Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: South Africa has been a testing ground for boundary studies due to its complex history of ethnic homelands and apartheid. The first article examines the Volkstaat Council's quest for an Afrikaner homeland, proposing a mixed territorial solution with autonomous regions. The significance of this proposal lies in its potential impact on conflict resolution and nation-building in multicultural states. The second article discusses the possibility of designated areas for cultural self-determination and economic development in South Africa, particularly for the Afrikaner community. It analyzes the feasibility of creating autonomous regions similar to the former homelands, emphasizing negotiation, compromise, and nation-building strategies within the context of the New South Africa.
Source: Fourth World Journal
DOI: 10.63428/2kwrbr47
Author: Richard Griggs
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4413105004