How to Marry a Politician and Survive is a tongue in cheek look at South African politicians, a celebration of quirky moments, a guide for those who want a wedding with hand-made menus that cost millions, a lifestyle of Johnny Walker blue (not red), and a glimpse at the shenanigans and creative machinations of South African politicians.

In this fun filled book Nia Magoulianiti-McGregor gives readers advice on how to: Check out his psychological profile - whether he is a Number One, a Trade Union Leader or the Opposition Oke – use this to your advantage: discover why a Working Class hero self-sabotages by scoring “own goals" and laugh in the face of the Juju Curse. Learn how to ward off nyatsis (even the likes of shameless Danish PM Helle Thorning-Schmidt). And Flirt coach Catriona Boffard gives step-by-step instructions to hunt your “prey”. Advice is at hand about surviving in a polygamous marriage and becoming the “wife to retire on”. Plus, readers will get tips on how to satisfy all his appetites – with recipes from acclaimed chef Dorah Sitole, sport talk from Lucas Radebe and tantalizing snippets from sexual health practitioner Elna McIntosh. Wedding planner supremo Sophie Ndaba walks you through your fairy-tale-fabulous wedding.

How to Marry a Politician and Survive also pays tribute to the innate determination and resourcefulness of South African women, who want what they want. And if you’re a politician, watch out, we want YOU.

About the author

Nia Magoulianiti-McGregor is a Johannesburg-based writer, editor, columnist, journalist and mother of an opinionated 23-year-old son who knows everything. She studied Journalism and Media Studies at Rhodes University in the early 80’s, sidelined into PR before taking on her role as a desperate housewife which she played alarmingly well for many years. She rejoined the workforce as a magazine writer, scriptwriter and newsreader after her divorce at age 40 (aka A long time ago.)

How to Marry a Politician and Survive is published by KMM Review Publishing Company