1986 was a pivotal year in South African history. It was the year of the vigilante, the year of the necklace – but also the year the talking began.Drawing on newspaper articles, memoirs, and little-known histories, William Dicey presents a compelling diary of a very bad year. He focuses on ordinary people, showing what life was actually like under an authoritarian regime – from the six hours a day that black workers in KwaNdebele spent on buses to the rebel sporting tours that provided a distraction for white South Africans. Some stories foreshadow the miracle of 1990 – for instance, the deputy commander of Pollsmoor Prison takes Nelson Mandela on a scenic drive around Cape Town, years before his eventual release. Other stories shine a light on our current conflicts. Written in crisp prose, 1986 is a model of historical excavation, deftly evoking the spirit of the times.
CONTRIBUTORS: William Dicey
EAN: 9781415210529
COUNTRY: South Africa
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HEIGHT: 210 cm
PUBLISHED BY: Penguin Random House South Africa
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WIDTH: 134 cm
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William Dicey is the author of two critically acclaimed books, Borderline (2004) and Mongrel (2016). He lives in Cape Town.
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