Nicky Falkof Livres

The book explores two significant moral panics in late apartheid South Africa: the Satanism scare and the epidemic of white family murder. It delves into how these phenomena reflect deeper social and political transformations, shedding light on issues of whiteness, gender, violence, and nationalism. By analyzing these events, the author uncovers critical insights into the injustices and historical contexts that shaped South African society and their implications beyond its borders.

This book investigates how different cultures of fear manifest in South African social and mainstream media, arguing that fear and other emotions are a critical lens for understanding contemporary life. It discusses the myth of 'white genocide'; so-called 'Satanist' murders; township urban legends; and white suburban anxieties. -- .