An Introduction To South Africa

Author : Martin Plaut,Carien Du Plessis
Publisher : Hurst & Company
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : South Africa
ISBN : 9781787382046

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Understanding South Africa by Martin Plaut,Carien Du Plessis Pdf

When Nelson Mandela emerged from decades in jail to preach reconciliation, South Africans truly appeared a people reborn as the Rainbow Nation. Yet, a quarter of a century later, the country sank into bitter recriminations and rampant corruption under Jacob Zuma. Why did this happen, and how was hope betrayed? President Cyril Ramaphosa, who is seeking to heal these wounds, is due to lead the African National Congress into an election by May 2019. The ANC is hoping to claw back support lost to the opposition in the Zuma era. This book will shed light on voters' choices and analyze the election outcome as the results emerge. With chapters on all the major issues at stake--from education to land redistribution-- Understanding South Africa offers insights into Africa's largest and most diversified economy, closely tied to its neighbors' fortunes.

Author : M. J. Viljoen,W. U. Reimold
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Geology
ISBN : STANFORD:36105111868647

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An Introduction to South Africa's Geological and Mining Heritage by M. J. Viljoen,W. U. Reimold Pdf

Author : Joleen Steyn-Kotze
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Democracy
ISBN : 0190734493

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South African Politics by Joleen Steyn-Kotze Pdf

Author : C. G. Van der Merwe,J. E. Du Plessis
Publisher : Kluwer Law International B.V.
Page : 586 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789041122827

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Introduction to the Law of South Africa by C. G. Van der Merwe,J. E. Du Plessis Pdf

This title is part of an established Series which introduces various legal systems of the world. It provides an authoritative and accessible overview of the main branches of South African public, private and commercial law. Offering insight into the rich system of South African law, this title will be of particular interest to the international legal community. The South African legal system has not only developed fascinating mixtures of civil law and common law rules over more than a century, but has also experienced a post-apartheid South Africa. Of particular interest is the way in which so many branches of law have been infused by basic constitutional values. Many of the contributors have published work in their own fields and have considerable experience of presenting their subject matter in a broader comparative perspective. The succinct and balanced nature of the contributions makes this title attractive to a wide audience of academics, students and practitioners with an interest in this remarkable legal system.

Author : Willie Seth
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2008-11
Category : History
ISBN : 0981425801

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An Introduction to South Africa by Willie Seth Pdf

This is a general introduction to South Africa. It's intended for tourists, students and other people going to South Africa for the first time. It's also intended for anybody who wants to learn some basic facts about South Africa. It can even be used as an introductory text for students in high school and college who want to learn about this country. Even those who know a lot of things about South Africa may find this book to be useful. Nobody knows everything. Even South Africans themselves don't know how some of their fellow countrymen live. They know mostly about their own cultures, customs and traditions. The work focuses on the land and the people of South Africa more than anything else. It's also a comparative study, drawing comparisons between the cultures as well as languages of black South African ethnic groups and other tribes outside South Africa. Readers are going to learn about the provinces of South Africa and their natural resources, including crops and minerals. They are also going to learn about the different ethnic and racial groups in all the provinces. One of the most important aspects of the book is its focus on the cultures of the different ethnic groups in South Africa. If you want to have general knowledge of South Africa, and if you want to learn about the different cultures of the people of South Africa and how they live, you will find this book to be useful.

Author : Gilad James, PhD
Publisher : Gilad James Mystery School
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-07
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9787412912602

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Introduction to South Africa by Gilad James, PhD Pdf

South Africa is a country located at the southernmost tip of Africa, and it has a population of around 58 million. The land is incredibly diverse, ranging from beaches and mountains to savannas and forests, and it is home to many different cultures and languages. South Africa has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back over 100,000 years. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was colonized by the British and the Dutch, which led to the oppression and segregation of the native population. This system, known as apartheid, was officially dismantled in the early 1990s when Nelson Mandela became the first black president of South Africa. Today, South Africa is a democratic country with a diverse economy that is largely driven by mining, agriculture, and tourism. The country is grappling with many of the same issues facing other developing nations, such as income inequality, unemployment, and social inequality. Despite these challenges, South Africa is a vibrant and dynamic nation with a rich cultural heritage and a bright future. The people of South Africa are determined to build a better future for themselves and their children, and they are working hard to make their country a more prosperous and just society.

Author : FREDA. TROUP
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2024
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1032322845

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SOUTH AFRICA by FREDA. TROUP Pdf

Author : JOHN. BAILEY PAMPALLIS (MARYKE.),Maryke Bailey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2021-11-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1928232957

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A Brief History of South Africa by JOHN. BAILEY PAMPALLIS (MARYKE.),Maryke Bailey Pdf

Author : G. Quinot
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2022-09-16
Category : Administrative law
ISBN : 0190744243

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Administrative Justice in South Africa by G. Quinot Pdf

