African Activist Archive

Document issued for a tour by writer and poet Dennis Brutus of the United States and Canada arranged by the American Committee on Africa. The document says all net profits of the tour will be used for assistance of families of South Africa's 5,000 political prisoners. The document says Brutus worked with several black sporting organizations in the South African Sporting Association, which fought for equality in sport and international action against the racism of the white bodies. Brutus served as President of SANROC (South African Non-racial Olympic Committee). The document says Brutus was banned and then arrested in May 1963 for a meeting called by the Chairman of the International Olympic Committee who was visiting South Africa. Brutus attempted to go to German and was arrested in Mozambique and handed over to the South African Security Police. He was convicted and sentenced to 18 months in prison, most of which was served on Robben Island. After his release, he was forced to leave South Africa on a one-way "exit permit." • Background and education • Family • Writing Career • Sportsman against Apartheid • As a Political Fighter • Prison • Exit Permit • This Tour

African Activist Archive

DENNIS BRUTUS A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE

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