Reflections in Prison
Published on 1. February 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-1-86872-354-6 (ISBN)
Description
These essays provide a "snapshot" of the thinking of Nelson Mandela, Walter Sisulu, Govan Mbeki and other prominent Robben Island prisoners before the 1976 Soweto uprising changed the face of politics in South Africa. As such they provide an insight into our history. Each essay is preceded by a biographical introduction and a sketch of the author specially commissioned for this volume.
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Language
English
Place of publication
South Africa
Publishing group
Penguin Random House South Africa
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Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 242 mm
Width: 182 mm
Weight
645 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-86872-354-6 (9781868723546)
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Mac Maharaj was a prominent ANC member who was imprisoned on Robben Island for 12 years. Upon his release he was immediatley placed under a five-year banning and house arrest order. Maharaj escaped the arrest and went into exile, in Zambia, where he remained actively involved in the ANC. Following the ANC's electoral victory in the 1994 general election, Maharaj was appointed Minister of Transport, position that he held from 1994 to 1999. He is a member of the Board of Directors of FirstRand Holding Group, FirstRand Bank, Discovery healtth and Softline Ltd.