A Social History from Below: Life Stories from Wentworth, South Africa

Tracing the social history of a historically Coloured 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.

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 Skin Colour―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.