The Western Cape Government has put out a statement paying tribute to him. It says he was `born in District Six in 1929. He worked for the Golden City Post, the Cape Times and Drum magazine.  

Matthews published his first poetry anthology in 1972, which was later banned under the regime of the time, before he was detained at Victor Verster prison in 1976. Through his writing, he protested against the apartheid regime and raised consciousness around oppression in South Africa. He later went on to own an art gallery in Cape Town and also established his own publishing company.’ 

Joining me in studio this morning is journalist Yazeed Kamaldien who made a short movie on James Matthews. 

The Western Cape Government has put out a statement paying tribute to him. It says he was `born in District Six in 1929. He worked for the Golden City Post, the Cape Times and Drum magazine.  
Matthews published his first poetry anthology in 1972, which was later banned under the regime of the time, before he was detained at Victor Verster prison in 1976. Through his writing, he protested against the apartheid regime and raised consciousness around oppression in South Africa. He later went on to own an art gallery in Cape Town and also established his own publishing company.’ 
Joining me in studio this morning is journalist Yazeed Kamaldien who made a short movie on James Matthews.

Sara-Jayne Makwala King eases you into the weekend with the perfect serving of news, views, culture, and conversation.

Sara-Jayne Makwala King eases you into the weekend with the perfect serving of news, views, culture, and conversation.

Weekend Breakfast with Sara-Jayne Makwala King

Start your weekend the best way by tuning in for satisfying updates on global- and lifestyle news. Sara-Jayne Makwala King keeps you informed and entertained. 

The Weekend Breakfast Show serves up a variety of breaking news plus the latest trends in cooking, home-making, books, theatre, exploring the outdoors and more…

Start your weekend the best way by tuning in for satisfying updates on global- and lifestyle news. Sara-Jayne Makwala King keeps you informed and entertained.  The Weekend Breakfast Show serves up a variety of breaking news plus the latest trends in cooking, home-making, books, theatre, exploring the outdoors and more…

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