Maverick: Extraordinary women from South Africa's history, by Lauren Beukes
Published by Oshun Books, 2005
ISBN: 1770070508
Softcover, 288 pages
This book spans 350 years of history and covers the lives of 18 of South Africa’s most famous, and notorious, women, including Brenda Fassie, Daisy de Melker, Sara Bartmann, Ingrid Jonker, Helen Joseph, Nongqawuse, Bessie Head, Boer commando Sarah Raal, Krotoa-Eva the translator for Jan van Riebeeck, Black Sophie the brothel queen of Bree Street, the first black movie star and Drum cover girl, Dolly Rathebe, and Glenda Kemp, the snake-dancing stripper of the 1970s. Even Rifles, the Navy leopard is profiled. Lauren did a lot of research and consulted with experts ranging from historians to family members. Glenda Kemp was the only "maverick" still alive. She is now a devout Christian schoolteacher.