South West Africa, Namibia

Title: South West Africa, Namibia
Subtitle: Facts, attitudes, assessment, and prospects
Author: Gerhard Tötemeyer
Publisher: Fokus Suid Publishers
Randburg, South Africa 1977
ISBN 0620027398 / ISBN 0-620-02739-8
Original hardcover and dust jacket, 15x21 cm, 323 pages

Condition:

Good. Few traces of usage, inside owner's name, a former German diplomat in Namibia.

Description:

This study gives a thorough analysis of all the forces that influence the domestic scene, the numerous Black political parties, the White parties, the Turnhalle Constitutional Conference, the churches, whilst the international ramifications are also fully dealt with. The section on the attitudes and views of the Black political parties and churches is of great importance. This comprehensive discussion of the subject gives an understanding of the complexities of the situation. The philosophy, strength and role of SWAPO, one of the key parties in the Namibian conflict, are dealt with at length.

The author strongly argues that there can be no solution unless SWAPO - the strongest political force - plays a major role in the settlement negotiations. Special attention is given to the influence of the Black churches and the role they could play in reconciling the opposing political forces. There are also contributions by leaders of SWAPO, the National Party and other major groups. This book is essential reading for all those who want to obtain more information about a complicated situation which has become a focal point of great power rivalry, the outcome of which will influence future developments in the whole of Southern Africa.

Description:

Contents
Page
INTRODUCTION
Part I: Facts
BACKGROUND
Basic Data
Population Trends
Ethnic Heterogeneity
Education
Political Administrative Structure
SOUTH WEST AFRICA/NAMIBIA AS AN INTERNATIONAL JURIDICAL AND POLITICAL PROBLEM
Part II: Attitudes
POLITICAL PARTIES
A Task and Objectives of a Political Party
B Political Parties in South West Africa: Features, Attitudes, and Roles
Black and Brown Political Parties and Groupings
1 South West Africa People's Organisation of Namibia (Swapo)
2 South West Africa National Union (Swanu)
3 National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) / Herero Chief's Council
4 South West Africa National United Front (Swanuf)/The Association for the Preservation of the Tjamuuaha/Maharero Royal House
5 The Voice of the People
6 Nama Organisation of South West Africa (Noswa)
7 The Council of Nama Chiefs
8 South West African United National Independence Organisation (Swaunio)
9 Namibia Democratic Party (NDP)
10 National Independence Party (Nip)
11 Labour Party (formerly the Federal Coloured Party of South West Africa)
12 Rehoboth Baster Vereniging (RBV)
13 Rehoboth Volksparty
14 Rehoboth Bevrydingsparty
15 Damara Council, Damara Tribal Executive Committee
16 Namibia African People's Democratic Organisation (Napdo)
17 Damara United Front (DUF)/South West Africa Peoples' Democratic United Front (Swapduf)
18 Democratic Co-operative Development Party (Demcop)
19 Owambo Independent Party (Oip)
20 Caprivi African National Union (Canu)
21 Other Political Groupings
22 National Convention
23 Namibia National Convention (NNC)
24 Okahandja National Unity Conference/Namibia National Council
White Political Parties
1 National Party
2 Federal Party (formerly the United Party) of South West Africa
3 Herstigte Nasionale Party (HNP)
POLITICAL LEADERS
POLITICAL OPINIONS
A South West Africa Today and Its Future: Adv E van Zyl
B The Future of South West Africa: Adv B O'Linn
C Political Development in South West Africa: J A Engelbrecht
D South West Africa - Attitudes and Prospects: CA Hartung and A Krohne
E Political Problems and Thoughts: J Nangutuuala
F The Future of Namibia: Chief Clemens Kapuuo
G Namibia - Prospects for a Solution and a Few Thoughts on the Future: DJK Tjongarero
H Open Letter to Swapo and Kapuuo: Moses K Katjiuoungua
6 CHRISTIAN CHURCHES: ATTITUDES IN THE SOCIO-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT PROCESS OF SOUTH WEST AFRICA
A Background
B Application
C Attitudes of Church Leaders
1 A Black Theology of Liberation: Pastor Z Kameeta
2 The Liberated Church and True Freedom: Pastor Z Kameeta
3 The Concept of the Church in a South West African Setting in View of African Theology: Dr JL de Vries
4 Conditions for Reconciliation in SWA - the Attitude of the Roman Catholic Church: Vicar General H Hemming et al
5 A Dutch Reform Church Viewpoint: The Reverend PA Strauss
Part III: Assessment and Prospects
7 ASSESSMENT
8 SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROSPECTS
9 SOCIO-POLITICAL PROSPECTS
A South West Africa as an International and Domestic Issue
B Polarisation between Black and White
C Political Parties: Trends
D Political Alternatives
POSTSCRIPT I: 1 January 1977
POSTSCRIPT II: 15 February 1977
ADDITIONAL READING LIST