Set in post-apartheid South Africa, this is a story about the dark underbelly of a society in a country wracked by decades of abuse of power by a regime with no respect for human rights. Now in power the democratically elected government sadly has within its midst officials as deeply flawed as their predecessors . Investigative reporter Jason Stanley is covering a story about ex student activist turned comedian Nico Dlamini . Nico is the victim of a gunshot wound who, mysteriously, disappears from his hospital bed. Determined to uncover the truth behind Dlamini's disappearance Jason finds himself up against powerful people in government who'll go to any lengths to protect their positions and retain their power. Jason is relentless though. When he himself is abducted ,then dumped with a warning note pinned to his shirt, he is more determined than ever to go after the truth. What he uncovers is explosive material affecting the most vulnerable - least protected members of society and the involvement of people closest to him