Struggle writer & poet James Matthews laid to rest

The late James Matthews has been described as a man who spoke truth to power. The acclaimed writer and poet died 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 tribute to Matthews, during his funeral service at St. George's Cathedral, in the Cape Town CBD. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.