Author gets death threats over Zuma book

25 January 2016 - 02:05

By Bongani Mthethwa

The author of a controversial book - which portrays President Jacob Zuma as the biblical shepherd Jacob - has received multiple death threats from Christians who consider it blasphemous. Sabelo Mandlanzi, author of Dear Jacob - due to be launched in April - is considering hiring a bodyguard because he fears for his life.

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