The Long Obedience

The Political Career of Zach de Beer, 1953-1994

Author: Alex Mouton

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"Zach's life was an example to others in steadfastness and courage against the worst possible odds." - Kader Asmal (an anti-apartheid veteran)

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"Zach's life was an example to others in steadfastness and courage against the worst possible odds." - Kader Asmal (an anti-apartheid veteran)

Description

Zach de Beer, former leader of the PFP (1988-1989) and the DP (1989-1994) is one of the forgotten men of South African history. During the darkest years of the apartheid state, he, along with others, kept liberal democratic ideals alive. Outside of parliament, as a prominent figure in the financial world, he encouraged constitutional and political reform. He played a leading role in the founding of the Democratic Party in 1989. In recognition of his contribution to the anti-apartheid struggle, President Nelson Mandela appointed him as ambassador to the Netherlands in 1994. He died in 1999.

About the Author

Prof. F.A. (Alex) Mouton is a professor of history at Unisa. He teaches modern South African history and is the author of Voices in the desert: Margaret and William Ballanger: A biography; Voorloper: Die lewe van Schalk Pienaar (2001); Prophet without honour: F.S. Malan: Afrikaner, South African and Cape liberal (2011); Iron in the soul: The leaders of the official parliamentary opposition in South Africa, 1910-1993 (2017); and The opportunist: The political life of Oswald Pirow, 1915-1959 (2020).