The rise of the phoenix
Subtitle: the story of sport in the new South Africa
By: Peter Joyce
Publisher: Zebra Press
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Cape Town, South Africa
Language: eng
Number of pages: 227
ISBN-13: 9781770227132; 9781770227149; 9781770227156
Subjects: Sports; History; Soccer; Rugby football; Cricket; Swimming; Golf; Sports and state; Race relations
Description: This book reveals the story of what happened in South Africa after years of sporting isolation in the dark days of apartheid, and with the advent of democracy. It covers the feats of our golfing greats, swimming sensations, rugby heroes, cricketing giants, and soccer stars.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-210) and index.