South Africa, 1977/78 presents a photographic exploration of the country during a pivotal and turbulent period. Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe employs a documentary style that captures the social landscapes and personal realities amid the apartheid regime. The images reveal both public spaces and intimate moments, emphasizing contrasts within the society of the time.

The book consists of 240 pages, offering an extensive visual record that balances portraiture, street scenes, and contextual environments. The photographs embody a mood of resilience and reflection, illustrating everyday life alongside the broader historical tensions and divisions inherent in South Africa during the late 1970s.