The Pitfalls of Liberal Democracy and Late Nationalism in South Africa
This book compares African and Afrikaner nationalisms to demonstrate that the transition from apartheid to liberal democracy in South Africa was a neo-colonial settlement that left the economy and the military and security sectors under the control of the
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The Pitfalls of Liberal Democracy and Late Nationalism in South Africa Mueni wa Muiu
THE PITFALLS OF LIBERAL DEMOCRACY AND LATE NATIONALISM IN SOUTH AFRICA
Copyright © Mueni wa Muiu, 2008. Softcover reprint of the hardcover 1st edition 2008 978-0-230-60815-3 All rights reserved. First published in 2008 by PALGRAVE MACMILLAN® in the United States a division of St. Martin’s Press LLC, 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Where this book is distributed in the UK, Europe and the rest of the world, this is by Palgrave Macmillan, a division of Macmillan Publishers Limited, registered in England, company number 785998, of Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 6XS. Palgrave Macmillan is the global academic imprint of the above companies and has companies and representatives throughout the world. Palgrave® and Macmillan® are registered trademarks in the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe and other countries.
ISBN 978-1-349-37488-5 DOI 10.1057/9780230617278
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Muiu, Mueni wa. The pitfalls of liberal democracy and late nationalism in South Africa / Mueni wa Muiu. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. 1. South Africa-Politics and government. 2. South Africa-Race relations. 3. Blacks-South Africa-Politics and government. 4. Afrikaners-South Africa-Politics and government. 5. Apartheid-South Africa-History. 6. Liberalism-South Africa-History. 7. Democracy-South Africa-History. 8. Nationalism-South Africa-History. 9. Social change-South AfricaHistory. 10. South Africa-Economic conditions. I. Title. DT1798.M85 2008 320.540968–dc22 A catalogue record of the book is available from the British Library. Design by Scribe Inc. First edition: December 2008 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
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My loves: Muiu wa Muvya, Yoeli wa Muiu, Munyiva wa Muvya, Sosu wa Muiu, Katungwa wa Kisilu, Mwakudua wa Mwachofi, and Vilivu wa Muiu
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CONTENTS
Acknowledgments
ix
Abbreviations
xi
Key Terms Introduction
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The African Imagined Community, 1867–1948
21
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An Afrikaner Imagined Community, 1867–1948
47
3
The Impact of Apartheid on African and Afrikaner Nationalisms, 1948–1994
63
“Home” as Depicted in Selected African and Afrikaner Novels and Short Stories
89
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Changes in South Africa’s Economy, 1976–1994
107
6
The Negotiations for a Democratic South Africa, 1990–1994
131
7
A Work in Progress: Social and Economic Policy Changes by the ANC, 1994–2006
151
Conclusion: South Africa: Toward Democracy and Development
179
Notes
189
Bibliography
219
Index
237
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
In writing this book many people helped me. Special thanks to Michael Nwanze and Robert Edgar. My deep gratitude to my sister Kalondu who provided me with a home in which I could work in peace and quiet. Without her this study would not have been possible. I am grateful to the staff of Winston Salem State University copy center. I
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