Duncan Village: An Untold Story

Duncan Village: An Untold Story is an important book project with immense historical and educational potential. The book is a journey through many decades of political activism, as seen by a participant at various levels. It is set in the 1950's and covers the preceding years of resistance until the period of democracy.

Duncan Village is atypical African settlement in the same manner as famous Alexandra township in Gauteng province. It is situated in the Buffalo City Metropolitan in the Easter Cape Province in South Africa on the coastal area of the Indian Ocean, outside the East London.

The book outlines the origins the place and its people, and the events that define its distinct position in the context of the struggle for liberation of the people of South Africa. This is a story of forced removals of black people and their resistance, as well as their social struggles against white domination. Also, it is a story which demonstrate the ups and downs of the bitter struggles of the people of South Africa and ultimately breakthrough in 1994, the fruits and consequences thereof.

The Untold Story reveals previously unknown or unreported aspects of the history of Duncan Village by it's own people or who were participating in the struggles of Duncan Village. It provides context and insights into apartheid era and its impact on the South African Society. It explores themes of resistance, oppression, and ongoing struggles for truth and reconciliation. Lastly, it provides accurate historical record of events, first hand accounts, focuses on a specific and significant event in South African history, making it relevant to local readers and abroad.