Sol Plaatje is one of South Africa s most important political and literary figures. A pioneer in the history of the black press, he was one of the founders of the African National Congress, a leading spokesman for black opinion throughout his life, and the author of three well-known books: "Mafeking Diary," "Native Life in South Africa," and his historical novel, "Mhudi."
These books are not Plaatje s only claim to fame. In the course of a prolific career he wrote letters to the press, newspaper articles and editorials, pamphlets, political speeches, evidence to government commissions of...