The Future of one million Africans

Description: Episode of Series “This Modern Age”. A study of conditions in Bechuanaland, Basutoland, and Swaziland, the British protectorates on the borders of South Africa. The resources and products of each territory are looked at in turn. The contrast between modern ways of living and the old tribal traditions. How the problem of drought, with consequent soil erosion and deterioration is being tackled everywhere by engineering, agricultural and pastoral development. Improvements in medicine and education. How many of the natives leave the protectorates for short period to earn money in South African mines. Explains and discusses the political setup; how the High Commissioner worked with the help of Residential Commissioners and native Advisory Councils. Brief history of South African relations with the protectorates.