1 Introduction; 2 The road to Bloemfontein, 1940-1949; 3 Loyalists and rebels, 1950-1960; 4 The return of the youth, 1961-1990; 5 The Youth League reborn, 1990-2003; 6 The new rebellion, 2004-2012; 7 Concluding notes: Class of '44 vs Class of '04; Notes; Index.
Summary
This brilliant little book tells the story of the African National Congress (ANC) Youth League from its origins in the 1940s to the present and the controversies over Julius Malema and his influence in contemporary youth politics. Glaser analyzes the ideology and tactics of its founders, some of whom (notably Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo) later became iconic figures in South African history as well as inspirational figures such as A.P. Mda (father of author Zakes Mda) and Anton Lembede. It shows how the early Youth League gave birth not only to the modern ANC but also to its rival, the Pa.