Maishe Maphonya (1951-2021) was a South Africa a political activist, playwright, director and poet. Maponya was born in Alexandra Township but his family was forcibly relocated to Diepkloof, Soweto in 1961. [1]
Maishe Maphonya | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1951 Alexandra Township |
| Died | 2021 |
| Nationality | South African |
Biography and career
editMaponya was born in poverty under apartheid era in Alexandra Township, later his family was forcibly removed to Diepkloof, Soweto. His love for reading and writing was sparked at an early age, this is also when he became politically conscious and began to write poetry and stage productions that reflected the conditions of Black people in South Africa.[2][3]
References
edit- ^ Xaba, Andile (2 August 2021). "TRIBUTE: Maishe Maponya: Pioneering poet, playwright and undimmed activist". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
- ^ Chiyindiko, Tonderai. "'Flowers' for Maishe Maponya, founder of the 'theatre of resistance'". Channel. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
- ^ Mathe, Sam. "Maishe Maponya 1951 – 2021 | The sound and spirit of resistance". Citypress. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
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