The Special Collections Item of the Week this week is:

Youth Identity in Contemporary South Africa by Crain Soudien

This book is based on 15 years of intensive research amongst young people in South African schools. It is a critical reading for all involved in schooling or youth intervention. It highlights the dangers that confront young people but also gives the hope that under changed conditions these young people can flourish.

Access: https://univofpretoria.on.worldcat.org/oclc/212737846

This book is available at Special Collections, housed on level 5 of the Merensky 2 Library, and is part of our Africana (ZA) Collection.

The Special Collections unit of the Department of Library Services plays a stewardship role in the acquisition and preservation of the Library's rare and valuable information resources, making them accessible to students, staff and researchers, as well as safeguarding them for future generations.