Apartheid architect, Hendrik Verwoerd's grandson, Wilhelm, has released a book, Verwoerd: My Journey through Family Betrayals. CourtesyJOHANNESBURG - Hendrik Verwoerd's grandson Wilhelm has released a book titled Verwoerd: My Journey through Family Betrayals.
The memoir explores the complexities of being part of the Verwoerd family and Wilhelm says he was very careful when writing the book. "I was very careful about writing this book because I know that the name comes with a lot of historical pain for the majority of South Africans but I also had to be honest about my own journey, of course within my family," said Wilhelm.Wilhelm, who joined the ANC in the 1990s and worked for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, says his family sees him challenging his grandfathers policies as treason.
"Even though my father in particular is really struggling with this, I have to be open and honest about this so that, other young people, other young white South Africans, other people from Afrikaaner backgrounds can also be willing to say we cannot become part of this bigger family of South Africans unless we are prepared to challenge our own families and the sins of the fathers".
Wilhelm says he still sees himself as part of the movement of the ANC and insists he does not want to become part of the 'white chorus' that is now pointing fingers at the new ANC, although he does agree with the many concerns raised by people.Cyril Ramaphosa will take the oath of office tomorrow. Is this a 'New Dawn' for South Africa?
The dream that should have been: Apartheid II
I'm buying this book... Good Man
And you somehow thought we are neh
After reading and watching the youtube video. I must say I am impressed with him. You can see and hear that he is really remorseful about his grandfather's actions and he is passionate about doing all he can to correct the injustices of the past ❤️
That rubbish killed our people i won't be surprised if he took over the throne in hell from the devil himself
Read the article first before commenting.
I'm sure his criticizing the democratic government.hence he was born In the university of apartheid.don't by the book or read
I guess it's titled 'Refusing to rot in my grave'
Nka Se reke
All these replies just show y'all just react to headlines and don't read the actual article😂😂😂
Even if he releases 'BOOKS',i'm still not buying🤣🤣🤣🤣
just love with passion promoting such people and mind you they still have Karima as their so called analyst😢
Entlek I've a question for this guy , how does he feel knowing his oupa was an architect of apartheid?
Oor wat en moenie my se gaan koop die kak nie, vokof in advance😒
Strange people are suddenly resurfacing welcome to the new dawn ladies and gentlemen
Reading book at this moment...
Title “The reason why apartheid was introduced in the first place” 😂 we ALL know that will not be the title 🙄
Really!?! why does grandson of 'architect of apartheid' needs to identify himself with Verwoerd?
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