The book is structured as follows:

· An introduction of old Bantu culture

· An account of modern Bantu life

· Discussion of the influence exerted by Christianity and Education upon communal life of the Bantu

· Examination of special aspects of Bantu culture as they have been modified by Western civilization: language and music

· The economic, political and legal positions of the native tribes in South Africa are also covered.

First published in 1934.