Touched by Biko investigates the lives of key men and women who were part of Biko’s political sphere

by Lethabo on Nov 6th, 2018

Touched by Biko: The interviews by Andile M-Afrika investigates the lives of key men and women who were part of Biko’s political sphere.

It reveals common traits in the lives of the young black thinkers who were university students in the 1960s and 1970s. These interviews offer personal insights on their interactions with Biko, on what Biko meant to each of them and the deep sense of loss they were left with when Biko was killed.

Contributions represent the trends and tendencies of a political generation that Biko led. The interviews reflect a Black Consciousness viewpoint of direct relevance to our current political environment in South Africa. There is a sense of how a part of who Biko was, continues to reside in the minds and the hearts of those who worked closely with him.

The voices brought together are those of

Dr Chapman Palweni
Dr Goolam “Geez” Abram
Dr Saths Cooper
Adv Chris Mokoditoa
Bokwe Mafuna
Prof Ranwedzi Nengwekhulu
Bishop Manas Buthelezi
Dr Nthato Motlana
Sumboornam Moodley
Hester Joseph
Prof Fatima Meer
Mrs Sally Motlana
Rev Basil Manning
Khaya Biko
Sonwabo Yengo
Hlaku Rachidi
Rev Pat Ncaca
Harry Mashabela
Duma Ndlovu
David Thebehali
Dr Ali Mazrui
Voti Samela
Thabo Ndabeni
Zithulele Cindi
Nkutsoeu Motsau

Author Andile M-Afrika was born and raised in a small township in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. In Touched by Biko he writes about his memories of Ginsberg, the black township across the Buffalo River from central King William’s Town which was also home to Steve Bantu Biko. In 2011 he published The Eyes That Lit Our Lives.

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