Culture and Customs of South Africa

South Africa can be considered the newest of African nations with the ending of Apartheid in 1994. It is one of the most ethnically culturally and linguistically varied countries on the continent and the economic powerhouse of southern Africa. This inclusive overview is a must-have for all readers wanting a meaty introduction to South Africa today in an historical context that pulls the strands of all South Africans from Zulu to Afrikaner to Indian together. Some highlights from the myriad of topics covered include oral history multireligious traditions wood sculpture communal ties cone-on-cylinder housing changing roles of women conjugal arrangements and British and Boer influences.This timely work expands our knowledge of South Africa beyond the headlines. The European angle with the story behind the Boers the Afrikaners and Apartheid is made clear. The African angle is the strongest with balanced insights into various traditions and ways of life. A chronology glossary photos and map complement the narrative.