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'''Bernard Makhosezwe Magubane''' (26 August 1930–12 April 2013) was a South African academic and anti-apartheid activist. He taught at universities in Zambia and the United States and contributed to South Africa's post-apartheid higher education landscape. Magubane was a trained sociologist who published seminal texts that continue to be referenced. He is the father of the academic ].<ref>{{Cite book |title= The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Imperialism and Anti-Imperialism|chapter=Magubane, Bernard Makhosezwe (1930–2013) |date=2020 |doi=10.1007/978-3-319-91206-6_294-1 |chapter-url=https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007/978-3-319-91206-6_294-1 |last1=Reifer |first1=Thomas |pages=1–6 |isbn=978-3-319-91206-6 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sahistory.org.za/people/professor-bernard-magubane|title=Professor Bernard Magubane &#124; South African History Online|website=www.sahistory.org.za}}</ref> '''Bernard Makhosezwe Magubane''' (26 August 1930–12 April 2013) was a South African academic and anti-apartheid activist. He taught at universities in Zambia and the United States and contributed to South Africa's post-apartheid higher education landscape. Magubane was a trained sociologist who published seminal texts that continue to be referenced. He is the father of the academic ].<ref>{{Cite book |title= The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Imperialism and Anti-Imperialism|chapter=Magubane, Bernard Makhosezwe (1930–2013) |date=2020 |doi=10.1007/978-3-319-91206-6_294-1 |chapter-url=https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007/978-3-319-91206-6_294-1 |last1=Reifer |first1=Thomas |pages=1–6 |isbn=978-3-319-91206-6 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sahistory.org.za/people/professor-bernard-magubane|title=Professor Bernard Magubane &#124; South African History Online|website=www.sahistory.org.za}}</ref>


== Early life == == Early life and education ==
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Magubane was born on 26 August 1930 to Xhegwana Elliot Magubane and Ella Magubane in ] in Natal (now ]). His parents were labour tenants on a white-owned farm. He spent his early childhood here and in ], Durban, where his parents resettled. Magubane was born 26 August 1930, to Xhegwana Elliot Magubane and Ella Magubane in ]. His parents were labour tenants on a white-owned farm. He spent his early childhood here and in ], Durban, where his parents resettled.


⚫ Magubane pursued teaching at the Mariannhill Teacher Training College, KwaZulu-Natal, then completed his Standard Ten at Sastri College in Durban. Following this, he received a fellowship to attend the ], which had sections for white and non-white students. Magubane gained three qualifications at the University of Natal. He studied towards a BA, an honours degree and then a master's degree in sociology. In 1961, he furthered his studies at the ], where he attained a second master's degree (1963) and his PhD (1966).
== Education ==
He attended the Mazenod Primary School in Chesterville and then went on to complete a junior certificate. He furthered his education, pursuing teaching at the Mariannhill Teacher Training College, KwaZulu-Natal, which was a prestigious institution at the time.

⚫ He completed his Standard Ten at Sastri College in Durban. Following this, he was the recipient of a fellowship to attend the ] as a part-time student. This institution had two sections for white and non-whites at the time. Magubane gained three qualifications at the University of Natal. He studied towards a BA, an honours degree and then a master's degree in sociology at the institution. In 1961, he furthered his studies at the University of California, Los Angeles (]) where he attained a second master's degree (1963) and his PhD (1966).


== Teaching career == == Teaching career ==
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After his training, Magubane taught at ]. Following the introduction of the ] Act of 1953, Magubane and a number of colleagues resolved to discontinue their teaching careers. Magubane returned to academia as a postgraduate student during this period. After his training, Magubane taught at ]. Following the introduction of the ] Act of 1953, Magubane and a number of colleagues resolved to discontinue their teaching careers. Magubane returned to academia as a postgraduate student during this period.


