Born in Zambia, of South African parents, David Webster grew up
without questioning the privileged position he enjoyed in society.
All this changed when he went to university in South Africa and
decided to study anthropology. David began to look at things around
him with new eyes. David became a respected academic in the field
of social anthropology and played a key role in bringing about
change in South Africa. He became an authority on the apartheid
government's use of repression and "death squads" to counter the
anti-apartheid movement. Also known for his kindness, caring and
humility, and for his love of music and soccer, David was described
as a person who "tried to convince people by smiling rather than
spitting at them". David Webster was gunned down in front of his
house by masked gunmen on 1 May 1989. At the time of publication,
the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's investigation into
David's death had resulted in his suspected killer being arrested
and charged with murder. They Fought for Freedom tells the life
stories of southern African leaders who struggled for freedom and
justice. In spite of the important roles they played in the history
of southern Africa, most of these leaders have been largely ignored
by the history books. The series tells their stories in an
entertaining manner, in clear language and aims to restore them to
their rightful place in history.
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