The Nightwatchman: Representing Black Men in Colonial South Africa

In The Nightwatchman, Hlonipha Mokoena’s goal is to show that representations of black male military bodies reveal a lot about the men, their motivations for joining colonial forces, and their worl...

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South African Historical Journal
Published
2026-09-06
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https://doi.org/10.1080/02582473.2026.2720879
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South African History and Culture
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The Nightwatchman: Representing Black Men in Colonial South Africa

Nancy J. Jacobs
South African Historical Journal
South African History and Culture
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The Nightwatchman: Representing Black Men in Colonial South Africa

Nancy J. Jacobs
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In The Nightwatchman, Hlonipha Mokoena’s goal is to show that representations of black male military bodies reveal a lot about the men, their motivations for joining colonial forces, and their worl...

South African Historical Journal
Brown University (US)
Gender equality
Openalex Percentile: Top 4%
South African History and Culture
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