal steps against anyone making such threats.

Following on the considerable public response to this insightful book, NB Publishers and Tafelberg would like to thank millions of South Africans for their support for a courageous author. In the first days after publication, the book sold 16 507 print books and 5 127 ebooks according to the official Nielsen’s book data. This is a record for any South African book since Nielsen’s started collating sales information in 2004. We also want to reassure the public that we have no intention of withdrawing the book and that print copies will be back on the shelves this week. The ebook has been available all along, and was the number one top selling nonfiction title on Amazon on Saturday.

Not only has the public shown its disdain for the threatening tactics of the government by purchasing record numbers in record time of The President’s Keepers, but civil society organisations have come out publicly and vocally in support of the author and the publishers. We thank Right2Know, SaveSA, Section 27, OUTA and TAC, who are among those who have offered to help if necessary. The Publishers’ Association of South Africa (PASA) and the International Publishers’ Association have also pledged their support, for which we are very grateful.

The unprecedented impact that the launch of this book has had would not have been possible were it not for our biggest allies, the booksellers. Exclusive Books in particular has given us their unstinting support by stocking the book in significant quantities and boldly supporting, via social media and public statements, our decision to keep the book on the shelves. Our printers and distributors are equally important in the chain and have gone the extra mile to ensure that the books were printed and distributed in record time. We thank everyone involved in the printing and distribution of the book in a matter of days.

As the impact of The President’s Keepers continues to spread, we are heartened and encouraged by the power of one well-researched, courageous book to reignite hope and unite South Africans in demanding accountability and justice.

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  • Driekie Zietsman

    Hou die boek op die rakke en laat die hele wêreld weet wat aangaan! Beskerm Jacques Pauw!

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