South African writers who made a mark against apartheid. “Confused by her sudden departure and eager to continue our game, I asked my mother for Aileen to sit in our carriage with us. J.R.R. This list may not reflect recent changes (). Looking for deeper insight into South Africa? Here are snap reviews of classic South African reads, covering a wide range of books from non-fiction, to fiction and poetry, featuring a range of the country’s greatest novelists, poets, journalists and historians. Tolkien (1892–1973), born in Bloemfontein, Orange Free State (now South Africa); raised and lived in England John van de Ruit (born 1975) Sir Laurens van der Post (1906–1996) The novel follows a Black South African priest, Stephen Kumalo, as he traverses the complex social and racial dynamics of urban Johannesburg. South African writers have dealt with these problems in diverse ways, and look back at the pernicious legacy of apartheid which still haunts the country. South Africa has a rich and vibrant history of producing excellent literature. One of Africa’s most prosperous nations, the country is nevertheless still riddled with devastating social problems. Pages in category "Apartheid novels" The following 42 pages are in this category, out of 42 total. Post-Apartheid South Africa is far from the utopian ‘rainbow nation’ envisioned by Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela. Published nearly alongside the National Party’s rise to power in South Africa, this novel stands as a testament to the blind prejudices that sanctioned apartheid policies for more than 40 years to come. History evidences South African writers who stood against racial segregation