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NOMTHA GRAY

DECEMBER 4 2019

Fieldwork in South Africa: Then and Now

NOMTHA GRAY•DECEMBER 4 2019

Fieldwork in South Africa: Then and Now

The changing fortunes of Eskom reflect the fortunes of South Africa; while South Africa itself has undergone huge changes between the fieldwork visits, there is a certain element of ‘plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose.

Fieldwork in South Africa: Then and Now

NOMTHA GRAY•DECEMBER 4 2019

Fieldwork in South Africa: Then and Now

The changing fortunes of Eskom reflect the fortunes of South Africa; while South Africa itself has undergone huge changes between the fieldwork visits, there is a certain element of ‘plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose.