Native Life in South Africa by Sol. T. Plaatje

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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
Note Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits This etext was prepared by Alan R. Light
Summary "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.)
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
Most Recently Updated Apr 2, 2015
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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