It is some eleven years since the first Author's Note was written. The population of S. Africa today is estimated to be about 15, 000, 000, of whom 3,000,000 are white. 1 1/4 millions are colored people, nearly 1/2 million are Indians, the rest are Africans. I did not mention the Indians in the first Author's Note because I did not wish to confuse readers . . . but the existence of this minority is now much better known . . . because their position has become so desperate under apartheid legislation. . . .
Alan Paton
Natal, S. Africa.
