About the Book
Through interviews with people he interacted with while he was undercover and after his true identity was eventually revealed, Spy details the life and double life of Craig Williamson – South Africa’s ‘super-spy’ turned parcel bomb assassin. The book also documents the stories of a generation of courageous activists he betrayed, jailed and killed. Spy seeks to understand how Williamson succeeded in forming friendships with his ‘comrades’, manipulating his way into the heart of the liberation movement. The book explores themes of betrayal, justice, accountability and forgivenness – and culminates when the author comes face-to-face with South Africa’s most infamous spy.
About the Author
Jonathan Ancer is a journalist who has held various positions on a variety of publications: reporter on the Star, editor of Grocott’s Mail and crossword columnist for the Cape Times. He has won awards for hard news, features and creative writing. Jonathan has a wife, four children and the largest Billy Bunter collection in South Africa.
