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The Soweto Uprising - A Jacana Pocket History (Paperback) Price: R232
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The Soweto Uprising - A Jacana Pocket History (Paperback): Noor Nieftagodien

The Soweto Uprising - A Jacana Pocket History (Paperback)

Noor Nieftagodien

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The 1976 Soweto uprising represented a real turning point in South Africa's history. Even to contemporaries it seemed to mark the beginning of the end of apartheid. It also brought into the political equation the role of youth, who were to play a vital role in the township revolts of the 1980s.

What commenced as a peaceful and coordinated demonstration rapidly turned into a violent protest when police opened fire on students. Orlando West, the centre of the confrontation on the day, was transformed into a space of political contestation. For the first time, students claimed the streets and schools as their own. Soweto parents were shocked by these events, revealing an important generational divide. Thereafter, forging student and parent unity became a central objective of the liberation movement.

This short history brings alive the sequence of events and delves into the significance the uprising had on South African politics.

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Imprint: Jacana Media
Country of origin: South Africa
Release date: March 2014
Authors: Noor Nieftagodien
Dimensions: 180 x 110 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 165
ISBN-13: 978-1-4314-0879-5
Categories: Books > Humanities > History > African history > General
Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political activism > General
Books > History > African history > General
Books > Local Author Showcase > Politics
Books > Promotion > Youth Day
LSN: 1-4314-0879-4
Barcode: 9781431408795

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