Native Life in South Africa by Sol. T. Plaatje
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"Native Life in South Africa" by Sol. T. Plaatje is a historical account written during the early 20th century. The book focuses on the severe ramifications of the Natives' Land Act of 1913 and the broader systemic injustices faced by Black South Africans under colonial rule. Plaatje, as an educated Tswana and political activist, presents both personal observations and a passionate appeal for the rights of his people during an era of
significant oppression. At the start of the text, Plaatje introduces the context of the Natives' Land Act, detailing how it disrupted the lives of millions of Black South Africans by forbidding them from purchasing or leasing land outside designated reserves. He reflects on the immediate consequences of this law and outlines the socio-political environment of the time, where Black individuals were institutionalized as second-class citizens within their own country. The opening chapter lays the groundwork for the ensuing struggles depicted throughout the work, highlighting the dismissive attitudes of white legislators and the dire situation of displaced Native families. Plaatje's narrative is both a chronicle of specific injustices and a broader commentary on the socio-political climate, aiming to garner sympathy and support from a wider audience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Plaatje, Sol. T. (Solomon Tshekisho), 1876-1932 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Native Life in South Africa Before and Since the European War and the Boer Rebellion |
| Credits | This etext was prepared by Alan R. Light |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | Indigenous peoples -- South Africa -- Social conditions -- 20th century |
| Subject | South Africa -- Politics and government -- 1836-1909 |
| Subject | Black people -- South Africa -- Social conditions -- 20th century |
| Subject | Land tenure -- Law and legislation -- South Africa |
| Subject | South Africa -- History -- Rebellion, 1914-1915 |
| Subject | South Africa -- Politics and government -- 1909-1948 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 1452 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 1998 |
| Last Update | Apr 2, 2015 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 991 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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