The author explores why a large number of international organizations adopted sanctions against the apartheid regime in South Africa despite strategic and economic interests that had fostered strong ties with it in the past. He argues that the emergence of the norm of racial equality is the reason.
The book explores the development of South African immigration policy, beginning with the arrival of Indian contract laborers and extending to the consequences of the May 2008 attacks. It examines the historical context and shifts in policy, highlighting the complexities and challenges faced by immigrants throughout South Africa's history. This analysis offers insights into the socio-political dynamics that have shaped immigration in the country.