Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Don Mattera's poetry – powerful words that convey anger and healing

Poet, lifelong activist and community leader, Don Mattera, passed away recently (18 July 2022). He was a towering figure, making his mark as a journalist, a clarion voice for justice, black consciousness leader and a master of the word. Mattera's most powerful works are Memory is a Weapon  (memoir) and Azanian Love Song (poetry).  

Here are my reflections on Mattera's poetry: https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/opinion-and-analysis/2022-07-22-frank-meintjies-don-mattera-constantly-shuffled-the-deck-between-anger-and-compassion/.



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