Prof Bongani Ngqulunga unpacks Jan Smuts’ legacy

Academic and author, Prof Bongani Ngqulunga, joins us on SMWX to explore his new book: Under Smuts' rule - a deep dive into Jan Smuts and his legacy as Prime Minister. Prof Ngqulunga has also authored: The Man Who Founded The ANC, a book about Pixley ka Isaka Seme. Become a YouTube Member of SMWX:    / @_smwx   Visit the SMWX store for merch and books: https://smwx.store CONTACT: ✉️: [email protected] Visit our website: smwx.africa _______ Credits: Director and DOP: Nomaan Haarzavi for Narr8 Studio Lead Camera Operator: Faizan Haq for Narr8 Studio 2nd Camera Operator: Yusuf Rahman for Narr8 Studio Producer: Oratile Kekana ______ 00:00 - Introduction 01:54 - How he decided to write about Jan Smuts 05:40 - Unpacking Smuts' life 11:00 - Union of South Africa 23:39 - Bulhoek Massacre 25:10 - Introduction of the National Party 32:32 - Smuts' attitude towards the black population 34:47 - World War II 43:22 - Post-War 49:01 - Jan Smuts: Hero or Villian? 56:10 - Outro