The Boundaries of Afrikaner Self-Determination
Dr. Richard A. Griggs
Volume 4, Number 1 (2025) 4 (1):
Keywords Consociation, Ethnic Federalism, Partition, Volkstaat Council, Afrikaner Nationalism, Cultural Self-determination, Economic Development, Nation-bulding, Territorial resolution to ethnic conflict, Nation-building in multicultural states, Territorial identities in South Africa, Conflict resolution through identity-building
Abstract
South Africa has been a testing ground for boundary studies due to its complex history of ethnic homelands and apartheid. The first article examines the Volkstaat Council's quest for an Afrikaner homeland, proposing a mixed territorial solution with autonomous regions. The significance of this proposal lies in its potential impact on conflict resolution and nation-building in multicultural states. The second article discusses the possibility of designated areas for cultural self-determination and economic development in South Africa, particularly for the Afrikaner community. It analyzes the feasibility of creating autonomous regions similar to the former homelands, emphasizing negotiation, compromise, and nation-building strategies within the context of the New South Africa.
Dr. Richard A. Griggs
Published August 12, 2025
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