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The Lost Prince of the ANC: The Life and Times of Jabulani Nobleman ‘Mzala’ Nxumalo
‘This is a radical, free-flowing, thought-provoking, poignant and wry tribute to a revolutionary prince of the people, inducing laughter and tears – a manifest celebration of an extraordinary life.’ – Ronnie Kasrils.
Mandala J. Radebe has written the first, full account of the South African revolutionary, Jabulani Nobleman ‘Mzala’ Nxumalo. Intimate and analytical, this powerful and searching biography of one of the liberation movement’s chief critical thinkers, writer and constant questioner, The Lost Prince of the ANC traces Mzala’s life from birth to his untimely death in London in 1991, at the age of 35. Radebe’s insightful life of Mzala, is the story too, of the radical tradition of the liberation movement, which flourished during its underground days.
This revolutionary book, of an intellectual who had much to offer the post-apartheid South Africa, does more than fill a gap in our its insight opens a door for the reader to imagine politics and society anew.
Mandala J. Radebe has written the first, full account of the South African revolutionary, Jabulani Nobleman ‘Mzala’ Nxumalo. Intimate and analytical, this powerful and searching biography of one of the liberation movement’s chief critical thinkers, writer and constant questioner, The Lost Prince of the ANC traces Mzala’s life from birth to his untimely death in London in 1991, at the age of 35. Radebe’s insightful life of Mzala, is the story too, of the radical tradition of the liberation movement, which flourished during its underground days.
This revolutionary book, of an intellectual who had much to offer the post-apartheid South Africa, does more than fill a gap in our its insight opens a door for the reader to imagine politics and society anew.
497 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 1, 2022
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Mandla J. Radebe
8 booksMandla J. Radebe is an Associate Professor for Strategic Communication and Director of the Centre for Data and Digital Communications at the University of Johannesburg.
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September 2, 2024
"The Lost Prince of the ANC" by Mandala J. Radebe isn't just a biography, it's a rediscovery. Radebe unearths the forgotten story of Jabulani Nxumalo, a key figure in the early days of the ANC, who, like a lost prince, vanished from history.
This meticulously researched account brings Nxumalo's life and contributions to light, from his early days as a student activist to his pivotal role in the ANC's armed struggle. Radebe's prose is both informative and engaging, painting a vivid picture of Nxumalo's journey through the turbulent landscape of apartheid South Africa.
The book is a testament to the enduring power of historical truth and a necessary corrective to the often incomplete narratives surrounding the ANC's struggle for liberation. "The Lost Prince" reminds us that even forgotten heroes deserve their place in history.
This meticulously researched account brings Nxumalo's life and contributions to light, from his early days as a student activist to his pivotal role in the ANC's armed struggle. Radebe's prose is both informative and engaging, painting a vivid picture of Nxumalo's journey through the turbulent landscape of apartheid South Africa.
The book is a testament to the enduring power of historical truth and a necessary corrective to the often incomplete narratives surrounding the ANC's struggle for liberation. "The Lost Prince" reminds us that even forgotten heroes deserve their place in history.
December 7, 2023
well researched biography which shows multidimensional accounts from the subject's peers, family and mentors, also shares the dark side of the revolution and casualties.An insightful, thought provoking story of an extra-ordinary revolutionary
A Must Read!
A Must Read!
November 21, 2025
A must read!
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