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Mhudi’, a novel ahead of its time

Mail & Guardian · 09 October 2026 at 00:00

Mhudi’, a novel ahead of its time

Published in 1930, Sol Plaatje’s epic Mhudi challenged colonial perspectives and societal gender norms, establishing a pioneering milestone in South African and African literature.

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