Personal Info
Known For Writing
Known Credits 3
Gender Male
Birthday December 15, 1933
Day of Death August 19, 2001 (67 years old)
Place of Birth Hobeni, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Also Known As
- Donald James Woods
- Donald J. Woods
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Biography
Donald James Woods CBE, 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 the police after being detained by the South African government.
Donald James Woods CBE, 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 the police after being detained by the South African government.