The Republic of Venda (The Insight Series) ~ S P & A Jordaan

The Republic of Venda (The Insight Series) ~ S P & A Jordaan

Medium hard cover, no dust jacket
Excellent condition

The Republic of Venda by S. P. and A. Jordaan, part of the Insight Series published in 1987, offers a concise yet informative overview of the short-lived Republic of Venda, a former Bantustan in northern South Africa. Spanning just 47 pages, the book explores key aspects of Vendas geography, its people, and the political system that defined its existence during apartheid. It provides a structured look at the regions administrative framework, cultural identity, and the socio-political rationale behind its establishment as a nominally independent state. The authors conclude with reflections on Vendas place within the broader South African context, supplemented by bibliographic references for further reading. Though brief, the work serves as a snapshot of a controversial chapter in South African history, framed through the lens of mid-1980s political geography.