# Donald Woods

> Donald James Woods was a South African journalist and anti-apartheid activist. As editor of the Daily Dispatch, he was known for befriending fellow activist Steve Biko, who was killed by police after being detained by the South African government. Woods continued his campaign against apartheid in London, and in 1978 became the first private citizen to address the United Nations Security Council.

*South African journalist (1933-2001)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Journalist
- **Category:** Journalists
- **Country:** South Africa
- **Born:** 1933-12-15
- **Died:** 2001-08-19
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

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## Fame
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- **Historical depth:** 10.8 / 100
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- **Profile completeness:** 75.0 / 100

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