ABSTRACT

Originally published in 1967, South Africa’s Rule of Violence is a record of aggression and violence against the black population of South Africa during the Apartheid era. The author, who was active in the political fight to end the apartheid system, collected many of these records from a 15-year period, and many are reproduced in the book. Mainly based on press reports, and illustrated with black and white press photos, the book brings to life the tragic cruelty of the Apartheid years and compares South African racism to that in Nazi Germany.

1. What is Apartheid? 2. The Reputation of the Police 3. Torture 4. Four Unforgettable Cases 5. Police Corruption 6. The Frightened Children 7. Strike-Breaking and Crowd Control by the S.A.P. 8. The Recklessness of the Violence 9. Violence in Jail 10. Last Word on the Police 11. The Worst Farm Labour System in the World 12. Legal Background to Farm Labour 13. Child Labour, 1964 Style 14. Violence by Individuals 15. Conclusion.