Raymond Suttner: analysing the liberation struggle

Abstract

Marxist scholar, academic, journalist, and social and political activist Raymond Suttner has remained committed to achieving a democratic, just South Africa for about half a century. Parts of his life read like a spy novel counter-intelligence, disguises, invisible ink, illegally skipping the country and being detained for more than two years, much of it in solitary confinement. But the 'cloak and dagger' stuff is balanced with some very pragmatic service. He was an advocate of the Supreme Court, a member of Parliament, and South Africa's ambassador to Sweden. He has lectured at many universities in South Africa and abroad, and he continues to speak out against injustice as a respected journalist.