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James Matthews

James Matthews believed the raw power of poetry was ideally suited to rage against apartheid

South Africa

James Matthews believed the raw power of poetry was ideally suited to rage against apartheid

By Frank Meintjies

‘Uncompromising’ poet and activist James Matthews lived life on his own terms

South Africa

‘Uncompromising’ poet and activist James Matthews lived life on his own terms

By Suné Payne

A living tribute to James Matthews, writer and man of the people

South Africa

A living tribute to James Matthews, writer and man of the people

By Hein Willemse