By Tony Brutus May Brutus 08 May 1929 – 12 March 2011 It is a time of sadness for the friends and admirers of struggle veteran May Brutus. She was a fighter with legendary courage. She died suddenly in London on Saturday at Barnet General Hospital. Those who knew May will remember a feisty, outspoken […]
Dennis Brutus
January 27, 2010 By 2 Comments
I have always admired the giant South African poet and activist, Dennis Brutus, who passed away on Christmas Day last year. and was fortunate enough to have met him. I found him warm, uncompromising, brilliant and generous with advice. I have been wondering what to say about his legacy for a while, but I could […]
Apartheid Reparations
January 20, 2010 By 1 Comment
Democracy Now! in New York City reports last week on the historical case in a New York City court by black victims of white minority rule in South Africa (not everyone bought the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s line), against several international corporations accused of aiding the Apartheid regime. The victims’ lawyers are seeking up to […]
