The Rise of the Phoenix: The Story of Sport in the New South Africa, by Peter Joyce

After years of sporting isolation in the dark days of apartheid, and with the advent of democracy, South Africa was once again allowed back into the international sporting arena. This is the story of what happened next …

In this fascinating account of South Africa's post-isolation sporting experiences, author Peter Joyce offsets the triumphs that brought the nation glory when the country was finally reintegrated and welcomed back onto the world stage against events that set it apart during the apartheid years.

Covering the feats of our golfing greats, swimming sensations, rugby heroes and cricketing giants, this book also reveals the successes South Africans have achieved in lesser-known sporting codes, such as mountaineering and motocross. Factual yet entertaining, historically accurate yet anecdotal, this is an ideal gift book or collector's item whether you are a sports fan, a history buff or just a proud South African.