From a fragile piece of printed tissue, Martin Plaut uncovers the forgotten story of a massive demonstration on the eve of the First World War, protesting the brutal deportation from South Africa to Britain of nine trades union leaders who had confronted the government of Generals Smuts and Botha.
Gandhi & the History & Memory of Racism in South Africa
Martin Plaut on the battle of statues in South Africa, and a necessary reconsideration of the relationship of Gandhi with African political leaders.