We are heartbroken to learn of the demise of famed South African poet MrDon Mattera. Don Mattera was a renowned South African poet, community activist, former journalist, and musician with an enviable life story. He was respected widely for his work in activism and for fighting for the rights of the underprivileged during the apartheid period. He was recently honoured with the 2022 Artfluence Human Rights Award for his commitment to human rights and community development.