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Summaries
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Part 1: Ancient Africa (15 minutes)
Did modern humans evolve at the Cape? When did black people arrive in
Southern Africa? Where did South Africa's vast mineral wealth come from?
This track covers 3 billion years of history in 15 minutes, from geology to
evolution to human migration into Southern Africa. It is not essential to
listen to this track as part of the series, and it assumes a good level of
concentration... but it's a very quick, broad overview of the ancient history
of Africa, particularly the southern region.
Part 2: Explorers and Settlers (22 minutes)
Dias and de Gama round the Cape and from 1652 a settlement of Europeans and
Asians takes shape at the foot of Table Mountain. Frontiersmen move north and
east, and conflict develops with the Khoesan and Bantu peoples. Cape Town
develops into an imperial city, but some Afrikaners trek into the hinterland,
where they face the mighty Zulu nation.
Part 3: Diamonds, Gold and the Union (17 minutes)
Diamonds, then gold are discovered creating vast wealth for Cecil Rhodes and
other 'randlords'. But conflict between the British and Afrikaners leads to the
Anglo-Boer War and a peace treaty is negotiated that leaves black people
powerless. Smuts becomes an international statesman, but at home racist
Afrikaner nationalism grows.
Part 4: Apartheid (20 minutes)
How did apartheid work? What did it mean to people's everyday lives? What
drove the madness of apartheid and how was it enforced?
The workings of a system that for 40 years denied the rights and dignity to
the majority of the population, to enrich a few.
Part 5: The Struggle - Resistance and
Repression (26 minutes)
Inspired by Ghandi non-violent resistance was pursued for decades. In the
1950s massive protests opposed apartheid but with the arrest of Nelson Mandela
and other leaders and the banning of the ANC resistance was crushed. Steve Biko
and the generation of 1976 took up resistance once more and despite a ferocious
government response, apartheid was now under siege.
Part 6: The Transition (17 minutes)
The sudden release of Nelson Mandela opened an era of negotiations. Slowly
the country began to catch his spirit and embrace reconciliation. But a
sinister 'third force' sought to derail progress. Mandela's statesamship shone
through and achieved the first fully democratic elections in SA in 1994.
Part 7: The Mandela Years (1994 - 1999) (23
minutes)
When Mandela became president in 1994 he faced a sea of challenges. But
during his five years as leader he established a new Constitution and
democratic government, and began the work to build a united nation. But
economic woes and major social problems continued to grow.
Part 8: The Mbeki Years (1999 - 2008) (29
minutes)
As the new millennium began, Thabo Mbeki became president and achieved
economic growth. But deep controversies marred his leadership, not least over
AIDS, crime, elitism and Zimbabwe. His machevelian style creates powerful
enemies, and his term in office draws to an ignominious end.
Comments
On Track 1 Ancient Africa
I thought the speaker used a nice steady pace and tone in this segment. I
appreciated how the clip was told in a narrative or story like way. In order to
understand time periods and characters involved, I would say a greater
repetition of groups and people and dates would be useful throughout this
segment. I found all of this information interesting and though provoking.
Also, I thought the conclusion leading into the next segment enhanced the clip
as well. Coleen Brockman (USA)
On Track 6 The Transition
I enjoyed this podcast as it was to the point, yet left room for supportive
examples and stories that help the listener paint a picture of what was really
happening. The information is presented very clearly and it is easy to
understand. Jill Reinarts (USA)
On Track 8 The Mbeki Years
I thought that this podcast was very informational. I learned a lot about what
the people of South Africa have been through the last 10 years. Janalyn
Holmgren (USA) |
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