Beyers Naudé - Prophet of the nation

Moments in South African History

Renowned anti-apartheid cleric, Dr Beyers Naudé, better known as Oom Bey, was called many things during his lifetime. From staunch Afrikaner and respected Dominee to traitor of the Volk and prophet of the nation. But how did he come to earn these labels and his place in the history of South Africa?

Credits: Angie Kapelianis and the SABC Media library.

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