Peter Hain was, along with his family, forced to flee South Africa in the late 1960s, at the height of the Apartheid regime’s war against its opponents. From exile in London Peter was a pivotal member of the anti Apartheid movement in the 60s, 70s and 80s. In this interview before the publication of his third novel, the Lion Conspiracy, we talk about conservation and the international corruption that fuels poaching across Africa, and the valiant attempts by African rangers to preserve wildlife.
Reading time:
1–2 minutes
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