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Donald Woods

South African journalist (1933-2001) · South Africa · Journalists · Died at 67

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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.

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Awards

World Association of Newspapers' Golden Pen of Freedom Award1978
Conscience-in-Media Award1978
Commander of the Order of the British Empire

About this person

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.

Country
South Africa
Category
Journalists
Type
Journalist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1933 to 2001 · aged 67

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