Mathatha Tsedu is a veteran media personality and political activist with many decades of experience.
He experienced the harsh rule of apartheid but never gave up.
He has received many accolades for his outstanding work both in South Africa and other countries.
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Tsedu is a symbol of excellence in journalism in Africa.
Below is a detailed MathathaTsedu biography.
He grew up on a white-owned farm.
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His mother died when he was five years old, and his father did not have a job.
MathathaTsedu sonwas murdered in 2006 through the conspiracy of his widowed wife, Sinhidzho and two other co-accused.
He worked as a gardener to afford high school at the Mphaphuli High in Limpopo.
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Tsedu later went to Wits University to study journalism and media.
He graduated with honours.
In 2016, the University of Western Cape awarded him an Honorary Doctorate in Dphil Arts.
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He wrote for a number of publications from his rural home in Limpopo.
Heworkedas a reporter for the Northern Transvaal Post in 1978.
His stories revealed the widespread abuse of human rights that was a common scene at the time.
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Being a liberation journalist landed him in trouble with the apartheid government.
Mathatha has worked for a number of leading media outlets and other organizations in the following capacity.
He holds the following accolades.
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He has been fighting for a better journalism industry since the 1970s.
The legend continues to speak up.
The journalist had recorded their conversation, which was done through a phone call.
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ANC had condemned the incident and launched an investigation.
The MP pleaded guilty after which South Africas ruling party made him go to anger management classes.
A lot has been happening to journalism in the country.
KZN Premier, Sihle Zikala had also complained of being belittled by eNCA journalist, Shahan Ramkissoon.
Recognized for her exceptional talent, she clinched the Writer of the Year Award.
Beyond her professional endeavours, Alice is an engaged member of the Rotaract Club of Kabete.
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