== Political activism == == Political activism ==
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In 1979, Magubane published ''The Political Economy of Race and Class in South Africa'' which was banned in South Africa. Professor Magubane was the founder of the Connecticut anti-Apartheid movement which lobbied the state of Connecticut to divest from apartheid South Africa.{{Cn|date=January 2025}} In 1979, Magubane published ''The Political Economy of Race and Class in South Africa'' which was banned in South Africa. Professor Magubane was the founder of the Connecticut anti-Apartheid movement which lobbied the state of Connecticut to divest from apartheid South Africa.


== Publications about Magubane == == Publications about Magubane ==

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Bernard Makhosezwe Magubane (26 August 1930–12 April 2013) was a South African academic and anti-apartheid activist. He taught at universities in Zambia and the United States and contributed to South Africa's post-apartheid higher education landscape. Magubane was a trained sociologist who published seminal texts that continue to be referenced. He is the father of the academic Zine Magubane.

Early life and education

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Magubane was born 26 August 1930, to Xhegwana Elliot Magubane and Ella Magubane in Colenso, South Africa. His parents were labour tenants on a white-owned farm. He spent his early childhood here and in Cato Manor, Durban, where his parents resettled.

Magubane pursued teaching at the Mariannhill Teacher Training College, KwaZulu-Natal, then completed his Standard Ten at Sastri College in Durban. Following this, he received a fellowship to attend the University of Natal, which had sections for white and non-white students. Magubane gained three qualifications at the University of Natal. He studied towards a BA, an honours degree and then a master's degree in sociology. In 1961, he furthered his studies at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he attained a second master's degree (1963) and his PhD (1966).

Teaching career

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After his training, Magubane taught at Mariannhill. Following the introduction of the Bantu Education Act of 1953, Magubane and a number of colleagues resolved to discontinue their teaching careers. Magubane returned to academia as a postgraduate student during this period.

Political activism

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In 1979, Magubane published The Political Economy of Race and Class in South Africa which was banned in South Africa. Professor Magubane was the founder of the Connecticut anti-Apartheid movement which lobbied the state of Connecticut to divest from apartheid South Africa.

Publications about Magubane

Publications

  • Magubane, B, M. 1979. The Political Economy of Race and Class in South Africa. Africa World Press. (2nd ed). (978–0865430372)
  • Magubane, B. 1987. Ties that Bind, The African-American Consciousness of Africa. Africa World Press.
  • Magubane, B. 1996. The Making of a Racist State: British imperialism and the Union of South Africa, 1875–1910. Trenton: World Press.
  • Magubane, B. 1999. African sociology: Towards a critical perspective. Trenton: Africa World Press.
  • Magubane, B. 2001. Race and democratisation in South Africa: Some reflections. In Y. G. Muthien, M. M. Khosa, & B. Magubane (Eds.), Democracy and Governance Review: Mandela’s legacy, 94–99 (pp. 17–36). Pretoria: Human Sciences Research Council.
  • Magubane, B. (2007). Race & the construction of the dispensable other. Scottsville: University of KwaZulu-Natal Press.
  • Magubane, B. (2010). My life & times. Scottsville: University of KwaZulu-Natal Press.
  • Magubane, B., Series ed., The road to democracy in South Africa, Volumes 1–6, South African Democracy Education Trust, various years. http://www.sadet.co.za/road_democracy.html

Interviews

References

  1. Reifer, Thomas (2020). "Magubane, Bernard Makhosezwe (1930–2013)". The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Imperialism and Anti-Imperialism. pp. 1–6. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-91206-6_294-1. ISBN 978-3-319-91206-6.
  2. "Professor Bernard Magubane | South African History Online". www.sahistory.org.za.
  3. Nyoka, Bongani (2016). "Bernard Magubane's "The Making of a Racist State" Revisited: 20 Years On". Journal of Black Studies. 47 (8): 903–927. doi:10.1177/0021934716658864. JSTOR 26174234.
  4. Tanyanyiwa, Precious (2023). "Transcending academic dependence: Bernard Magubane's contribution to the race and class debate in South Africa". International Journal of Research Culture Society. 7 (9).
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