Dateline Soweto: Travels with Black South African Reporters

Dateline Soweto is a groundbreaking book that sheds light on the working lives of black South African reporters caught between mistrust, police harassment, and white editors who may not print their stories.

William Finnegan revisits these reporters post-apartheid and provides a new preface and epilogue, offering a fascinating history of the South African press.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the complex relationship between journalism and politics, particularly in the context of South Africa's turbulent past.

With its gripping narrative and insightful analysis, Dateline Soweto is an essential purchase for anyone looking to understand the challenges faced by black reporters in a predominantly white press.