Books

A Far-Away War: Angola 1975-1989

A Far-Away War: Angola 1975-1989

South Africa’s armed forces invaded Angola in 1975, setting off a war that had consequences for the whole region that are still felt today. A Far-Away War contributes to a wider understanding of this war in Angola and Namibia. The book does not only look at the war...

Breaking Contract: The Story of Vinnia Ndadi

Breaking Contract: The Story of Vinnia Ndadi

Helao Vinnia Ndadi, a leading figure in the South West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO), writes of his involvement in the struggle to free Namiba from South African occupation... Ndadi also gives a unique insight into the harsh 'contract labour' system in Namibia....

The Battle for South Africa

The Battle for South Africa

Undeclared War Author: Ivor Benson In the light of developments in Southern Africa during the last few months of 1978, it has been decided to add two new chapters to the second edition of this book. These are an Introduction, entitled The Third South African War, and...

The War for Africa

The War for Africa

Twelve Months that Transformed a Continent Author: Fred Bridgeland pdf 511 pages The story of the Cuban-South African war in Angola in 1987–88 through the eyes of the South Africans who fought in it. The Angolan Civil War lasted over a quarter of a century, from 1975...