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POLITICS AND VIOLENCE IN THE 'RUSSIAN ZONE': CONFLICT IN NEWCLARE SOUTH, 1950-7.

Authors :
Kynoch, Gary
Source :
Journal of African History. 2000, Vol. 41 Issue 2, p267. 24p. 1 Chart.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Deals with the migrant Basotho gangs known as Marashea or Russians, during the 1950s in the freehold area of Newclare, Johannesburg, South Africa. Battles for supremacy by Marashea factions; Reliance of the Russians on battlefield proficiency; Contradictory elements of power politics in Newclare.

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Subjects :
*SOTHO (African people)
*GANGS
*HISTORY
*AFRICAN history

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Language :
English
ISSN :
00218537
Volume :
41
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of African History
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
3680706
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1017/S002185379900763X
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