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.

List of contents

Introduction Part 1: History 1. Slavery and the press 2. The founding of the "Slave Press" (1800-1826) 3. The rise of the "liberal" champions (1824-1829) 4. Freedom and feuds (1830-1838) Part 2: Content 5. News and comment 6. Advertisements Part 3: Aftermath 7. Legacy reconsidered 8. Conclusion

About the author

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

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: Gawie Botma
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 03.03.2025
• EAN: 9781032954714
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3295471-4
• No. of pages: 298
• Series: Routledge Studies in the Modern History of Africa
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Society; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Media Studies, Sociology, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Journalism, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, HISTORY / Africa / South / Republic of South Africa, Press & journalism, Colonialism & imperialism, Southern Africa, Regional Studies, Social and cultural history, Colonialism and imperialism, Regional / International studies, Political campaigning & advertising, African History, Political campaigning and advertising, Slavery & abolition of slavery, News media and journalism, Modern Period, C 1500 Onwards, Slavery and abolition of slavery, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / African Studies