Laying ghosts to rest : dilemmas of the transformation in South Africa

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Title:

Author:

Ramphele, Mamphela.

ISBN:

9780624045793

Personal Author:

Ramphele, Mamphela.

Publication Information:

Cape Town : Tafelberg, 2008.

Physical Description:

341 pages ; 23 cm

Contents:

pt. 1. Dealing with the past. The challenges of transformation -- A miracle that never was: living with ordinariness -- Laying ghosts to rest: the dilemmas of the truth and reconciliation commission -- pt. 2. Stubborn ghosts. Racism -- Ethnic chauvinism -- Sexism -- Authoritarianism -- Ready to govern? Challenges of citizenship -- State capacity to govern -- pt. 4. Human and intellectual capital. The school system -- The skills training system -- Higher education -- Haunted space: HIV/Aids -- pt. 4. Black economic empowerment. Ends and means -- pt. 5. Leadership challenges. Neighbourhood challenges -- Transformative leadership.

Subject Term:

Social change -- South Africa.

Human capital -- South Africa.

Geographic Term:

South Africa -- Social conditions.

South Africa -- Economic conditions.

South Africa -- Politics and government -- 1994-

Electronic Access:

Contributor biographical information http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0912/2008489139-b.html
Publisher description http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0912/2008489139-d.html

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Summary

Mamphela Ramphele, successful businesswoman and one of few outspoken black voices, offers both indictment and inspiration. In her new book she touches upon: the distrust between South Africa's people, incomplete reconciliation and violent crime, the failure of schools and the government's skills programs to educate South Africans, globalization and how South Africa is failing to fill its place in Africa and the world, the costs of Black Economic Empowerment and 'transformation' in the private sector and in government, problems of leadership in South Africa. Despite her spirited criticisms of mistakes made, Dr Ramphele remains upbeat about what can be achieved. Her insights into the lingering insecurities of some black South Africans and the psychology behind many of the failures of government are completely fresh. With great empathy she helps us understand why we act the way we do. At the same time she urges South Africans to overcome their immaturities and aim for excellence. Her new book is a powerful call to action.