"Cry the Beloved Country"

gCry, the Beloved Countryh


Historical Information

œ National Party comes into power
œ Apartheid (separate living for whites and nonwhites) is implemented
œ The Joint Passive Resistance movement defies restrictions on interprovincial movement
œ The South African Indian Organization is formed at a conference in Durban
œ Mahatma Gandhi supports the new stage of the Passive Resistance Movement in a speech two days before his assassination
œ The Joint Passive Resistance Council decides to reinvigorate the campaign - by defying restrictions on inter-provincial movement
œ Dr. A.B. Xuma calls a meeting of African leaders to end the rift between the ANC and the All-African Convention




Alan Paton's writing was significantly affected by his upbringing and his surroundings. He was born in the quiet town of Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, during a time of extreme political turmoil. Although his parents were not ...