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Inside For the Love of Natal, Wilks explores how the newspaper navigated shifting times — covering colonial expansion, wars, societal transitions, economic development, and the rhythms of everyday life in Durban and the broader Natal region.
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For the Love of Natal: The Life and Times of the Natal Mercury 1852–1977 by Terry Wilks (1977, Robinson & Co.) is a definitive chronicle of one of KwaZulu-Natal’s oldest newspapers and a vivid portrait of regional history through the lens of journalism. Tracing the journey of The Natal Mercury from its inception in 1852 to its 125-year milestone in 1977, this volume charts its evolution amidst social, political and technological change. The book combines archival research, narrative history, and a rich selection of photographs and illustrations to create a compelling record — valuable not only to media historians, but to anyone interested in Natal’s heritage.
Inside For the Love of Natal, Wilks explores how the newspaper navigated shifting times — covering colonial expansion, wars, societal transitions, economic development, and the rhythms of everyday life in Durban and the broader Natal region. Through profiles of the newspaper’s proprietors, editors, and contributors (notably the influential Robinson and Collins families), the book illuminates the human side of journalism: ambition, resilience, editorial challenges, and the changing demands of readership.
With 269 pages and full-page illustrative plates, the book provides more than a media history — it captures the cultural, social, and political evolution of Natal over more than a century. For collectors of South African history, journalism aficionados, and those intrigued by the story of regional identity, For the Love of Natal stands as a rich, authoritative resource and a cherished addition to any second-hand or specialist collection.
