SOUTH AFRICA'S RADICAL TRADITION - A documentary history
volume one 1907 - 1950: edited by Allison Drew
This compilation of contemporary writings traces the origins and development of socialism in South Africa until 1950, shortly before the passing of the Suppression of the Communism Act, which made overt socialist organisation illegal. It covers the dilemmas, which socialist faced in confronting a racially-divided working class, their gradual recognition of the national question, and their effort to build political alliances. It also considers the impact of international socialist politics and of World War II, on the South African socialist movement. The introduction, written by Allison Drew, is an analysis of the documents and is vital part of the book. Much of the documented material has never been published before and has been collected from libraries, archives and private individuals in South Africa, Britain and the United States...
People seeking freedom from oppression and slavery congregate the only place ALLOWABLE by a society. In many instances that is under the wing of the freedom of faith.
