A Social History from Below: Life Stories from Wentworth, South Africa
Gregory Houston, Heidi van Rooyen, Bronwynne Anderson, Darian Smith, Theresa Saber Jr., Maree Harold, and Marilyn Couch | | ISBN: 978-0-7969-2675-3 $45.00 |
Forthcoming October 2024/390 pages
Distributed for HSRC Press |
DESCRIPTION
Tracing the social history of a historically Colored South African township, the authors of this revealing collection present the edited transcripts of life-story interviews with twenty-five current and past residents of Wentworth.
This history from below resoundingly refutes unfounded generalizations about the townships' residents, illustrating the diversity of the community's members and the impact of major transformations since the late 1950s.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Gregory Houston is a research fellow in the Department of History at University of the Free State. Heidi van Rooyen is group executive of the Impact Center at the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC). Bronwynne Anderson is a former lecturer in the School of Education at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Darian Smith is a research intern at HSRC. Theresa Saber Jr., Maree Harold, and Marilyn Couch are research assistants at HSRC.
CONTENTS
- Social History, Wentworth, and Life Stories—G. Houston.
- Charles Smith: Businessman and Philanthropist—G. Houston.
- Hector Henry: Life in Clairwood and Wentworth—G. Houston.
- Theresa Saber, Sr.: The Early Wentworth—M. Harold.
- Albert Stephens: Teacher, Sports Administrator, and Church Leader—G. Houston.
- Pastor Colin Lafoy: Building Churches and Leading Congregations—G. Houston.
- Marie Bassier: Fighting for Justice and Equality—D. Smith.
- Errol Burgess: Musician, Teacher, and Church Volunteer—G. Houston.
- Edna Burgess: A Life of Service—H. van Rooyen.
- Elaine Clements: A Woman of Vision and Faith—H. van Rooyen.
- Venetia du Plooy: Migrating and Providing Ministry—D. Smith.
- Lorraine Callaghan: Mischievous, Industrious, and Entrepreneurial—H. van Rooyen.
- Monica Brown: Rising Above Alcohol and Skin Color—T. Saber Jr., and D. Smith.
- Eric Walljee: On Family Separation and Politics—G. Houston.
- Ethne Ogle: Triumphing over Obstacles in the Educational System—T. Saber Jr., and D. Smith.
- Greta Apelgren: Social Work, Politicization, and Armed Struggle—B. Anderson.
- Desmond D'Sa: Community and Environmental Activist—G. Houston.
- Brian Fynn: Football, Its Foundations, and Friendships—B. Anderson.
- Anthony Hulley: Assegai, Youth Activism, and Politics—G. Houston.
- Leona Theron: Constitutional Court Judge—D. Smith.
- Bronwynne Anderson: Surviving and Addressing Violence in the Community—M. Couch.
- Colin Ogle: School Boycotts and Anti-Apartheid Activity—G. Houston.
- Bronwyn Jacobs: Insider-Outsider—H. van Rooyen.
- William Goldstone: Reflections on Wentworth—M. Couch.
- Irene Taylor-Fynn: Hime Street, Gangsterism, and Community Activism—G. Houston.
- Allan Holmes: The Barracks—G. Houston.
- Reflections on Wentworth's Social History—G. Houston et al.
