Hitmen for Hire

"Hitmen for Hire" explores the interconnected world of contract killings, from organized crime figures to crooked officials, revealing how murder for profit has become a troubling aspect of South Africa's society since the 1990s. Drawing on extensive research of over a thousand incidents, criminologist Mark Shaw uncovers the mechanisms behind these lethal operations and their influence on both the criminal underworld and the legitimate economy. The book offers an in-depth look at the dark side of power, corruption, and economic control within the country.