Living Through Apartheid - Nick Barnwell's Story

Living Through Apartheid - Nick Barnwell's Story

Author: The More Library February 15, 2026 Duration: 6:55

What does it mean to be a bystander in history? Mr. NicK Barnwell a white British man living in South Africa during apartheid, grapples with this question in our latest episode. He shares his story of witnessing injustice, confronting his own role, and the long road to personal reflection. Listen as he explores the complexities of living through this chapter of history and the possibility of finding growth within it.


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