Percy Qoboza
South African journalist and author
Born
1938
88 years ago
Died
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
South Africa
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Worked as a prominent journalist and editor in South Africa during the apartheid era. Served as the editor of The World and later The Sunday Post, becoming crucial in exposing social injustices. Wrote extensively about the struggles faced by black South Africans and advocated for democracy and equality. Received numerous awards for journalism, including the prestigious National Press Club's Journalist of the Year award in 1974. Continued to write after his exile and became a significant figure in South Africa’s media landscape until his death.
Served as editor of The World newspaper
Advocated for press freedom during apartheid
Received National Press Club's Journalist of the Year award in 1974
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