A History of Ilanga lase Natal Newspaper
By Bongani Ngqulunga
Ilanga lase Natal, founded by John and Nokutela Dube in 1903, is the last survivor of the black South African newspapers established at the turn of the 20th century.
The history of a groundbreaking newspaper
In Ulibambe Lingashoni! Bongani Ngqulunga’s selection of stellar contributors explores Ilanga’s longevity and examine the history of this groundbreaking newspaper.
The book traces the paper’s role in advancing black modernism and literary innovation amidst colonial oppression. It also highlights the Dubes’ commitment to education and political activism across turbulent and pivotal periods in South Africa’s history.
Ulibambe Lingashoni! A History of Ilanga lase Natal Newspaper350 is an essential read for anyone interested in the power and importance of the press. The contributors show how Ilanga survived decades of change and remained a voice for black South Africans. Its endurance illustrates how a publication can become both a cultural and political institution that shapes identity and resilience.
About the author
Bongani Ngqulunga is an Associate Professor in the Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Johannesburg. He also serves as the director of the African Biographies Research and Writing Project at the University of Johannesburg. From 2019 to 2023, he directed the Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study, also based at the University of Johannesburg.
A biographer by craft, he is the author of the multi-award-winning book The Man Who Founded the ANC: A Biography of Pixley ka Isaka Seme (Penguin Random House, 2017). Together with David Boucher, he is the editor of Reappraising the Life and Legacy of Jan C. Smuts (UJ Press, 2024). His expertise ensures that Ulibambe Lingashoni! is both academically rigorous and narratively engaging.
- DISTRIBUTOR | Jacana Media |
- ISBN | 9781431435616 |
- Recommended Retail Price | R350.00 |
- Classification | History |
