James Matthews (writer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth

James Matthews (writer)

South African poet

Date of Birth: 29-May-1929

Place of Birth: District Six, Western Cape, South Africa

Profession: poet, journalist

Nationality: South Africa

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

James Matthews (born 29 May 1929) is a South African poet, writer and publisher.
During the Apartheid era his poetry was banned, and Matthews was detained by the government in 1976 and for 13 years was denied a passport.