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Donato Francisco Mattera (29 December 1935 – 18 July 2022), better known as Don Mattera, was a South African poet and author. Overview. Born in 1935 in Western Native Township (now Westbury), Johannesburg, Union of South Africa, Mattera grew up in Sophiatown, [1] at that time a vibrant centre of South African culture.
Don Mattera is a poet, musician, and community activist who was born in 1935 in Johannesburg. He has been involved in various political movements, such as the ANC, Black Consciousness, and the UDF, and has written several books and plays.
Don Mattera (1935-2022) was a prominent figure in the anti-apartheid movement and a prolific writer of poetry and prose. Learn more about his life, works, and legacy on the Poetry Foundation website.
18 de jul. de 2022 · Renowned poet, author and anti-apartheid activist Don Mattera has died at the age of eighty-seven. Mattera's family confirmed that he passed away peacefully at his home in Protea Glen, Johannesburg, today, Monday 18 July—which is celebrated in South Africa as Mandela Day.
26 de jul. de 2022 · Don Mattera, who passed away at 86, was a passionate voice for the poor and marginalised, and a champion of Pan Africanism and Islam. He challenged authority, witnessed violence, and inspired people with his poetry and compassion.
18 de jul. de 2022 · Don Mattera, a renowned author and poet who fought against apartheid, passed away on Monday. He was honoured with a star at the Joburg Theatre over the weekend for his contribution to the arts and the liberation struggle.
18 de jul. de 2022 · Fred Khumalo pays homage to the late Don Mattera, a legendary poet, journalist and social activist who died on July 18, 2022. He recounts Mattera's life story, from his gangster past to his political involvement in Sophiatown and Black Consciousness.
