<p>Product Description      Longlisted for The Sunday Times/CNA Literary Awards 2021.In this astonishing corruption memoir, former Bosasa Chief Operating Officer and whistleblower, Angelo Agrizzi rips open a legacy of secrecy, exposing two decades of untold greed, politicking, corruption, racism, bribery and deep state capture. Inside the Belly of the Beast is a mind-blowing exploration of the fraudulent workings of a company, founded on deep deception, under the cult-like leadership of the Master himself, Gavin Watson. Having been intimately involved with Bosasa since its inception, having worked and travelled side-by-side with Watson, and having witnessed his unique style of bribery and corruption during this period – something that most certainly assisted in bringing South Africa to her knees during Zuma’s rule – Agrizzi is one of few people with a first-hand account of what really happened behind the closed doors of Bosasa.In January, 2019, Agrizzi made his first appearance to testify at the Zondo Commission. His ongoing testimony continues to be heard.      About the Author      Angelo Agrizzi is a self-taught businessman who has been described as a visionary - for seeing the world in a grain of sand and then acting on it. He was the Chief Operating Officer of the Bosasa Group of thirty-eight companies from 1999 to 2016, which he turned from a R112-million per annum fledgling security company with eight staff members into a R1.46-billion per annum operation with over 6 500 employees over his nineteen-year tenure. Despite the large-scale corruption in which the company was involved, Angelo prided himself on delivery when it came to the operational management of the business. Although he was aware of it, the politicking and the bribery did not form part of his portfolio.During his time at Bosasa, Angelo used his decades of experience in the hospitality industry to create change through community and individual upliftment. Angelo also drove early childhood development programmes in communities in Orange Farm by providing much-needed infrastructure, computer training, teacher education, as well as training in food and nutrition. He spearheaded the development of outreach programmes at correctional service facilities across the country. With a personal commitment to reducing crime, creating employment, and driving skills development, he started an initiative at Pollsmoor Prison called Hlumani, where offenders were taught sustainable farming practices.Angelo embraces close family ties and celebrates the contribution of the local Italian community to South Africa. He entertains his family and friends with his enduring interest in and knowledge of Italian cuisine. He is also an avid interior decorator with a flair for eco-friendly design.He and Debbie are the proud parents of Giancarlo and Natasha, both of whom are high achievers who have excelled in the fields of socio-political economics and medicine, respectively.Angelo intends spending the balance of his life focusing on quality over quantity and regaining the time he lost with his family as a result of his blind loyalty to the Watsons.Phillipa Mitchell was born to British parents in South Africa in December 1972.Besides being an author, she is an accomplished writer, ghostwriter, editor, independent publishing consultant, and entrepreneur and has worked in the bookselling and publishing industry for over two decades. Her passion as a writer and ghostwriter is working on non-fiction material including autobiographies, business and inspirational books.She has raised two fine young men who are her pride and joy, and, thanks to their good genes, are both exceptionally talented in the creative arts.She is a child of Africa and is passionate about its people, its culture and its magic.Melinda Ferguson is an award-winning South African journalist and author of bestselling memoirs Smacked, Hooked and Crashed. She is also the author of Oscar An Accident Waiting to Happen and the Kelly K</p>

Inside the Belly of the Beast: The Real Bosasa Story

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