In the 1970s, Capital owners, led by the Randlords under Oppenheimer, initiated a political strategy to protect their economic interests amidst growing discontent from the black majority. Despite clashing with apartheid’s segregation, the Randlords’ economic power steered the path to the ‘political miracle’ of 1994. They foresaw the need for a strategic shift to maintain… Continue reading Creation Of A Grand Estate After Apartheid: A Parallel Authority For Some And Exercise Of Shadow Power In The Democratic South Africa