Late poet James Matthews described as a man of courage

The late James Matthews has been described as a man of courage who spoke truth to power. The acclaimed writer and poet at the age of 95 in Cape Town. Matthews was bestowed the National Order of Ikamanga in 2004 for his achievements in literature, journalism and commitment to the struggle for a non-racial South Africa. Family and friends paid to Matthews during his funeral service at St. George's Cathedral, in the Cape Town CBD. Corbin August and video journalist Joshua Sharrock were in attendance and spoke to some of the mourners. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.