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The book explores the continued significance of race and the prevalence of racism in South Africa years after apartheid ended.

May 24, 2026Open Access

Paradise lost: a book on race and racism in post-apartheid South Africa

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The book explores the continued significance of race and the prevalence of racism in South Africa years after apartheid ended.
Developed from an HSRC project examining racial dynamics in South Africa.
Co-edited by three researchers affiliated with the HSRC.
Addresses the ongoing impact of historical racism on contemporary society.
Highlights reasons for the persistence of racial issues into democratic governance.

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Co-edited book examines enduring racial issues in South Africa, highlighting post-apartheid racism challenges.

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In June 2022, Brill Publishers released Paradise Lost: Race and Racism in Post-apartheid South Africa, co-edited by HSRC researchers Gregory Houston, Yul Derek Davids and former HSRC researcher Modimowabarwa Kanyane. This arose out of an HSRC project focusing on why race remains so salient and racism so pervasive after almost three decades of democratic rule.

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Human Sciences Research Council (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a12969048a0ea1665673719 https://doi.org/10.14749/32364534

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Co-edited book examines enduring racial issues in South Africa, highlighting post-apartheid racism challenges.

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