--- title: "Journalist Caryn Dolley’s much-anticipated new release, Man Alone, is now on book shelves" description: "Hidden power struggles, street-level killings, state sabotage and assassinations — Man Alone tells a riveting story that has never been told." type: "NewsArticle" publisher: "Daily Maverick" site: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za" section: "HOT OFF THE PRESS" author: "Daily Maverick" author_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/author/dailymaverick/" canonical_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-10-08-man-alone-caryn-dolleys-much-anticipated-new-release-out-now/" published: "2024-10-08T14:56:04" updated: "2024-10-09T08:39:08" lang: "en-ZA" word_count: 604 --- # Journalist Caryn Dolley’s much-anticipated new release, Man Alone, is now on book shelves > Hidden power struggles, street-level killings, state sabotage and assassinations — Man Alone tells a riveting story that has never been told. By Daily Maverick · Published 8 October 2024, 16:56 SAST · Updated 9 October 2024, 10:39 SAST ## Key points - Caryn Dolley's riveting new book, Man Alone: Mandela’s Top Cop, peels back the layers of South Africa's murky past, revealing how apartheid-era sabotage and gangster collusion still haunt the nation, all through the gripping lens of Nelson Mandela's former chief of police, André Lincoln. - Caryn Dolley's new book, Man Alone: Mandela’s Top Cop, is now available, revealing the untold story of André Lincoln, Nelson Mandela’s top cop. - The book exposes the persistent cop-gangster collusion rooted in apartheid, detailing Lincoln's dangerous career and its implications for contemporary South Africa. - Join the online launch on 17 October 2024 or attend an in-person event in Cape Town on 7 November 2024 for discussions and a book signing with Dolley. - Man Alone retails for R310 at the Daily Maverick Shop, with discounts for Maverick Insider members, supporting independent journalism in South Africa. ## Content [Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/) and [Maverick451](https://www.maverick451.co.za/) are proud to announce that [Caryn Dolley’s](https://caryndolley.com/) explosive new book, [Man Alone: Mandela’s Top Cop – Exposing South Africa’s Ceaseless Sabotage](https://shop.dailymaverick.co.za/product/man-alone-mandelas-top-cop-exposing-south-africas-ceaseless-sabotage/), is now available to buy. The pre-order phase has officially closed, and the title is now available in bookstores and at the [Daily Maverick Shop](https://shop.dailymaverick.co.za/). For the first time, and in great detail, Man Alone tells a riveting story that has never been told. The book chronicles the life of André Lincoln, Nelson Mandela’s top cop, who found himself at the heart of apartheid-era sabotage and global criminal investigations. From facing Cape Town crime kingpins to dealing with an informant once tied to Pablo Escobar, Lincoln’s career has been fraught with danger. Dolley reveals the ongoing cop-gangster collusion rooted in apartheid-era policing structures, showing how these underhanded tactics still shape South Africa today. “Man Alone reads like a who’s who at the interface of politics, the underworld, and the shadow of South Africa’s ugly past. The book is principally based on the account of ANC underground operative turned intelligence officer, whose efforts to confront gangsterism and related organised crime turned him from hunter of criminals into the hunted,” says Professor Thuli Madonsela. Dolley’s in-depth reporting brings to light the hidden power struggles, street-level killings and state sabotage that have scarred South Africa, while exploring high-profile cases like the assassination of Lieutenant Charl Kinnear and tender fraud investigations, including the recent arrest of former City of Cape Town councillor Malusi Booi. “By revealing Lincoln’s extraordinary career I hope to show how sabotage has repeatedly undermined South Africa and how understanding its mechanisms can help us prevent it in the future,” Dolley says. **You can join us for the**[**Man Alone online webinar launch**](https://events.dailymaverick.co.za/events/2024/10/17/man-alone-mandelas-top-cop-exposing-south-africas-ceaseless-sabotage)**:** 📅 Thursday, 17 October 2024, 12:00 – 13:00 Join Caryn Dolley live online as she discusses the revelations of Man Alone. [Register here.](https://events.dailymaverick.co.za/events/2024/10/17/man-alone-mandelas-top-cop-exposing-south-africas-ceaseless-sabotage) **In Cape Town and interested in joining the in-person event?** 📅 Thursday, 7 November 2024, 18:00 – 20:00 Hosted by Rebecca Davis, join Caryn for this discussion and book signing at Workshop 17 Watershed, V&A Waterfront. Interested? Let us know [here](https://forms.gle/27bKn1h1vzDceMKT9) and be the first to know when tickets go on sale. Man Alone is now available from the [Daily Maverick Shop](https://shop.dailymaverick.co.za/)for R310, with [Maverick Insider members](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/insider/) enjoying a 10% discount and free delivery in South Africa. Support journalism that protects democracy by joining the [Maverick Insider community.](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/insider/) [YouTube video: "YouTube video"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0KUeAWtuVY) **About Daily Maverick** Founded in 2009, [Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/) is an independent national news and investigative journalism publisher. Daily Maverick covers pressing issues across politics, business and the environment, providing in-depth reporting and insightful commentary on the topics affecting the lives of South Africans. With 10 million unique browsers monthly, Daily Maverick is one of South Africa’s largest publishers and is available online and in a weekly print edition, DM168. Its [voluntary community programme](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/insider/) is designed to keep journalism free for all, comprising civic-minded readers who participate actively through contributions to ensure this access continues for all. Founders: Branko Brkic, editor-in-chief, and Styli Charalambous, CEO. #### **About Maverick451** In 2019, Daily Maverick published its 10-year anniversary book, We have A Game Changer. It turns out the title was a self-fulfilling prophecy because self-publishing this project was indeed a game changer and the birth of [Maverick451](https://www.maverick451.co.za/#about), Daily Maverick’s book-publishing division. We publish high-calibre non-fiction books, from standout biographies and political analysis, to business and children’s nonfiction. Whatever the subject, we want to publish books that are meaningful and add unique value to Daily Maverick readers and the wider South African audience. Above all else our goal is to publish great stories that matter. **DM**