Book Review: “1986” by William Dicey
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What was life really like in apartheid in South Africa? 1986 was a pivotal year in our history. It was a year of the vigilante, the year of the necklace, but also the year the talking began.
Starting on 1 January, William Dicey presents a compelling diary of a terrible year. He focuses on ordinary people, showing what its like to live under an authoritarian regime, from the six hours a day that black workers in KwaNdebele spent on buses, to the rebel sporting tours that provided a distraction for white South Africans.
Some stories foreshadow the miracle of 1990, for instance, the deputy commander of Pollsmore Prison takes Nelson Mandela on a scenic drive around Cape Town, years before his eventual release. Other stories shine a light on our current conflicts.
On line to chat to us is author, William Dicey.
Starting on 1 January, William Dicey presents a compelling diary of a terrible year. He focuses on ordinary people, showing what its like to live under an authoritarian regime, from the six hours a day that black workers in KwaNdebele spent on buses, to the rebel sporting tours that provided a distraction for white South Africans.
Some stories foreshadow the miracle of 1990, for instance, the deputy commander of Pollsmore Prison takes Nelson Mandela on a scenic drive around Cape Town, years before his eventual release. Other stories shine a light on our current conflicts.
On line to chat to us is author, William Dicey.