Breyten Breytenbach

Breyten Breytenbach is a renowned South African writer whose opposition to apartheid resulted in his being convicted of terrorism and spending seven years in prison.

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  • Letter to America

    September 5, 2002

    I do not want to equate your glorious nation with the deplorable image of a president who, at best, appears to be a bar-room braggart.

  • An Open Letter to General Ariel Sharon

    April 10, 2002

    A veteran of the fight against apartheid says that might is not right.

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