The Soweto Uprisings
Title | The Soweto Uprisings PDF eBook |
Author | Sifiso Ndlovu |
Publisher | Pan Macmillan South africa |
Total Pages | 208 |
Release | 2017-05-22 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 1770105026 |
When the Soweto uprisings of June 1976 took place, Sifiso Mxolisi Ndlovu, the author of this book, was a 14-year-old pupil at Phefeni Junior Secondary School. With his classmates, he was among the active participants in the protest action against the use of Afrikaans as a medium of instruction. Contrary to the generally accepted views, both that the uprisings were ‘spontaneous’ and that there were bigger political players and student organisations behind the uprisings, Sifiso’s book shows that this was not the case. Using newspaper articles, interviews with former fellow pupils and through his own personal account, Sifiso provides us with a ‘counter-memory’ of the momentous events of that time. This is an updated version of the book first published by Ravan Press in 1998. New material has been added, including an introduction to the new edition, as well as two new chapters analyzing the historiography of the uprisings as well as reflecting on memory and commemoration as social, cultural and historical projects.
The Soweto Uprising
Title | The Soweto Uprising PDF eBook |
Author | Noor Nieftagodien |
Publisher | Ohio University Press |
Total Pages | 95 |
Release | 2014-12-08 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0821445235 |
The Soweto uprising was a true turning point in South Africa’s history. Even to contemporaries, it seemed to mark the beginning of the end of apartheid. This compelling book examines both the underlying causes and the immediate factors that led to this watershed event. It looks at the crucial roles of Black Consciousness ideology and nascent school-based organizations in shaping the character and form of the revolt. What began as a peaceful and coordinated demonstration rapidly turned into a violent protest when police opened fire on students. This short history explains the uprising and its aftermath from the perspective of its main participants, the youth, by drawing on a rich body of oral histories.
Apartheid
Title | Apartheid PDF eBook |
Author | Edgar H. Brookes |
Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
Total Pages | 190 |
Release | 2022-10-05 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1000624412 |
Originally published in 1968, this volume traces the history and growth of Apartheid in South Africa. The acts which enforced Apartheid – the Group Areas Act, Population and Registration Act are given in full. The book also includes documents which reflected reaction to these measures: Parliamentary debates, newspaper reports and policy statements by the leading political parties and religious denominations. The documents are headed by a full historical and analytical introduction.
Year of Fire, Year of Ash
Title | Year of Fire, Year of Ash PDF eBook |
Author | Baruch Hirson |
Publisher | Zed Books |
Total Pages | 368 |
Release | 1979 |
Genre | History |
ISBN |
The Soweto Uprisings
Title | The Soweto Uprisings PDF eBook |
Author | Sifiso Mxolisi Ndlovu |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 58 |
Release | 1998-01-01 |
Genre | Afrikaans language |
ISBN | 9780869754917 |
The Soweto Uprisings
Title | The Soweto Uprisings PDF eBook |
Author | Sifiso Ndlovu |
Publisher | Pan Macmillan South africa |
Total Pages | 208 |
Release | 2017-05-22 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 1770105026 |
When the Soweto uprisings of June 1976 took place, Sifiso Mxolisi Ndlovu, the author of this book, was a 14-year-old pupil at Phefeni Junior Secondary School. With his classmates, he was among the active participants in the protest action against the use of Afrikaans as a medium of instruction. Contrary to the generally accepted views, both that the uprisings were ‘spontaneous’ and that there were bigger political players and student organisations behind the uprisings, Sifiso’s book shows that this was not the case. Using newspaper articles, interviews with former fellow pupils and through his own personal account, Sifiso provides us with a ‘counter-memory’ of the momentous events of that time. This is an updated version of the book first published by Ravan Press in 1998. New material has been added, including an introduction to the new edition, as well as two new chapters analyzing the historiography of the uprisings as well as reflecting on memory and commemoration as social, cultural and historical projects.
The Road to Soweto
Title | The Road to Soweto PDF eBook |
Author | Julian Brown |
Publisher | Boydell & Brewer |
Total Pages | 218 |
Release | 2016 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1847011411 |
Conclusion: Consequences -- Bibliography -- Index