Reconsidering the History of South African Journalism: The Ghost of the Slave Press

This book presents an inclusive history of the founding of colonial newspapers and magazines, investigating the role that newspapers and journalism played at key points in the history of slavery and its aftermath. It will be of interest to scholars and students of journalism and media history, in South Africa and beyond.

Gawie Botma is Associate Professor and Researcher in the Journalism Department, where he is the PhD and MA programme coordinator, at Stellenbosch University, South Africa