This book examines the journey to revolution in South Africa during the apartheid era. Karrim Essack outlines the political conditions, social structures, racial injustice, and the development of the liberation movement that opposed the apartheid regime. Through historical and political analysis, the book provides an overview of the factors that drove popular resistance, the strategies of the s…
Conversations with Myself is a collection of Nelson Mandela's personal writings, including letters, diaries, prison archives, interview transcripts, and previously unpublished reflections on his life. This book offers an intimate look at Mandela's life, including his struggle against apartheid, his experiences in prison for more than two decades, and his role in South Africa's transition to dem…
This book is a concise overview to assist O-Level students in studying the history of South Africa and the southern African region. Donald Leeming presents a systematic overview of the material, covering political, social, and economic developments, colonialism, nationalist movements, and the dynamics of society in the region. Designed as a learning aid, this book provides key summaries, maps, …
Rabble-Rouser for Peace is the official biography of Bishop Desmond Tutu, written by John Allen, who worked closely with Tutu for many years. The book chronicles Tutu's life as a spiritual leader, anti-apartheid activist, Nobel Peace Prize winner, and figure of national reconciliation in South Africa. Exploring Tutu's personal story, political role, and moral contributions to the fight against …
Written by F. P. Spooner, South African Predicament: The Economics of Apartheid examines how the apartheid system shaped South Africa's economic structure. Through in-depth analysis, the book explains the impact of racial segregation on the country's labor force, production, income distribution, and socioeconomic development. Spooner highlights the economic imbalances created by apartheid polic…
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…
State Building and Democracy in Southern Africa by Pierre du Toit provides a comparative analysis of political development in Botswana, Zimbabwe, and South Africa during the late twentieth century. The book examines the processes of state formation, democratic consolidation, and the challenges faced by governments transitioning from colonial rule to independent governance. Du Toit evaluates th…
he Battlefronts of Southern Africa by Colin Legum provides a detailed examination of the political and military struggles that shaped Southern Africa during the late twentieth century. Drawing on material previously published in Africa Contemporary Record, the book analyzes regional conflicts, South Africa’s foreign policy under apartheid, and the liberation movements that arose in neighborin…
This book is a collection of Nelson Mandela's writings and letters written before and during the underground struggle against apartheid in South Africa. Through these writings, Mandela explains his views on racial injustice, the oppression of Black people, and the urgent need to fight for freedom and equality. This Indonesian translation presents important reflections on Mandela's political str…
This book is the official biography of Nelson Mandela written by Anthony Sampson, a journalist and longtime friend of Mandela. This biography describes Mandela's life journey from childhood, his struggle in the African National Congress (ANC), his involvement in the anti-apartheid movement, to his 27-year imprisonment on Robben Island and his rise as a symbol of the struggle for humanity. This …