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Sol Plaatje
Southern AfricaColonialFictionNon-fiction
Native Life in South Africa
1916Sol Plaatje
A historical account documenting the severe ramifications of the Natives' Land Act of 1913 and systemic injustices faced by Black South Africans under colonial rule.
Southern AfricaNon-fiction
Mhudi
1930Sol Plaatje
Generally considered the first novel written by a black South African, depicting early 19th century conflicts between Barolong and Matabele peoples.
Southern AfricaFiction