The Sun Will Rise is a powerful collection of statements made in court by Southern African political prisoners during the apartheid era. Edited by Mary Benson, the volume documents the voices of individuals charged under oppressive legislation in South Africa and neighboring countries. These statements reveal the moral, political, and personal convictions of activists who resisted racial segre…
Mary Benson's The African Patriots is a comprehensive history of the African National Congress (ANC), the oldest and most influential political organization in South Africa's liberation struggle. It explores the ANC's development since the early 20th century, its strategies for fighting colonialism and apartheid, and the roles of key figures in shaping the South African nationalist movement. Th…
Mary Benson's Nelson Mandela is a concise biography that chronicles Mandela's life from his childhood in the Transkei to his involvement in the struggle against apartheid. Written as part of the Panaf Great Lives series, it provides a clear overview of Mandela's family background, education, political activities, and pivotal role in the African National Congress (ANC). Coupled with the socio-po…