Christopher McMichael is a writer based in Johannesburg and the author of Shoot to Kill: Police and Power in South Africa (Inkani Books, 2022).

12.05.2022

• Christopher McMichael

Neo-Noir From South Africa Gets to the Heart of Social Violence

The South African noir drama Reyka, nominated at the 2022 International Emmys, draws inspiration from real-life crimes. The series depicts a society in which the ruthless pursuit of money turns human life into the cheapest commodity of all.

11.29.2022

• Christopher McMichael

When Crime and Disorder Feel Rampant, Violent Vigilantes Step Into the Breach

The crisis of neoliberalism fuels social breakdown and a backlash from violent “anti-crime” vigilante groups. It’s a destructive, authoritarian vision of order that the Left can directly challenge.