"Administrative Justice in South Africa: An Introduction offers a clear, comprehensive and applied explanation of the principles and framework of administrative justice in South Africa. The text addresses both judicial and non-judicial means for control and enforcement, as well as procedural aspects of administrative law. Practical in its approach, the text provides valuable focus on the application of principles to case law, problem-solving methodology, and specific procedural aspects of administrative justice. This second edition is thoroughly updated, to reflect issues and legal developments within the recent period. It offers an expanded discussion of non-judicial forms of control and enforcement, including a new chapter that addresses the roles and powers of the Auditor-General and the Public Protector. The text's discussion of legal remedies in control and enforcement proceedings is expanded to include the remedies that are available to support the interventions of the Auditor-General and the Public Protector, respectively. The second edition introduces a visioning, enquiring perspective that considers the ongoing system design that is requisite to engender good, just and efficient public decision-making, and to give effect to the constitutional promise of administrative justice. The text offers a clear pedagogical framework that develops independent, critical and reflective engagement with the subject matter. A strong conceptual and enquiring approach enriches knowledge, and engages readers in an interactive, topical and challenging manner. Additional, high-value educational resources support learning and teaching, further assisting students to develop the knowledge and skills required to master their studies."--

Author : Roger Southall
Publisher : African Sun Media
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2022-02-24
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781928314936

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Whites and Democracy in South Africa by Roger Southall Pdf

What is the place and role of whites in South African political life today? Are whites genuinely willing participants in a ‘non-racial democracy’, willing to forego the racial privileges of the past or, despite legal equality, have they proved reluctant to relinquish power and continue, as black activists assert, to dominate many aspects of South African society? Building upon the burgeoning body of work on whiteness, this book focuses on how whites have adapted politically to the arrival of democracy and sweeping political change in South Africa. Outlining a variety of responses in how white South Africans have sought to grapple with apartheid’s brutal history, the author shows how their memories of the past have shaped their reactions to political equality. Although the majority feared the coming of democracy, only a right-wing minority actively resisted its arrival. Others chose (and are still choosing) to emigrate, used democracy to defend ‘minority rights’ or have withdrawn into psychologically or physically demarcated social enclaves. Challenging much current thinking, Southall argues that many whites have chosen to embrace the freedoms that democracy has offered, or to adapt to its often disconcerting realities pragmatically. Examining this crucial issue against the historical context of minority rule and its defeat, the author presents a new dynamic to the continuing debate on whiteness in Africa and globally.

Author : Busani Mpofu,Sabelo J. Ndlovu-Gatsheni
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2019-03-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781789201772

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Rethinking and Unthinking Development by Busani Mpofu,Sabelo J. Ndlovu-Gatsheni Pdf

Development has remained elusive in Africa. Through theoretical contributions and case studies focusing on Southern Africa’s former white settler states, South Africa and Zimbabwe, this volume responds to the current need to rethink (and unthink) development in the region. The authors explore how Africa can adapt Western development models suited to its political, economic, social and cultural circumstances, while rejecting development practices and discourses based on exploitative capitalist and colonial tendencies. Beyond the legacies of colonialism, the volume also explores other factors impacting development, including regional politics, corruption, poor policies on empowerment and indigenization, and socio-economic and cultural barriers.

Author : Gilad James, PhD
Publisher : Gilad James Mystery School
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-07
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781670286956

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Introduction to South Africa by Gilad James, PhD Pdf

South Africa is a country located at the southernmost tip of Africa, and it has a population of around 58 million. The land is incredibly diverse, ranging from beaches and mountains to savannas and forests, and it is home to many different cultures and languages. South Africa has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back over 100,000 years. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was colonized by the British and the Dutch, which led to the oppression and segregation of the native population. This system, known as apartheid, was officially dismantled in the early 1990s when Nelson Mandela became the first black president of South Africa. Today, South Africa is a democratic country with a diverse economy that is largely driven by mining, agriculture, and tourism. The country is grappling with many of the same issues facing other developing nations, such as income inequality, unemployment, and social inequality. Despite these challenges, South Africa is a vibrant and dynamic nation with a rich cultural heritage and a bright future. The people of South Africa are determined to build a better future for themselves and their children, and they are working hard to make their country a more prosperous and just society.

Author : Christa Rautenbach
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 487 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Black people
ISBN : 1776173252

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Introduction to Legal Pluralism in South Africa by Christa Rautenbach Pdf

Author : Tracy Humby,Louis Kotzé
Publisher : OUP Southern Africa
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2013-01-10
Category : Law
ISBN : 0195994639

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Introduction to Law and Legal Skills by Tracy Humby,Louis Kotzé Pdf

The text provides a general introduction and overview of legal history and basic legal concepts, with associated, contextualised legal skills.

Author : Aran S. MacKinnon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : South Africa
ISBN : 0205795498

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The Making of South Africa by Aran S. MacKinnon Pdf

A survey of South African history from the formation of early human communities to the present. The Making of South Africa provides a detailed understanding of all the forces that have shaped South Africa to date. It represents a valuable and unique addition to the field by emphasizing African voices as well as recent developments in South Africa, including analyses on the post-transition political change, the World Cup of soccer, and public health issues. The text incorporates important new perspectives on South African geography and the spatial dimensions of segregation and apartheid. It also covers environmental studies and the dynamic literature on identities and ethnicity while highlighting how Europeans and Africans shaped the environment, politics, and the economy to develop a complex multi-ethnic nation. Learning Goals Upon completing this book readers will be able to: Understand how South Africa became the nation it is today View South African history from the point of view of Africans as well as Europeans who have settled there Assess the impact of cultural, political, social, economic, geographical, environmental, and health-related forces on South African history