The Natal Story: 16 Years Of Conflict – Anthea Jeffery

This comprehensive study dissects the devastating politically motivated violence that consumed KwaZulu/Natal from 1976 to 1996, a conflict resulting in over 11,600 deaths. Anthea Jeffery provides a detailed analysis of the clashes between the African National Congress (ANC) and the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), offering a balanced perspective on each side’s viewpoint and theories. The book also scrutinizes key investigations, including the Goldstone commission, and examines the contentious role of the ‘third-force’ in perpetuating the violence.