Rugby, Decolonisation and African Moral Philosophy, 9781041262671
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Rugby, decolonisation, and ubuntu: sport as a powerful force for social justice.
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Rugby, Decolonisation and African Moral Philosophy

Post-Apartheid Transformations in South Africa

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    206 pages

  • Release Date

    15 April 2026

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Summary

This book examines the complex interrelationship between rugby, honour, and the African moral philosophy of ubuntu, positioning sport within the broader history of coloniality to reveal how athletic practices can become powerful vehicles for social justice transformation.

The book offers a nuanced analysis of how Springbok rugby served as both an instrument of colonial and apartheid exclusion and a catalyst for democratic change in post-apartheid South Africa. The re-entry of the Spri…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781041262671
ISBN-10:1041262671
Author:Colin Chasi
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:Routledge
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:206
Release Date:15 April 2026
Weight:0g
Dimensions:234mm x 156mm
Series:Ethics and Sport
About The Author

Colin Chasi

Colin Chasi is a professor of communication and media studies at the University of the Free State, South Africa. He is a champion of social justice, ethics, and institutional change processes. He has published widely on ubuntu, decolonisation, and other relevant issues.

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