Exclusive Books said the initial event was cancelled after discussions between the franchise, the V&A Waterfront and the police.
CAPE TOWN - Exclusive Books says it will be launching Pieter-Louis Myburgh's Gangster State at the V&A Waterfront next week.
On Thursday, Primedia hosted the launch of Myburgh's explosive book which focuses on the alleged dirty dealings of the ANC's Ace Magashule. The launch was supposed to take place at an Exclusive Books at the shopping centre but was postponed because of violent protests at the Johannesburg launch. Protesters identified as ANC members ripped up copies of the book and disrupted proceedings.Exclusive Books CEO Grattan Kirk said the damage to books amounted to R30,000. He said books were torn and stolen. However, there was no extensive damage to property, he said."Our intention was not to cancel.
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